ECS Z77H2-A2X Deluxe User Manual
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Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 2.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
EN 60950
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
CE marking
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
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Chapter 8
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble shooting tips.
page 89
Chapter 7
page 83
Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
Describes Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
page 9
page 31
page 71
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 ATI
CrossfireTM Technology
page 75
Chapter 5
ATI CrossfireTM Technology Support
Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
Chapter 6
NVIDIA
®
Hybrid SLI® Technology
Support
page 79
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Chapter 2 9
Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions.............................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................10
Installing Hardware....................................................................11
Installing the Processor...........................................................11
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...................................................14
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................19
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................25
Connecting Case Components.......................................................26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports..............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 31
Using BIOS 31
About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................31
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................31
Entering the Setup Utility........................................................31
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................32
Using BIOS.......................................................................................32
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................33
Main Menu.............................................................................34
Advanced Menu......................................................................35
Chipset Menu..........................................................................48
M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent Bios X) Menu.....................................55
Boot Menu..............................................................................59
Security Menu.........................................................................65
Exit Menu................................................................................68
Updating the BIOS...................................................................70
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Chapter 4 71
Using the Motherboard Software 71
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................71
Running Setup.........................................................................71
Manual Installation..........................................................................73
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................73
Chapter 6 79
NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology Support 79
Requirements...................................................................................79
Installing your NVIDIA® SLI-Ready Components.......................79
Enabling NVIDIA® SLI......................................................................81
Chapter 5 75
ATI CrossFireTM Technology Support 75
Requirements...................................................................................75
Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards........................................75
The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box..................................77
To Enable CrossFireTM..............................................................77
Chapter 8 89
Trouble Shooting 89
Start up problems during assembly..............................................89
Start up problems after prolong use............................................90
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................90
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................91
POST Code Checkpoints 93
Chapter 7 83
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration 83
Before creating a RAID set.............................................................83
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.....84
Creating a RAID set.........................................................................85
Deleting a RAID set..........................................................................87
Reseting disks to Non-RAID.....................................................88
Exiting Setup..............................................................................88
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Z77H2-A2X Deluxe motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the
LGA1155 socket for latest 3rd Generation Intel CoreTM i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron
Processors.
This motherboard is based on Intel
®
Z77 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. It supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3
2667(OC)+/1600/1333/1066 MHz. Two PCI Express x16 slots, intended for Graphics
Interface, are fully conformed to PCI Express 3.0 Standard. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots and two PCI slots are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB
2.0 ports) 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). The USB 2.0 header provides EZ
charger technology, please refer to
Front Panel USB headers of chapter 2 for more
details.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one D-sub (VGA) port, one DVI port, one HDMI port, one RJ45 LAN connector, one eSATA 2.0 connector, four USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks for
line-in, line-out and Optical SPDIF Out.
In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
Z77H2-A2X Deluxe Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
6 SATA 6Gb/s Cables
1 SLI bridge
Items above may be changed, please contact with your retailer for detail or
checking.
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CPU
Specifications
• Intel® Z77 Chipset
Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 2667(OC)+/1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3
SDRAM
Memory
• 2 x PCI Express x16 Gen3.0 slots
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• 2 x PCI slots
• 1 x Mini PCI Express x 1 slot
- Supports Mini SATA
- Supports Mini PCI Express
• Supported by Intel
®
Z77
- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices (SATA2 1/2)
- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices (SATA3 3/4)
- RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10 Configuration
• Supported by Asmedia ASM1061
- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices (SATA3 5/6)
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (1 x line in, 4 x line out, 1 x Optical SPDIF Out)
• 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
Rear Panel I/O
LAN
• Realtek RTL 8111E Gigabit Lan
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC
- Compliant with HD audio specification
Audio
• LGA1155 socket for latest 3rd Generation Intel CoreTM i7/ i5/
i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors
• DMI 5.0GT/s
• TDP: 125W
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
Note: When using two VGA cards, the bandwidth is @8 bandwidth,
when using one VGA card, the bandwidth is @16.
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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
- Supports ECS M.I.B X Utility
- Supports Plug and Play
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports S1 / STR (S3) /STD (S4)
- Supports Hardware monitor
- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Supports CPU/Memory/GPU
- Supports Dual Display
- Supports GUI UEFI (Advantage mode)
- Supports Multi-Language
System BIOS
Form Factor • ATX Size, 305mm x 244mm
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power supply connector
• 1 x 8-pin ATX Power supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
• 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports
(F_USB supports EZ charger function)
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
(USB3F)
• 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 1/2)
• 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 3/4/5/6)
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x Buzzer
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Debug post LED*
• 1 x power on button*
• 1 x Reset button*
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• Supports eBLU*/eOC*/eDLU/eSF*/EZ Charger
AP Support
Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
Note: *These Items are optional, please take the actual motherboard
for reference.
Please go to ECS website to get the latest news for AP
supporting.
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1155 socket for latest 3
rd
Generation
Intel Core
TM
i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 Module slots
4. PWR_FAN 3-pin power cooling fan connector
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. RST_BTN Reset Switch*
7. PWR_BTN Power on Switch*
8. SATA3 3~6 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
9. SATA2 1~2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
10. POST POST Error Code LED*
11. MINIPCIE Mini-PCI Express x1 slot
12. ME_UNCLOCK ME Unlock header-for factory use only
13. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
14. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
15. CASE Case open header
16. F_USB Front panel USB 2.0 header (supports EZ Charger)
17. SPI_DEBUG SPI Debug header-for factory use only
18. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
19. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
20. COM Onboard serial port header
21. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
22. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
23. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
24. PCIEX16/PCIEX16_S PCI Express slots for graphics interface
25. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
26. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket
*These Items are optional, please take the actual motherboard for reference.
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I/O Ports
1. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
2. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
3. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
4. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
5. Audio Ports
Use the audio jack to connect audio devices. The C port is for stereo line-in
signal, while the E port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports
audio devices that correspond to the A, B, and D port respectively. In addition,
both of the 2 ports, B, and D provide user with both right & left channels
individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port funtion
definition.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No dat a
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by
changing the driver utility setting.
A: C e nter & Woofer D: Front Ou t
B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rea r
C: Line-in -
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6. Optical SPIDF Output
This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.
7. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
8. eSATA 3Gb/s Ports
Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Serial ATA port multipliers.
9. DVI Port
Connect the DVI port to the monitor.
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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.
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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users
to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then
“Save and Exit Setup”.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
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2-4. Installing Hardware
• This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• 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.
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
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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. Aplly 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.
2-4-2. 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 LGA1155 socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 240-pin DDR3 2667(OC)+/1600/1333/1066.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
A. Push the latches on each 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.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
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Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
• The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4)
are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets
as following:
Recommend memory configuration
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM Populated
2 DIMMs Populated Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populat ed Populated
4 DIMMs Populat ed Populat ed P opul at ed Populat ed
Mode
Sockets
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
We suggest users not mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same
brand and type memory on this motherboard.
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2-4-4. 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.
PCIE16X
/PCIE16X_S Slot
The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install external PCI Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 3.0.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus
standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a
supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this
board are PCI v3.0 compliant.
PCI1~2 Slots
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for
the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~2 Slots
PCIE X16 slot speed
The Mini PCI Express x1 slot is for extending usage, such as wireless card or TV card.
MINIPCIE Slot
PCIE16X PCIEX16_S
run at X16
run at X8 run at X8
Mode
Slots
2 cards
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Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 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.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapt-
ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot
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Follow these instructions to install a wireless card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case, and insert the wireless
card into the MINIPCIE slot rightwards, then tighten the two screws (Please
refer to Picture 1).
2 Press the metal connector of the cable into the connector on the wireless
card. Ensure that the metal connector is correctly seated (Please refer to
Picture 2).
3 Make the other end of the cable (with a gold screw) through the upper hole
of the bracket, and tighten the antenna on to the gold screw after installing a metal gasket on the screw (Please refer to Picture 3).
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1 SATA1 ~6 5 F_USB
2ME_UNLOCK6 COM
3USB3F7SPDIFO
4 CASE 8 F_AUDIO
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SATA3 3~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device, SATA2 1/2
connectors support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device. Simpler disk drive cabling and
easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.
But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
1. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
2. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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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 hangup.
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
3. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
4. 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.
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6. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
F_USB supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB
port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone,
iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
The motherboard has one USB 2.0 header supporting two USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
5. F_USB: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers (supports EZ Charger)
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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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.
8. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
7. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you
use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .
* For reference only
If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Disabled Front Panel
Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel
Detect ” .
* For reference only
AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio conne-ctor to
support AC97 Audio mode.
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