Elitegroup H81H3-M5 User Manual V1.0

Preface

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Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

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

which the receiver is connected

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

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

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Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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

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CE marking

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Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char­acteristics of information technology equipment

Disturbances in supply systems caused

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli­ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics­Limits and methods of measurement

Safety for information technology equipment including electri­cal business equipment

Canadian Department of Communications

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

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

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the
motherboard.

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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting

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Describes installation of
motherboard components.

Provides information on us­ing the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard
software.

Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.

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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 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

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

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

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

Installing Hardware...........................................................................9

Installing the Processor............................................................9

Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................11

Installing Memory Modules...................................................12

Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices.................................................15

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................22

Connecting Case Components........................................................23

Front Panel Header................................................................26

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility......................................................................27

The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27

Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................27

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28

Using BIOS.........................................................................................28

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29

Main Menu.............................................................................30

Advanced Menu......................................................................31

Chipset Menu..........................................................................44

M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................47

Boot Menu...............................................................................53

Security Menu.........................................................................54

Exit Menu................................................................................55

Updating the BIOS......................................................................56

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Chapter 4 57

Using the Motherboard Software 57

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................57

Running Setup........................................................................57

Manual Installation..........................................................................59

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................59

Chapter 5 61

Trouble Shooting 61

Start up problems during assembly..............................................61

Start up problems after prolong use............................................62

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................62

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................63

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M5 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for Intel

This motherboard is based on Intel
solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/
1333 MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully con­formed to PCI Express 2.0 Standard. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is for extend­ing usage.

It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and
two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard combo connector, one VGA port, one DVI
port (colay HDMI port), one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports
and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.

In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s connec­tors for expansion.

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Haswell Processor.

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H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform

Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

H81H3-M5 Motherboard

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Quick Installation Guide

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User Manual

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DVD

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I/O Shield

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2 SATA Cables

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Chapter 1

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

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Chapter 1

Specifications

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion
Slots

Storage

Audio

LAN • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN (co-lay 10/100 LAN)

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers

• LGA1150 socket for Intel® Haswell Processor

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

• Intel®H81 Express Chipset

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB

• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

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

• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot

• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

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• Supported by Intel

- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices

- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices

• Realtek ALC662

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6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse combo connector

• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)

• 1 x DVI port (colay HDMI port)

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)

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

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x CLR_CMOS header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Parallel port header(LPT)

• 1 x LDC header

• 1 x SPDIF out header

• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header

H81 Express Chipset

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System BIOS

Form Factor

• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

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

• Supports Hardware Monitor

• Supports ACPI & DMI

• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

• Supports Dual/Triple Display (depends on display output)

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

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

• Support EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI)

• Supports Multi-Language

• Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)

• Micro-ATX Size, 230mm x 170mm

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket

2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 Module slots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. PWR_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

6. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

7. SATA3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

8. CASE CASE open header

9. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

10. SPKR Speaker header

11. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

12. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

13. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers

14. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

15. LPT Printer Header

16. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

17. COM Onboard serial port header

18. LDC Debug card header

19. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot

20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

21. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

22. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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Chapter 1

Link LED

LAN Port

I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard combo connector (green)

Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard.

2. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

3. DVI Port (Colay HDMI Port)

You can connect the display device to the DVI port.

4. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

5. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

6. LAN Port

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

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LAN LED Status Description

Activity LED

Link LED

7. Line-in (blue)

It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.

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

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

OFF No d ata
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

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

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

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

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

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 230 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this from 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.

Chapter 2

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

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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

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

Chapter 2

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”.

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2-4. Installing Hardware

2-4-1. Installing the Processor

• This motherboard has an LGA1150 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.

Chapter 2

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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Chapter 2

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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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 LGA1150 socket.

• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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.

Chapter 2

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

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules

Chapter 2

• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333.

• 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 two slots. Total memory
capacity is 16 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

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.

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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.

Chapter 2

PCIEX16 Slot

PCIE Slot

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex­press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for
the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

Chapter 2

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

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot

you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapt­ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.

2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slotInstall the VGA Card in the PCI slot

Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot

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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

1CASE6F_AUDIO

2 S ATA1~4 7 COM

3ME_UNLOCK8SPDIFO

4F_USB1~29LDC

5LPT~~

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1. 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.

Chapter 2

2. SATA1~4 : Serial ATA connectors

SATA3/4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, and SATA1/2
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.

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3. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

4. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition­ally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.

Chapter 2

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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5. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

Chapter 2

6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

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
please set as below picture.

’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,

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

If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel

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

Detect

” .

Detect

* For reference only

Chapter 2

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

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7. COM: Onboard serial port header

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

Chapter 2

8. 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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9. LDC: Debug Card Header

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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives.

Chapter 2

SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface
for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are
well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the
motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA 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.

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2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

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

No. Components No. Components

1 C PU_FAN 5 F_P ANEL

2 ATX_P OWER 6 SYS_FAN

3 PWR_FAN 7 ATX12V

4SPKR ~ ~

1 & 3 & 6. CPU_FAN(CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & PWR_FAN(Power
cooling FAN Power Connector) & SYS_FAN(System Cooling FAN Power Connec­tor)

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN
Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

Chapter 2

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

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2 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Chapter 2

Connecting 24-pin power cable

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.

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24-pin power cable

Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P
match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

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4. SPKR: Speaker

Connect the case speaker cable to SPKR.

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5. Front Panel Header

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

Chapter 2

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that
data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly,
an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also
show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-con­tact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen­tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least
two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

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Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

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

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

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

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

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

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

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

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

Chapter 3

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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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 3

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.

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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
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.

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 ) lead to submenus that enable you to change

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

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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

ESC Exits the current menu

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+/-Change Opt.

Enter Select

F1 General Help

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

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.

Scrolls through the items on a menu

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Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an
overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to
display the submenu.

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BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date

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System Time 00:01:46

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

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.

Wed 07/24/2013

Choose the system default
language

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit

F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Advanced Menu

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

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LAN Configuration

PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
PCI Express Configuration
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

LAN Configuration Param­eters

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

LAN Configuration

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

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LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN Controller

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

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

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: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
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.

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CPU Temperature (DTS) 40
System Temperature 28
CPU Fan Speed 3375 RPM

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System Fan Speed 0 R PM
Power Fan Speed 0 R PM
Processor Input Voltage 1.764V
DIMM Voltage 1.548V

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 85

 Smart Fan Function

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

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PC Health Status

Smart Fan Function

0

C

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode

Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 45
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 52

System Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal

Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 45
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
System Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 52

Power Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal

Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 45
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
Power Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 52

Normal

Enable CPU SmartFan

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

CPU/System/Power Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU/System/Power fan
speed by changing the fan voltage.

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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 Quiet 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 adjusted depending on users’ parameters.

Smart Fan Start PWM value (180)

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

Smart Fan Start TEMP(DTS) (45)

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 PWM value/unite)

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

CPU/System/Power Fan Full Speed Offset(DTS) (52)

This item is used to set the CPU/System fan full speed offset value.

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

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Temperature (DTS)

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• System Fan Speed

• Power Fan Speed

• Processor Input Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

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

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Power Management Setup

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

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME
Resume By USB Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS Disabled
Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled
EUP Function Enabled

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Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Resume By RING (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PME (Disabled)

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

Resume By USB (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.

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
(realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake­up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP function.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

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

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About Resume by Ring

Disabled

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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PCI Express Configuration

The item in the menu shows the information of PCI Express Configuration.

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NB PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express 16X

PCI Express 16X Speed Auto

PCI Express Configuration

PCI Express Port5
PCIe Speed Auto

PCI Express 16X Speed/ PCIe Speed (Auto)

This item allows user to configure the PCI Express 16X speed/ PCIe speed.

Configure PCI Express 16X
speed B0: D1:F0 Gen 1- Gen
3

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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ACPI Setting

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

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ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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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.

CPU Configuration

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

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4300T CPU @ 3.00GHz
EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 3000 MHz
Processor Stepping 306c3
Microcode Revision 12
Processor Cores 2
Intel HT Technology Supported
Intel VT-x Technology Supported

Hyper-threading Enabled
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled
LakeTiny Feature Enabled
CPU C3 Report Enabled
CPU C6 Report Enabled
CPU C7 Report CPU C7s
Package C State limit Auto
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled

All

Enabled for Windows XP and
Linux (OS optimized for Hyper­Threading Technology) and
Disabled for other OS (OS not
optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology). When Disabled
only one thread per enabled core
is enabled.

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4330T CPU @ 3.00GHz

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

EM64T (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (3000MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (306c3)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (12)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (2)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Supported)

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

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel VT-x technology or not.

Hyper-threading (Enabled)

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

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit.

Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)

This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert
code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or
worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled
systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)

This item is used to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration.

CPU C3 Report (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 Report (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS.

CPU C7 Report (CPU C7s)

This item is used to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.

Package C State limit (AUTO)

Use this item to enable or disable Package C State limit.

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Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)

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

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

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SATA Configuration

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

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SATA Configuration

SATA Mode AHCI Mode

SATA Port1
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled

SATA Port2
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled

SATA Port3
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled

SATA Port4
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1~4

This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA
device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

Determines how SATA
Controller(s) operate.

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

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USB Configuration





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

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USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

USB Support Parameters

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

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Super IO Configuration



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

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Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip IT8728

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Parallel Port Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

Super IO Chip (IT8728)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

 Serial Port 0 Configuration

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

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Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings

Auto

Serial Port

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

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 Parallel Port Configuration

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

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Parallel Port Configuration

Parallel Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3;

Change Settings Auto
Device Mode ECP Mode

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Parallel Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.

Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3;)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Device Mode (ECP Mode)

This item shows the information of the device mode.

Enabled or Disabled Parallel
Port (LPT/LPTE)

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

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

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Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.

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ISCT Support Disabled

ISCT Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Support.

Enable/Disable ISCT Sup­port

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Chipset Menu

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

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System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration
ME Configuration

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 System Agent Configuration

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

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System Agent Configuration

IGD Memory 64M

DVMT Memory
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

CPU SA Audio Device

256M

Enabled

System Agent (SA)
Parameters

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre­Allocated (Fixed) Graphics
Memory size used by the
Internal Graphics Device.

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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IGD Memory (64M)

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

DVMT Memory (256M)

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

IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item enables or disables IGD (Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.

CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)

This item enables or disables CPU SA Audio Device.

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 PCH Configuration

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

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PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio

Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis Opened No

Enabled

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

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

F4: Save & Exit

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Audio Configuration

This item shows the information of the audio configuration.

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.

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

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 ME Configuration

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

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Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version 9.0.10.1372

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ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable ME Firmware.

ME FW Version (9.0.10.1372)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

Enable/Disable ME Firm-

ME Subsystem Help

ware

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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

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.

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

CPU OverClocking Configuration

North Bridge Configuration
Memory Configuration
Over Voltage Configuration

Spread Spectrum

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4330T CPU @ 3.00GHz
Processor Speed 3000 MHz
Memory Frequency 1333 MHz
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

Auto

 CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU Ratio 30

Package Current Lock Disabled

IA Core Current Maximum
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Boot Performance mode Max Non-Turbo Perfor...
Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum
Disable OverClocking Lock

Enabled

Enabled

CPU OverClocking

ME Subsystem Help

Configuration

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

Package Current Lock

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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CPU Ratio (30)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

Package Current Lock (Disabled)

Use this item to enable/disable Package Current Lock.

IA Core Current (Maximum)

Use this item to control CPU Current Limit.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)

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

Boot Performance Mode (Max Non-Turbo Perfor...)

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

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handoff.

Long Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the Long Duration
Power Limit Time Window.

Short Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum) )

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration.
After that, the Long Duration Power Limit will be honored.

Disable OverClocking Lock (Enabled)

Use this item to control OverClocking Lock.

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 North Bridge Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Intel Graphics Configuration

Graphics Core Ratio Limit 24

Graphics Core Ratio Limit

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

F4: Save & Exit

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (24)

This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio.

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 Memory Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Memory Information

Memory RC Version 1.6.1.2
Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

Memory Profiles Automatic

Memory Frequency 1333

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Tming Default Current Target
tCL 9 9 9
tRCD 9 9 9
tRP 9 9 9
tRAS 24 24 24
NMode 1 1 Auto
tW R 10 10 10
tRFC 107 107 107
tRRD 4 4 4
tWTR 5 5 5
tRTP 5 5 5
tCWL 7 7 7
tREFI 5200 5200 5200
tFAW 20 20 20

Memory RC Version (1.6.1.2)

This item shows the Memory RC Version.

Memory Frequency (1333 Mhz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

This item shows the total memory.

Memory Profiles (Automatic)

This item allows you to select the memory mode: Automatic, Manual, XMP Profile 1
or 2.

The selection of Memory
Profiles which impacts
memory sizing behavior.

: Select Screen

lk

/Click: Select Item

mn

Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

F4: Save & Exit

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 Over Voltage Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

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DIMM Voltage 1.500V Auto

ChoWriteVref 0.774V
Ch1WriteVref 0.774V Auto
ChVrefCA 0.774V Auto
ChReadVref 0.774V Auto

CPU Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) 0
CPU Voltage Mode Adaptive
CPU Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

RING/Cahe Adaptive Voltage Target 0
RING/Cahe Voltage Mode Adaptive
RING/Cahe Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

SVID Control Enable Enabled
SVID Override Voltage Target (mV) 0

FIVR Faults Enable Enabled
FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled

GT Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) 0
GT Voltage Mode Adaptive
GT Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

UNCORE Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

IOA Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

IOD Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +

Auto

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

F4: Save & Exit

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DIMM Voltage 1.500V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust DIMM Voltage.

ChoWriteVref/Ch1WriteVref 0.774V/0.774V (Auto)

These items allow you to adjust Ch0WriteVref/Ch1WriteVref 0-108. Default = 54, 1
Step = 4 mV.

ChVrefCA 0.774V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust ChVrefCA 0-108. Default = 54, 1 Step = 4 mV.

ChReadVref 0.774V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust ChReadVref 0-108. Default = 54, 1 Step = 4 mV.

CPU/RING/Cahe Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) (0)

These items show CPU/RING/Cache Adaptive Override Voltage Target, 0mV ~ 2000mV.

CPU/RING/Cahe Voltage Mode (Adaptive)

These items allow you to set CPU/RING/Cache Voltage Mode.

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CPU/RING/Cahe Voltage Offset (mV) (0)

CPU/RING/Cache Voltage Mode, -1000mV ~ 998mV.

Offset Prefix (+)

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

SVID Control Enable (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable SVID Control. If this function is disabled, it will not be
changed until CPU powers down.

SVID Override Voltage Target (mV) (0)

SVID Override Voltage Target, up to 2500mV.

FIVR Faults Enable (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable FIVR Faults. If this function is disabled, it will not be

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changed until CPU powers down.

FIVR Efficiency Enable (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable FIVR Efficiency. If this function is disabled, it will not
be changed until CPU powers down.

GT Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) (0)

This item allows you to set GT Adaptive Voltage Target , 0mV ~ 2000mV.

GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive)

This item allows you to set GT Voltage Mode.

GT/UNCORE Voltage Offset (mV) (0)

This item allows you to adjust GT/UNCORE Voltage Offset, -1000mV ~ 998mV.

IOA/IOD Voltage Offset (mV) (0)

This item allows you to adjust IOA/IOD Voltage Offset, -1000mV ~ 998mV.

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Boot Menu

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

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

Boot Configuration

Operating system select Windows7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled

Bootup NumLock State On
Quiet Boot Enabled
Boot Mode Select LEGACY

Set Boot Priority
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

Disabled

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.

Operating system select (Windows7 or other OS)

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)

The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM.

Fast Boot (Disabled)

This item enables or disables fast boot.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item enables you to select NumLock state.

Quiet Boot

(Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Boot Mode Select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Set Boot Priority

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

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: Boot Policy for
UEFI OS without
Compatibility Support
Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized
CSM parameters & boot
policy

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/Click: Select Item

mn

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+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

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Security Menu

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

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

Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install

Administrator Password

Set Administrator Password

Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled

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Secure Boot

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.

Platform Mode (Setup)

This item shows platform mode setup or not.

Secure Boot (Disabled)

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

Secure Boot (Disabled)

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

Disabled

lk

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/Click: Select Item

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

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Exit Menu

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

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

Back to EZ Mode

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

Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes

Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults

Load Non Disk Utility

Boot Override

Save Changes and Reset

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

Discard Changes and Exit

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

Save Changes and Reset

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

Discard Changes and Reset

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

Save Options

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

Save Changes

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

Discard Changes

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

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

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

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Load Non Disk Utility

Restore/Load Non Disk Default values for all the setup options.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Go back toEZ Mode

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+/- : Change Opt.
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 Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve­ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

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

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

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

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

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

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

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

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

040706.ROM

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

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

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Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8

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 XP/7/8.
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 four buttons on it:

Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Information:

Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.

Click “Exit” button to
close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Open Windows Explorer
and show the contents

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

Click the “Utilities”
button to select and
install ECS Intelligent
Utility.

of the support disk.

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Running Setup

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

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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

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.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

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.

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

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Windows 7/8 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.

Manual 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).

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

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.

Look

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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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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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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.

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.

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Chapter 5

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:

http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49&
childid=M 49&LanlD=0

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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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.

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.

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

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Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/
Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

Maintenance and care tips

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.

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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
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.

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