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Preface

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

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Disclaimer

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

Trademark Recognition

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

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

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

which the receiver is connected

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

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

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Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment Emission requirements

EN 55032

EN 61000-3-2

Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Part 3-2: Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment

input current 16A per phase)

EN 61000-3-3

Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC) Part 3-3: Limits-Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations

and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current 16A per phase and not subject to conditional connection

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

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

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Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

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The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the motherboard.

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page 1

Describes installation of motherboard components.

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page 9

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Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

About the Manual

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes the AMD Crossfire

Technology.

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Chapter 5 AMD CrossfireTM Technology

Support

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Chapter 2 9

Installing the Motherboard 9

Safety Precautions.............................................................................9

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................9

Installing Hardware.................................................................10

Installing the Processor...........................................................10

Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................12

Installing Memory Modules....................................................13

Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................15

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................17

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................23

Connecting Case Components.......................................................24

Front Panel Header.................................................................27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

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

Package Contents.........................................................................1

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

Motherboard Components..........................................................4

I/O Ports...............................................................................................6

Chapter 3 29

Using BIOS 29

About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................29

The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29

Entering the Setup Utility........................................................29

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30

Using BIOS.......................................................................................30

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31

Main Menu.............................................................................32

Advanced Menu......................................................................33

Chipset Menu..........................................................................47

M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu....................................54

Security Menu.........................................................................65

Boot Menu..............................................................................66

Exit Menu................................................................................67

Updating the BIOS...................................................................68

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Using the Motherboard Software 69

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10.......................................69

Running Setup.........................................................................69

Manual Installation..........................................................................71

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)....................................71

Chapter 5 73

AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 73

Requirements...................................................................................73

Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards........................................73

The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box..................................75

To Enable CrossFireTM..............................................................75

Chapter 6 77

Trouble Shooting 77

Start up problems during assembly..............................................77

Start up problems after prolong use............................................78

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................78

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................79

POST Code Checkpoints 81

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Z270-LIGHTSABER motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151 socket for Intel® Kaby Lake/Skylake processor.

This motherboard is based on Intel

®®

Z270 Express Chipset for best desktop platform

solution. It supports up to 64 GB

of system memory with dual channel DDR4

3200+(OC)/2133 MHz. High resolution graphics via three PCIe x16 Gen3 slots. It supports 3-way AMD CrossfireX

technology that allows you to install Multi graphic

cards with identical GPU running at PCIe Gen3 speed. In additon, four PICe x1 Gen 3 slots are for extending usage.

It integrates USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 interface, supporting up to seven USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at rear panel and one 2*5 pin USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports and one 5 pin USB 2.0 header supports additional one USB 2.0 port) and six USB 3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB

3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) and two USB 3.1 ports at the rear panel. The Front USB 3.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to Front Panel USB 3.0 headers of chapter 2 for more details.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector, one CLR_CMOS button, one Optical SPDIF out port, one HDMI 1.4b port, one Display port, two USB 3.1 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports (the yellow ports only used for game USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse, while the red ports only used for rezound vigor USB 2.0 device), one RJ45 LAN connector and 8-ch audio jacks.

In addition, this motherboard supports six SATA 6Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

Z270-LIGHTSABER Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD I/O Shield 4 SATA 6Gb/s cable

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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

• Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture

• 4 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets support up to 64 GB

• Supports DDR4 3200+(OC)/2133 MHz SDRAM

Memory

• SATA3_1/2 supported by Asmedia ASM1061 Chipset

• SATA3_3/4/5/6 Supported by Intel® Z270 Express Chipset

• 1 x U.2 Port (PCI-e x4 only)

Expansion Slots

Storage

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector

• 1 x CLR_CMOS button

• 1 x Optical SPDIF out port

• 1 x HDMI 1.4b port

• 1 x Display port

• 2 x USB 3.1 ports

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports*

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x 8-ch Audio jacks

Rear Panel I/O

LAN • Killer E2500

• Realtek ALC1150 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

• LGA1151 socket for

Intel® Kaby Lake/Skylake processor

• Supports max CPU TDP 95W and MB TDP designs up to 280W

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

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

AMDCrossFireX

Technology

• Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology

• 3 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots*

• 4 x PCI Express x4 Gen3 slots

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (both PCIE & SATA mode)

• Intel® Z270 ChipsetChipset

• Asmedia ASM1061 & Asmedia ASM1142Extra Chip

Note: *The yellow ports only used for game USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse, while the red ports only used for rezound vigor USB 2.0 device.

Note:

*1. Please insert your PCIe Card (VGA card) on gray PCIEX16 slot

(PCIEX16_1) when you use one PCIe Card (VGA card), please referer to Chapter 2-3-4.

2. If inserting two PCIe Cards (VGA card) into PCIEX16_1 and

PCIEX16_2 slots, both two slots will run at X8 mode.

3. If inserting three PCIe Cards (VGA card) into PCIEX16_1~3 slots,

the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 will run at X8 mode, while the PCIEX16_3 will run at x4 mode.

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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD(S4), Hardware Monitor

• Supports ACPI & DMI

• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

• Supports Over-Clocking

• Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)

• Add the function of copying BIOS parameters to USB flash drive

System BIOS

• ATX Size, 305mm x 244mmForm Factor

Bundled Software Support

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector

• 2 x 4-pin CPUFAN connectors

• 2 x 4-pin SYSFAN connectors

• 1 x 4-pin PWRFAN connector

• 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports additional one USB 2.0 port

• 1 x 2*5 pin USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports

(supports EZ charger)

• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x U.2 connector (PCIEx4 Signal only)

• 1 x 80 Port switch button

• 1 x Debug POST LEDs

• 1 x Reset button

• 1 x Power on button

• 1 x ROM backup button

• 1 x BIOS updat button

• 1 x BIOS set button

• 1 x Quick OC button

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x Buzzer header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x SPIROM Switch

• ECS Exclusive AP: eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*

Note: *Microsoft.NET Framework 4.5 is required.

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

LGA1151 socket for

Intel

Kaby Lake/Skylake processor

2. CPUFAN1 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DIMM1~4 288-pin DDR4 Module slots

4. 80P_SW 80 Port switch button

5. POST POST Code, Voltage and Temperature LED

6. POWER Power on button

7. RESET Reset button

8. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

9. SYSFAN1 4-pin system cooling fan connector

10. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header (supports EZ Charger)

11. U2_MINI_SAS U.2 connector

12. SATA3_1~6 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors

13. BZ Buzzer header

14. M2_2280M M.2 M.2 Socket 3 with M key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (both PCIE & SATA mode)

15. SPIROM_SW SPIROM switch

15. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

17. ROM_BACKUP ROM backup button

18. F_USB2 5-pin front panel USB 2.0 header

19. CASE CASE open header

20. F_USB1 2*5 pin front panel USB 2.0 header

21. BIOS_UPDATE BIOS update button

22. BIOS_SET BIOS set button

23. QUICK_OC Quick OC button

24. SYSFAN2 4-pin system cooling fan connector

25. PWR_FAN 4-pin Power cooling fan connector

26. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

27. PCIEX16_1~3 PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots for graphics interface

28. PCIE1~4 PCI Express x1 Gen3 slots

29. CPUFAN2 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

30. ATX_12V 8-pin +12V power connector

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I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Combo connector

Use the PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse.

2. USB 2.0 Ports (Yellow) This two USB 2.0 ports are only used to connect game keyboard and mouse.

3. CLR_CMOS_BTN

Use the CLR_CMOS button to clear CMOS.

4. Optical SPDIF Out port

This jack connects to external optical digital audio out devices.

5. DP Port

Connect your monitor to the DP port.

6. HDMI 1.4b Port

You can connect the display device to the HDMI 1.4b port.

7. USB 3.1 Ports

Use the USB 3.1 ports to connect USB 3.1 devices.

8. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

9. LAN Port

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

10. USB 2.0 Ports (Red) This two USB 2.0 ports are only used for rezound vigor USB 2.0 device.

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No da ta Green blinking Active OFF No link Green Link

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

11. Audio ports

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.

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A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in

B: Back Surround E: Front Out

C: Side Surround F: Mic

The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting.

Table of onboard Buttons

Item name PCB mark Function

EZ LED Display 80P_SW

When this button collocates with the 7-segment display on the MB, it will display the following information about the MB, and it will switchover in the following order.

1. POST_CODE

2. CPU_VOLTAGE (V)

3. DIMM_VOLTAGE (V)

4. CPU_TEMP (℃)

5. PCH_TEMP (℃)

EZ Quick OC QUICK_OC

Your computer will process the fast OverClocking automatically after pressing this button under OS and rebooting the computer.

EZ Enter BIOS BIOS_SET

Under OS or DOS, after pressing this button, your computer will directly enter the BIOS setup picture when you reboot or turn on your

computer next time.

EZ Update BIOS BIOS_UPDATE

Store the BIOS in USB Flash Drive (ex:60216iG.ROM), and change the file name to EBOOT.ROM, then when you reboot your computer, the BIOS will be updated after pressing this button under OS with the USB Flash Drive connected to the computer.

EZ Duo BIOS ROM_BACKUP

When the SPIROM_A used for booting is damaged:

1. Disconnect AC PWR for more than 30s and push the SPIROM_SW to side B, then connect AC PWR, if the ROM_LED remains on, it shows that SPIROM_B is selected. Boot the computer to enter BIOS Disable Eup Function, the computer will reboot automatically after saving the setup, then press the POWER button to turn off the computer. And then press ROM_BACKUP for more than 4s, if ROM_LED blinks continually, it shows that F75223 is backuping the file from SPIROM_B into SPIROM_A. Backup is finished if ROM_LED returns to remain on after 30s.

2. Disconnect AC for more than 30s, then push SPIROM_SW to side A, system will return to

default state.

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Item name PCB mark Function

BIOS Update:

1. Update SPIROM_A: ensure that SPIROM_SW is on the side A after disconnecting AC for more than 30s, then connect AC PWR, boot the computer to enter BIOS Disable Eup Function, Disable ME Control, the computer will reboot automatically after saving the setup, then update BIOS according to normal process.

2. Update SPIROM_B: ensure that SPIROM_SW is on the side B after disconnecting AC for more than 30s, then connect AC PWR, boot the computer to enter BIOS Disable Eup Function, Disable ME Control, the computer will reboot automatically after saving the setup, then update BIOS according to normal process.

EZ SPIROM Switch SPIROM_SW

SPIROM_A: Default BIOS SPIROM_B: Backup BIOS BIOS Backup:

2. Disconnect AC for more than 30s, then push SPIROM_SW to side A, system will return to default state.

Confirmation of SPIROM_A and SPIROM_B BIOS version: Ensure that SPIROM_SW is on the side A/B after disconnecting AC for more than 30s, and press CLR_CMOS_BTN button, then to confirm it after booting the computer.

EZ RESET RESET

Your computer will fast reset after pressing this button.

EZ POWER POWER This is power button.

EZ Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS_BTN

This button is used to clear CMOS. Please perform this operation after disconnecting the AC PWR for more than 30s.

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 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.

When installing 24-pin ATX power cable, please note the overhead space because of the chassis design of the Motherboard, avoiding to damage the motherboard with excessive power.

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2-3. Installing Hardware

2-3-1. Installing the Processor

• This motherboard has an LGA1151 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.

• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab.

B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.

C. Grasp the edge of the package 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.

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D. 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. Then the cover will flick automatically.

Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.

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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.

B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.

C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

2-3-2. Installing the CPU Cooler

• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.

• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

• 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 heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

• DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.

• Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-3-3. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 288-pin DDR4 3200+(OC)/2133 MHz.

• 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 at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity is 64 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

The four DDR4 memory sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 and DIMM4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM4

C. The slot latche is levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the

DIMM.

A. Push the latche on the mobilizable side of the DIMM slot down.

B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

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Recommend memory configuration

Model

Sockets

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~

1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated

2 DIMMs

~ Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMMs Pop ula ted Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMMs

~ Populated Populated Populated

4 DIMMs Pop ula ted Populated Populated Populated

Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration.

1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give

priority to the DIMMs (DIMM2/DIMM4) when installing DIMMs.

2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the

same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

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2-3-4. 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.

PCIEX16_1~3 Slots*

The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card care

fully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have

to manually configure the card before installation.

The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.

PCIE1~4 Slots

Recommend add_on card configuration

*1. Please insert your PCIe Card (VGA card) on gray PCIEX16 slot

(PCIEX16_1) when you use one PCIe Card (VGA card), please referer to Chapter 2-3-4.

2. If inserting two PCIe Cards (VGA card) into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots, both two slots will run at X8 mode.

3. If inserting three PCIe Cards (VGA card) into PCIEX16_1~3 slots, the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 will run at X8 mode, while the PCIEX16_3 will run at x4 mode.

The M2_2280M slot is M.2 Socket 3 with M key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (both PCIE & SATA mode). It will provide high transfer performance than original SATA interface.

M2_2280M Slot

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)

PCIe 3.0 x16_2

PCIe 3.0 x16_3

Singl e VGA/PCIe card

x16

(Recommended for s ingl e VGA card)

N/A N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe cards x8 x8 N/A Tri pl e VGA/PCI e ca rds x8 x 8 x4

VGA configuration

PCI Express operating mode

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Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot

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 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.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

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

Please refer the following steps to install the M.2 SSD card:

1 Demount the screw not used according to the length of your M.2 SSD card.

2 Insert the M.2 SSD card into M2_2208M slot in the fool-proof way.

3 Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M.2 SSD

card is installed in place.

Install the LAN Card in the PCIEX1 slot

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2-3-5. Connecting Optional Devices

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

No. Components No. Components

1USB3F 5 CASE

2 U2_MINI_SAS 6 F_USB1

3 SATA3_1~6 7 F_AUDI O

4F_USB2-- --

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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.

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0 ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

1. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 Header (supports EZ Charger)

USB3F supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB

3.0 port in off mode for USB 3.0 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.

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This connector is used to support the SSD device.

2. U2_MINI_SAS: U2 Connector

SATA3_1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly.

3. SATA3_1~6: Serial ATA 6GB/s Connectors

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5. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

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.

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers(one 5 pin USB2.0 header and one 2*5 pin USB 2.0 header) supporting three 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.

4. F_USB2: 5 pin Front Panel USB 2.0 Header & 6. F_USB1: 2*5 pin 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 hang-up.

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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.

7. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

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

AC’97 Panel

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If you use HD Audio Front Panel, when you tick off “Disable Front Panel Detection ”,

the front right two ports will highlight, then there is no jack detection function.

* For reference only

HD Panel

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2-3-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment). 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 Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. 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:

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

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

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No. Components No. Components

1 CPUFAN1 6 SYSFAN2

2 ATX_P OWER 7 P WR_FAN

3 SYSFAN1 8 CPUFAN2

4BZ9 ATX_12V

5 F_PANEL -- --

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

2-3-7. Connecting Case Components

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1 & 3 & 6 & 7 & 8: CPUFAN1~2 (CPU Cooling FAN Connectors) & SYSFAN1~2 (System Cooling FAN Connectors) & PWR_FAN (Power Cooling FAN Connector)

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

2 & 9: ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX_12V (8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V.

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYSFAN.

Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.

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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 match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

The ATX_12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfectly.

Connecting 8-pin power cable

8-pin power cable

The ATX_12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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5. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

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

4. BZ: Buzzer Header

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This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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. The LED will also show activity when M2 hard drive is transferring the data.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a 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.

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About the Setup Utility

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

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

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

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.

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 an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

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

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

 Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exits the current menu



Enter Select

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

F4 Save & Exit

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

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

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Main Menu

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

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

Choose the system default language

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BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date Thu 03/09/2017

System Time 00:10:13 BIOS Version 17.03.09

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

BIOS Version (17.03.09)

This item shows the BIOS version.

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

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration Parameters

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration

SATA Configuration

USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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LAN Configuration

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

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Controller

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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PC Health Status

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

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

 Smart Fan Function

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SmartFan Select

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Smart Fan Select CPU Fan 1

Smart Fan Mode Normal

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) 70 DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77

CPU Temperature (DTS) : 54 System Temperature : 31

C CPU Fan 1 Speed : 1956 RPM CPU Fan 2 Speed : 0 RPM System Fan 1 Speed : 0 R PM System Fan 2 Speed : 0 R PM Core Voltage : 1.034V DIMM Voltage : 1.266V VCCSA Voltage : 1.071V VCCIO Voltage : 0.957V PCH Voltage : 1.012V

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100

Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan 1)

This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M/B. ex. CPU Fan1, CPU Fan 2, System Fan 1.

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

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

Smart Fan start PWM value (180)

Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) (70)

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

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

DeltaT (3)

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

Smart Fan Slope PWM value (10)

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

This item shows the fan full speed offset value.

Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) (77)

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

• CPU Temperature (DTS)

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan 1 Speed

• CPU Fan 2 Speed

• System Fan 1 Speed

• System Fan 2 Speed

• Core Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• VCCSA Voltage

• VCCIO Voltage

• PCH Voltage

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed...etc.

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

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100)

This item shows the factory TCC activation temperature.

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Power Management Setup

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

Resume By PME (Disabled)

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

Resume By USB (Disabled)

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

About Resume by PCI/PCI-E/LAN/Ext . USB3.1 PME

Power Management Setup

Resume By PME Disabled

Resume By USB Disabled Resume By PS2 KB Disabled Resume By PS2 MS Disabled Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

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

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

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ACPI Settings

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

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

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

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

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

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz

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

Processor Speed (3800MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

ID (0x906E9)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (48)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Number of Processors (4Core(s) / 4Thread(s))

This item shows the core number of the processor.

VMX (Supported)

This item shows the CPU support Intel VMX(Virtual-Machine Extensions) Technology.

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Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Active Processor Cores (All)

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

SMX/TXT (Not Supported)

This item shows the computer support Intel SMX/TXT Technology or not.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz Processor Speed 3800 MHz ID 0x906E9 Microcode Revision 48 Number of Processors 4Core(s) / 4Thread(s) VMX Supported SMX/TXT Not Supported

Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Enabled Package C State limit Auto Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Disabled

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

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

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

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Package C State limit (Auto)

Use this item to set the package C state limit.

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

Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

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

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology.

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SATA Configuration

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

SATA Mode (Intel RST Premium Wi...)

Use this it

em to select SATA mode.

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

SATA Port 3~6/M.2 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports six SATA channels (which supported by Intel Z270 Express Chipset) and one M.2 slot, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 (Not RST Controlled)

Use this item to select PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode Intel RST Premium Wi...

PCIe Storage Dev On Port 9 Not RST Controlled

ATA Port 3

Not Present

SATA Port 4 Not Present

SATA Port 5 Not Present

SATA Port 6 Not Present

ASMedia Configuration

M.2 Not Present

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ASMedia Configuration

Use this item to show the information of ASMedia configuration.

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

ASMedia Operation

SATA Port 1 Not Present SATA Port 2 Not Present

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

SATA Port 1~2 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports six SATA channels (which supported by ASMedia ASM1061 Chip), 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 SATA Configuration page.

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all on board USB devices.

USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

USB Support Parameters

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Legacy USB Support Enabled USB3.1 Controller Enabled

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

USB3.1 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable USB3.1 controller.

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

Super IO Configuration

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Super IO Chip (IT8733)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip IT8733 EC Firmware Version 1.06 EC Firmware Build Date 00/00/0000

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

EC Firmware Version (1.06)

This item shows the information of the EC Firmware version.

EC Firmware Build Date (00/00/0000)

This item shows the build date of the EC Firmware.

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

Trusted Computing

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

TPM20 Device Found

TPM Support Enabled

Active

PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256

Available PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256

Platform Hierarchy Enabled Storage Hierarchy Enabled Endorsement Hierarchy Enabled TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version TCG_2 Physical Presence Spec Version 1.3 TPM 20 InterfaceType CR B

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

TPM Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset

of platform is required.

Active PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA-256)

Use this item to show the Active PCR banks.

Available PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA-256)

Use this item to show the Available PCR banks.

Platform Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Platform Hierarchy.

Storage Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage Hierarchy.

Endorsement Hierarchy (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Endorsement Hierarchy.

TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version (TCG_2)

This item is used to set the TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version.

Physical Presence Spec Version (1.3)

This item is used to set the Physical Presence Spec Vesion.

TPM 20 InterfaceType (CRB)

Use this item to show the TPM 20 InterfaceType.

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Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Intel(R) RST 15.5.2858 RAID Driver

This item shows the information of Intel(R) RST RAID Driver.

Intel(R) RST 15.5.0.2858 RAID Driver

No disks connected to system

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

No disks connected to system

This item shows the information of disks connected to system.

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

Chipset Menu

DVMT/FIXED Memory (256M)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

 System Agent Configuration

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

System Agent (SA) Parameters.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration ME Configuration

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

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

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.

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

Multi-Monitor technology

Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors: one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7/8/8.1.

Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.

It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also to improving personal productivity.

Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)

Intel Integrated Graphics

PCI-Express Graphics

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Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.

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

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

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2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend desktop for display “Multi-Monitor technology”.

Change the appearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

3. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

You must select Apply before making additional changes.!

Extend desktop to this display Disconnect this display

Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7/8/8.1.

Change the apearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

1. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

This is currently your main display.

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.

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Change the appearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

You must select Apply before making additional changes.

Change the appearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

You must select Apply before making additional changes.

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PCH Configuration

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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

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

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

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

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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 ME Configuration

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

ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Enable/Disable ME Firmware

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

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select



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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version

11.6.20.1221

ME FW Version (11.6.20.1221)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu

 CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

CPU OverClocking Configuration

M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X)

EIST (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

CPU OverClocking Configuration

Memory Configuration Intel Graphics Configuration Over Voltage Configuration LED Light Configuration Profile Configuration

Spread Spectrum Auto

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz Processor Speed 3800 MHz Memory Frequency 2133 MHz Total Memory 4096 MB

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

EIST Enabled

Turbo Boost Enabled Power Limit 1 Override Enabled Power Limit 1 Value Maximum Power Limit 1 Window 8 Power Limit 2 Override Enabled Power Limit 2 Value Maximum Power Limit 3 Settings Power Limit 4 Settings Boot Performance Mode Max Non-Turbo Perfor... TDP Lock Disabled

CPU Ratio 38 1-Core Ratio Limit Override 42 2-Core Ratio Limit Override 41 3-Core Ratio Limit Override 41 4-Core Ratio Limit Override 40

Ring Max OC Ratio 0

BCLK (1/100 MHz) 10000

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Power Limit 1/2 Value (Maximum)

Use these items to control the limit of the TDP. These are for Turbo mode.

Power Limit 1/2 Override (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the Power Limit 1/2 Override. If these options are disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1/2.

Power Limit 1 Window (8)

Power limit 1 Time Window value in seconds. The value may vary from 0 to 128. If the value is 0, default values will be programmed (28 sec for Mobile and 1 sec for Desktop). Indicates the time window over which TDP value should be maintained.

Turbo Boost (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable turbo boost.

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

 Power Limit 3 Settings

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Enable/DisablePower Limit 3 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit 3 and Power Limit 3 Time Window.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select



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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Power Limit 3 Settings

Power Limit 3 Override Disabled

Power Limit 3 Settings

Use this item to enable or disable the power limit 3 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 3 and power limit 3 time window.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.

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

 Power Limit 4 Settings

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Enable/Disable Power Limit 4 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for Power Limit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select



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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Power Limit 4 Settings

Power Limit 4 Override Disabled

Power Limit 4 Settings

Use this item to enable or disable the power limit 4 override. If this option is disabled, BIOS will leave the default values for power limit 4.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.

Boot Peformance Mode (Normal)

Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.

TDP Lock (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the Package TDP lock.

CPU Ratio (38)

This item allows you to control CPU ratio.

1-Core /2-Core /3-Core /4-Core Ratio Limit (42/41/41/40)

Use these items to set the Core Ratio Limit Value.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

Ring Max OC Ratio (0)

Use this item to set the Ring Max OC Ratio value.

BCLK (1/100 MHz) (10000)

Use this item to set the BCLK (1/100 MHz) value.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Memory Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Select DIMM timing profile. The below values start with the currently running values and don’t auto populate.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Memory Configuration

Memory Profile Default profile

Memory Frequency 2133

Timing Default Current Target Command Rate 1 2 0 tCL 15 15 15 tRCD/tRP 15 15 15 tRAS 36 36 36 tRFC1 278 278 278 tWR 16 16 16 tWTR_L 8 8 8 tWTR_S 3 3 3 tRRD_L 6 6 6 tRRD_S 4 4 4 tRTP 8 8 8 tFAW 23 23 23 tCWL 14 14 14 tREFI 8325 8325 8325 tRC 50 50 50 tCCD_L 7 6 7

Advanced Timing Configuration tCKE 6 0 tRDRD_dr 6 0 tRDRD_dd 7 0 tRDRD_sg 6 0 tRDRD_dg 4 0 tWRWR_dr 7 0 tWRWR_dd 7 0 tWRWR_sg 6 0 tWRWR_dg 4 0

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DllBwEn [0/1/2/3] (0/1/2/2)

Use these items to set the DllBwEn value.

Memory Frequency (2133)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Boot Security Exit

Enable, Disable (Enable= Def)

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select



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: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

F9: Capture Screen

Memory Profile (Default profile)

This item enables you to set the memory profiles. The selection of memory profiles

impacts memory sizing behavior.

eDRAM Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the eDRAM Mode.

Retrain on Fast Fail (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the retrain on fast fail.

Enable RH Prevention (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the RH prevention.

Exit On Failure (MRC) (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the exit on failure (MRC).

Ch Hash Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Ch Hash support.

Mc Lock (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not.

tRDRD_dg 4 0 tWRWR_dr 7 0 tWRWR_dd 7 0 tWRWR_sg 6 0 tWRWR_dg 4 0 tWRRD_dr 6 0 tWRRD_dd 6 0 tWRRD_sg 28 0 tWRRD_dg 23 0 tRDWR_dr 10 0 tRDWR_dd 11 0 tRDWR_sg 10 0 tRDWR_dg 10 0

DllBwEn [0] 0 DllBwEn [1] 1 DllBwEn [2] 2 DllBwEn [3] 2 eDRAM Mode eDRAM HW Mode Retrain on Fast Fail Enabled Enable RH Prevention Enabled Exit On Failure (MRC) Enabled MC Lock Enabled Ch Hash Support Enabled Strong Weak Leaker 7 Memory Scrambler Enabled Memory Remap Enabled Fast Boot Auto DLL Weak Lock Support Enabled Memory Thermal Management Disabled DDR PowerDown and idle counter BIOS REFRESH_ 2X_MODE Disabled

SelfRrefresh Enable Enabled

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Strong Weak Leaker (7)

Use this item to set the strong weak leaker value.

SelfRefresh Enable (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the SelfRefresh.

Memory Scrambler (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the memory scrambler.

Fast Boot (Auto)

This item allows you to enable or disable the fast boot.

Memory Remap (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G.

Memory Thermal Management (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management.

DDR PowerDown and idle counter (BIOS)

This item allows you to BIOS or PCODE the DDR Power Down and idle counter. BIOS:

BIOS is in countrol of DDR CKE mode and idle timer value. PCODE: pcode will manage the modes.

REFRESH_2X_MODE (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable 2xRef when warm and Hot 2-iMC enables

2xRef when Hot.

DLL Weak Lock Support (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the DLL weak lock support.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

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Intel Graphics Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select



: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Overclocked RP0 Frequency (MLC Clk) in multiples of 50 MHz

GT OverClocking Frequency (0)

This item allows you to adjust the GT OverClocking frequency.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

Intel Graphics Configuration

GT Slice Domain

CT OverClocking Frequency 0

GT Unslice Domain GT

OverClocking Frequency 0

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Over Voltage Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

CPU Voltage 1.034 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the CPU voltage.

VCCIO Voltage 0.957 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the VCCIO voltage.

DIMM Voltage 1.266 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage.

CPU Voltage 1.034 V Auto

VCCSA Voltage 1.060 V Auto VCCIO Voltage 0.957

V Auto

DIMM Voltage 1.266 V Auto

GT Slice Domain

GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix +

GT Unslice Domain

GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Extra Turbo Voltage 0 GT Voltage Offset 0 Offset Prefix +

Uncore Uncore Voltage Offset 0

Offset Prefix +

VCCSA Voltage 1.060 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the VCCSA voltage.

GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive)

This item allows you to set the GT voltage mode.

GT Uncore/Voltage Offset (0)

This item allows you to adjust the Uncore/GT voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV.

Offset Prefix (+)

This item allows you to select the offset value as positive (+) or negative (-).

GT Extra Turbo Voltage (0)

This item allows you to adjust the GT extra turbo voltage.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

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LED Light Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

LED Light Firmware Version (2.00)

This item shows the LED Light Firmware Version.

LED Light Color (Rainbow)

This item allows you to set the LED light color.

LED Rainbow Color Changing Speed(ms) (0)

This item allows you to adjust LED Rainbow Color Changing Speed.

LED Light Configuration

LED Light Firmware Version 2.00

LED Light Enabled

LED

Light Color Rainbow LED Rainbow Color Changing Speed(ms) 0 LED Light Brightness 50% LED Light Behavior Breathe LED Light Breathe Timer 2 Sec Over Heat Warning Enabled

LED Light (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the LED Light.

LED Light Brightness (50%)

This item allows you to set the LED Light Brightness.

LED Light Breathe Timeer (2 Sec)

This item allows you to adjust the LED Light Breathe Timer.

Over Heat Warning (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable Over Heat Warning. If enable this function, the LED light would turn Red when CPU temperature is Over Heat.

LED Light Behavior (Breathe)

This item allows you to adjust LED Light Behavior.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Restore last setting (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable to restore the last setting.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. X Menu page.



Profile Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Select Profile to configure

Profile Configuration

Save Profile

Restore last setting Disabled

Save Profile

Use this item to save BIOS setup data to profile.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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Processor Speed (3800 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (2133 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory (4096 MB)

This item shows the total memory.

Spread Spectrum (Auto)

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

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.

Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz

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

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

Security Menu

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Set Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

Secure Boot (Enabled)

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

Secure Boot state (Not Active)

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

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Not Active

Secure Boot Enabled Secure Boot Mode Standard

Secure Boot Mode (Standard)

This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Menu

Operation System Select (Windows 8.x / 10)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Fast Boot (Disabled)

This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.

Boot Mode Select (UEFI)

Use this item to select boot mode.

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

These items show the boot priorities.

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS

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

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy.

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Boot Configuration

Operation System select Windows 8.x / 10

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled

Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Enabled Update System BIOS Disabled Boot Mode Select UEFI

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

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Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

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 defaults to all the setup options.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.

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

Exit Menu

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exitt the system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit

Go back to EZ Mode

Back to EZ Mode

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

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults

Boot Override

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select





: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

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

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Updating the BIOS

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

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in

Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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Using the Motherboard Software

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 7/8.1/10. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has one button on it:

Setup.

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.1/10

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

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

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

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

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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

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

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

4. Click Install all to run the Installation Wizard.

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Windows 7/8.1/10 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

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

for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin ins

talling the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

Manual Installation

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

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

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

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eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eSF

eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature.

It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support

This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX

Technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

Requirements

1 Two identical CrossFireXTM ready graphic cards are needed for the setup

of 2-way CrossFireX

configuration.

2 You would need one CrossfireX

bridge cable.

3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX

technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com).

4 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the mini-

mum power required by your system.

Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards

1. Insert the CrossFireX

graphics cards into the PCIEX16_1~3 slots. Make sure that

the card is properly seated on the slot.

* For reference only

A. For 2-way configuration, install two graphic cards on PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2, then connect them with the CrossFireTM Bridge.

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* For reference only

3. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.

2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 slot.

Monitor Cable

B. For 3-way configuration, two CrossFireTM Bridges are needed to connect the three graphic cards.

* For reference only

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The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box

To enable CrossFireXTM:

• Install AMD graphic card driver.

• Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box.

• check the “Enable CrossFireX

” item.

• Click Apply button.

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Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. 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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POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of

checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS :

Checkpoint Description

01-0F SEC Status Codes & Errors

10-2F P EI executio n up to and including me mory d etectio n

30-4F PEI executio n after memory detection

50-5F PEI errors

60-CF D XE ex ecution up to BDS

D0-DF DXE errors

E0-E8 S3 Resume (PEI)

E9-EF S3 Resume errors (PEI)

F0-F8 Recovery (PEI)

F9-FF Reco very errors (PEI)

0 Not used

1 Pow er on. Reset type detectio n (soft/hard).

2 AP initialization before microcode loading

3 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading

4 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading

5 OEM initialization before microcode loading

6 Microcode loading

7 AP initialization after microcode loading

8 North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

9 South Bridge initialization after microcode loading

A OEM initialization after microcode loading

B Cache initialization

C-D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

E Micro co de not found

F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

16 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

17 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

18 Pre-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

1A Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

1B Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

1C Pre-memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

1D-2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes

2B Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data reading

2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection

2D Memory initi alization. Programming memory timing information

2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory

2F Memory initialization (other).

30 Reserved fo r ASL (see AS L Status Codes section below )

31 Memory Installed

32 CPU post-memory initialization is started

33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization

34 CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization

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35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection

36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization

37 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

38 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

39 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

3A Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (North Bridge module specific)

3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

3C Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

3D Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

3E Post-Memory South Bridge initialization (South Bridge module specific)

3F-4E OEM post memory initialization codes

4F DXE IPL i s started

50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memo ry type or inco mpatible memory speed

51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed

52 Memory initialization error. Invalid memo ry size or memory modules do not match.

53 Memory initialization error. No usable memory detected

54 Unspecified memory initialization error.

55 Memo ry not i nstalled

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mismatch

58 CPU self test fai led o r possible CPU cache error

59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed

5A Internal CPU error

5B reset PPI is not av ailable

5C-5F Reserved for future AMI error co des

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4-E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)

E8 S3 Resume Failed in PEI

E9 S 3 Re sume PPI not Found

EA S3 Resume Boo t Script Error

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC-EF Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)

F1 Recov ery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Recov ery process started

F3 Recovery firmw are image is found

F4 Recovery firmw are image is loaded

F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)

F1 Recov ery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Recov ery process started

F3 Recovery firmw are image is found

F4 Recovery firmw are image is loaded

F5-F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8 Recovery PPI is not available

F9 Recov ery c apsule is not found

FA Invalid recovery capsule

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FB-FF Reserv ed for future AMI error codes

1 Me mory no t Installed

1 Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice)

2 Recovery started

3 DXEIPL was not fo und

3 DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found

7 Reset PPI is not avai lable

4 Recovery failed

4 S3 Resume failed

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

63 CPU DXE initialization is started

64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started

6A North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

6B North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6C North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6D North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6E North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

6F North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge module specific)

70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started

71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

72 South Bridge devices initialization

73 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

74 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

75 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

76 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

77 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A-7F Reserv ed for future AMI DXE codes

80-8F OEM DXE initialization codes

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 P CI Bus Hot Plug Co ntro ller Initializ ati on

94 P CI Bus Enumeration

95 PCI Bus Request Resources

96 PC I Bus Assign Resources

97 C onsole Output dev i ce s co nnect

98 Console input devices connect

99 Super IO Initializ atio n

9A USB initialization is started

9B US B Reset

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

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9E-9F Reserved for future AMI codes

A0 IDE initialization is started

A1 ID E Re set

A2 ID E Detect

A3 IDE E nable

A4 SCSI initialization is started

A5 SCSI Reset

A6 SCSI Detect

A7 SCSI Enable

A8 S etup Verifyi ng Passw ord

A9 Start of Setup

AA Reserve d fo r ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AB Setup Input W ait

AC Re serv ed fo r ASL (see ASL Status Code s section below)

AD Ready To Boot event

AE Legacy Boot event

AF Exit Boot Services event

B0 Runtime Set Virtual Ad dress MAP Beg in

B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP E nd

B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

B3 System Reset

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 Clean-up of NVRAM

B7 C onf iguration Re set (reset o f N VRAM settings)

B8-BF Reserved for future AMI codes

C0-CF OEM BDS initialization codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 North Bridge initializ ation erro r

D2 South Bridge initialization error

D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

D4 PCI reso urce allocati on error. Out of Resource s

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No C onsole Output Devic es are fo und

D7 No C onsole Input Dev ice s are found

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error loading Boot Optio n (LoadImage returned error)

DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned e rror)

DB Flash update is failed

DC Reset protocol is not available

4 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available

5 No C onsole Output Devices are fo und

5 No C onsole Inp ut Dev i ce s are found

1 Invalid password

6 Flash update is failed

7 Reset protocol is not available

8 Platform PCI resource requirements cannot be met

01 System is entering S1 sleep state

02 System is entering S2 sleep state

03 System is entering S3 sleep state

04 System is entering S4 sleep state

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