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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.
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Disturbances in supply systems caused
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Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
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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
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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..................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules....................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive......................23
Connecting Case Components.......................................................24
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..........................................................................41
Boot Menu..............................................................................44
Security Menu.........................................................................45
Exit Menu................................................................................46
Updating the BIOS.............................................................................47
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Chapter 4 49
Using the Motherboard Software 49
Auto-installing under Windows 7/8.............................................49
Running Setup.........................................................................49
Manual Installation..........................................................................51
Chapter 5 53
Trouble Shooting 53
Start up problems during assembly..............................................53
Start up problems after prolong use............................................54
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................54
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................55
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H81H3-TI2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for
personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel® H81 Express Chipset for the best computer platform solution. It supports up to 8 GB
1600/1333/1066 MHz SO-DIMM. Two mini PCI Express slots are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports
(one 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports and three 5-pin USB 2.0 headers support additional three USB 2.0 port and one USB 2.0 port at the rear panel) and
two USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel).
This motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one DC_IN port, one HDMI port, one USB 2.0 port, two USB 3.0 ports, one
RJ45 LAN connector, and audio jacks for line-out and mircophone.
In addition, this motherboard supports one SATA 6Gb/s and one SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors for high-end business or
of system memory with single channel DDR3
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
H81H3-TI2 Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
1 SATA Cable and 1 SATA/Power Cable
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Accessories may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.
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Chapter 1
Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN • Realtek RTL8111G
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family
processors
• VRD 12.5
• Intel® H81 Chipset
• Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
• 2 x mini PCI Express slots
- mini PCIE1 (full-card) supports extension cards with SATA
signal, USB signal and PCIE signal.
- mini PCIE2 (half-card) supports extension cards with PCIE
signal & USB signal.
• Supported by Intel® H81 Express Chipset
- 1 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s device
- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device
• Realtek ALC662VD
- 6 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• 1 x 19V DC_IN port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x USB 2.0 port
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (1 x line-out, 1 x Microphone)
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector with smart fan function
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector with smart fan function
• 1 x LDC header
• 1 x 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports camera or other USB 2.0
device
- 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports card reader or other USB
2.0 device
- 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header (yellow) supports touch panel or other
USB 2.0 device
• 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector
• 1 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connector
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• 1 x SATA power connector
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System BIOS
Bundled
Software/
Feature
Form Factor
• 1 x Speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x Consumer infrared header (CIR)
• 1 x Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS connetor (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
• 1 x LVDS select jumper (For All-In-One Specification
• 1 x LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specifica-
tion)
• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
- Supports Plug and Play
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4)
- Supports Hardware monitor
- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Supports EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI)
- Supports Multi-Language
- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
- LED Support: single color
• Supports Norton Anti Virus/Cyberlink Media Suite/Muzee
• Thin Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMP ONENTS
1. CPU Socket
LGA1150 socket for In tel® 4
th
Generation CoreTM Family Processors
2. DMIC Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
3. SPKR Speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
4. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
5. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
6. CASE Case open header
7. PCIE1~2
Mini PCI Express slots (mini PC IE1 (full-card) suppo rts extension cards with SATA
signal, USB signal and PCIE signal, and mini PCIE2 (half-card) supports extension
card s with PCIE signal & USB signal.)
8. F_USB Front panel USB 2.0 header
9. SATA_PWR SATA power connector
10. USB_CR 5-pin USB 2.0 h eader supports card reader or other USB 2.0 device
11. USB_CAM 5-pin USB 2.0 header supp orts camera or other USB 2.0 device
12. USB_TP 5-pin USB 2.0 header (yellow) supports touch panel or other USB 2.0 device
13. SATA2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s co nnector
14. SATA1 Serial ATA 6Gb/s co nnector
15. SYS_FAN 4-pin system coolin g fan connector with smart fan function
16. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector with smart fan function
17. LDC Debug card header
18. CIR Consumer infrared header
19. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
20. MON_SW LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specification)
21. LCD_SEL LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)
22. LVDS LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)
23. DISP_BRT LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
24. LCD_PWR LVDS select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)
25. SODIMM 204-pi n DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM
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LAN LED Status Description
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
I/O Ports
1. 19V DC_IN Port
Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter.
2.
HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
3. USB 2.0 Port
Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB 2.0 device.
4. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
5. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
6. Line-out (lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
OFF No d ata
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
7. Microphone (pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
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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 Thin Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a
chassis that accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the
chassis matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most
system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds
to the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
No. Components
1LCD_SEL
2LCD_PWR
3CLR_CMOS
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the
motherboard.
Chapter 2
1. LCD_SEL: LCD panel select header (For All-In-One Specification)
1.When your panel connects to LVDS, please check LCD_SEL header setting
first.
2.Due to the differences of the panel parameters, please follow the above
illustration to place the jumper caps.
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2. LCD_POWER: LVDS select header (For All-In-One Specification)
3. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper
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
Chapter 2
• 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.
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C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator
is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package
carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.
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D. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat
Spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the
load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then
the cover will flick automatically.
Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.
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2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
Chapter 2
• 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.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can supports
one 204-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install one module in the slot. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it fits
in place. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the DIMM slot.
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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
Chapter 2
that are not part of the basic system.
PCIE1~2 Slots The mini PCIE1 (full-card) supports SATA signal, USB signal and
Follow these instructions to install a mSATA card or TV tuner card:
1 Insert a Mini SATA (mSATA) card or TV tuner card into the PCIE1 Slot.
2 Lower the handle and tighten the screws.
PCIe signal for extending usage of mSATA card and TV tuner card,
and mini PCIE2 (half-card) supports extension cards with PCIE
signal and USB signal.
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 a wireless card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case, and insert the wireless
card into the PCIE2 slot rightwards, then tighten the screw (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).
PCIE2
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
* For reference only
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
No. Components No. Components
1 F_USB 8 MON_SW
2USB_CR9 LVDS
3USB_CAM10DISP_BRT
4USB_TP11DMIC
5 SATA1 ~2 12 F_AUDI O
6LDC 13CASE
7CIR-- --
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
Chapter 2
1. F_USB: Front Panel USB 2.0 header
The motherboard has one USB 2.0 headers supporting two USB 2.0 ports.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
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2 & 3 & 4. USB_CR/USB_CAM/USB_TP: 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports card
reader or one USB 2.0 device/5-pin USB 2.0 header supports camera or other
USB 2.0 device/5-pin USB 2.0 header (yellow) supports touch panel or other
USB 2.0 device
Users please note to install the card to the correct header.
5. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
SATA1 connector is used to supports the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, and SATA2 connector supports the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/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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6. LDC: Debug Card Header
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7. CIR: Consumer infrared header
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8. MON_SW: LVDS brightness switch header (For All-In-One Specification)
9. LVDS: LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)
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1. You can connect the large end of the cable to the LED Panel, and connect
the other small end to the slot on the motherboard.
2.Due to the chipset limitation, using dual displays LVDS(AIO) + HDMI will
cause the problem that you may not enter BIOS setup or have the display
problem.
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10. DISP_BRT: LVDS brightness control header (For All-In-One Specification)
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11. DMIC: Digital microphone header (For All-In-One Specification)
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12. 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,
AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to
support AC97 Audio mode.
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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 ” .
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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
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13. 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.
tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ” .
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2-4-6. Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive
This section describes how to install a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive.
About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface
for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are
well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the
motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the Hard Disk Drive/Optical
Disk Drive.
Installing Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive
To install the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Optical Disk Drive (ODD), use the HDD/ODD/SATA
cables that support the Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/Serial ATA protocol.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either end of the single SATA cable to the SATA port on the
motherboard.
2 Attach the other end of the single SATA cable to the hard disk drive.
3 Attach the linked end of the combo HDD/ODD cable to the Hard Disk Drive/
Optical Disk Drive. Please note that, connect the black cable to the hard
disk Drive, then connect the orange cable to the optical disk drive.
4 Attach the other end of the combo HDD/ODD cable to the SATA port and
SATA_PWR connector on the motherboard. Please note that, connect the
black cable to the SATA_PWR connector, and connect the orange cable to
the SATA port.
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2-4-7. Connecting Case Components
No. Components No. Components
1SYS_FAN4 SPKR
2 CP U_FAN 5 SATA_PWR
3 F_PANEL —— ——
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
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1 & 2 . SYS_FAN (System cooling FAN connector) &CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN
connector)
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
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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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3. F_PANEL: 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.
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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4. SPKR: 2 Channel audio speaker header (For All-In-One Specification)
Connect the case speaker cable to SPKR.
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5. SATA_PWR: SATA power connector
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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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
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.
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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 ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an icon .
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
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/- 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.
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Main Menu
This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system
language, date and time.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Fri 08/23/2013
System Time 00:01:20
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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.
Choose the system default
language
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Display SIO Hardware Health
Monitor
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN Controller Enabled
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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN Controller
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
: Select Screen
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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.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
PC Health Status
CPU Temperature (DTS) : 48
System Temperature : 41oC
CPU Fan Speed : 1094 RPM
System Fan Speed : 1138 RPM
CPU Voltage : 1.752V
DIMM Voltage : 1.560V
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 85
System Component Characteristics
These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc.
• CPU Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
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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Power Management Setup
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
Power Management Setup
Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB Disabled
Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled
EUP Function Enabled
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Resume By PME (Disabled)
This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes
when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components
is detected.
Resume By USB (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
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
(realtimeclock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the
wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
EUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
About Resume by PCI
/PCI-E/LAN/Ext.USB3.0
PME
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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ACPI Settings
The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters
suspend.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)
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.
Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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
The item in the menu shows the CPU configuration.
CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Core (TM) i3-4330T CPU @ 3.00GHz
EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 3000 MHz
Processor Stepping 306c3
Microcode Revision 9
Processor Cores 2
Intel HT Technology Supported
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Intel VT-x Technology Supported
Hyper-threading Enabled
Active Processor Cores All
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled
Execute Disable Bit Enabled
Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled
LakeTiny Feature Enabled
CPU C3 Report Enabled
CPU C6 Report Disabled
CPU C7 Report CPU C7s
Package C State limit AUTO
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4330T CPU @ 3.00GHz
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
EM64T (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports EM64T.
Processor Speed (3000MHz)
This item shows the current processor speed.
Processor Stepping (306c3)
This item shows the processor stepping version.
Microcode Revision (9)
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 the computer supports Intel HT Technology or not.
Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology or not.
Hyper-threading (Enabled)
This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are
using a Hyper-threading CPU.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized for
Hyper-Threading
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
/Click: Select Item
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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Active Processor Cores (All)
Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.
Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. You can enable
this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.
Excute 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 (Disabled)
When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vandor Pool Technology.
LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the 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)
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
Package C State limit (AUTO)
Use this item to set the package C state limit.
Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled)
Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not
running.
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode AHCI Mode
SATAII Port1
Not Present
Spin Up Device
External SATA Disabled
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SATAII Port2
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
mSATA
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
SATA Port 1~2/mSATA
This motherboard supports two SATA channels and one mSATA channel, each
channel allows one SATA/mSATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure
each device on the SATA/mSATA channel.
Spin Up Device (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device.
External SATA (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
Disabled
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
USB Configuration
All USB Devices Enabled
Legacy USB Support Enabled
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.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
USB Support Parameters
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
Super IO Configuration
F71808A Super IO Chip F71808A
CIR Controller Configuration
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F71808A Super IO Chip (F71808A)
This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
CIR Controller Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
CIR Controller Configuration
CIR Controller Enabled
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Set Parameters of CIR
Controller (CIR)
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Enable or Disable CIR
Controller
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CIR Controller (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable CIR controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
System Agent Configuration
PCH Configuration
ME Configuration
System Agent (SA)
Parameters
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
System Agent Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
System Agent Configuration
IGD Memory 64M
DVMT Memory 256M
CPU SA Audio Device Enabled
Select DVMT 5.0
Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory size used
by the Internal Graphics
Device.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
IGD Memory (64M)
This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.
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.
CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
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PCH Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
PCH Configuration
Restore AC Power Loss Power Off
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled
Case Open Warning Disabled
Chassis opened No
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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.
Select AC Power state when
power is re-applied after
a power failure.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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 Chipset Menu page.
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ME Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Management Engine Technology Configuration
ME Control Enabled
ME FW Version 9.0.10.1372
Enable/Disable ME
Firmware
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the 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.
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Boot Menu
This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
Boot Configuration
Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS
Launch PXE OpROM
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled
Fast Boot Disabled
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Bootup NumLock State On
Boot mode select LEGACY
Set Boot Priority
Boot Option #1 Hard Disk
Boot Option #2 CD/DVD
Boot Option#3 USB/Floppy:USB FLASH...
Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD
Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk
Boot Option #6 USB Flash
Boot Option #7 Network
USB/Floppy Drive Priorities
Boot Configuration
This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.
Operation System Select (Windows 7 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)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.
Fast Boot (Disabled)
This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device
required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item enables you to select NumLock state.
Boot mode select (LEGACY)
Use this item to select boot mode.
Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7
Use these items to set the system boot order.
Hard/Floppy Drive Priorities
This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press
<Enter> to see the submenu.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Windows 7 or other OS:
Boot policy for Legacy OS.
Disabled
Windows 8: Boot policy for
UEFI OS without
Compatibility Support
Module (CSM).
Manual: User customized
CSM parameters & Boot
policy.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install
Administrator Password
Set Administrator Password
Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled
Secure Boot Disabled
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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 allows you to set the platform mode.
Secure Boot (Disabled)
This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in
User Mode.
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Exit Menu
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Exit
Back to EZ Mode
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
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Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
USB FLASH DRIVE 1100
Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
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 to all the setup options.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
Go back to EZ Mode.
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
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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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
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.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Auto-installing under Windows 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 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 the 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). Look
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of
these components may be at fault.
4. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal
component.
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.
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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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tekcos llaw ot tcennoc ro
hctiws USP no nruT
.tratser dna
No
M SOC RLC tratser dna
?no denrut si hctiws USP dna
deulp si droc rewop CA gg
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AMR tcatnoc >- melborp draob fI
?draob ro USP htiw melborP
seY
melborp draoB
AMR tcatnoc >-
.gn
es SOIB yfidom re
ts ot liaf metsyS elbatsnu ro tra
No
a
kcehc dna SOMC RLC
rewop V21 UPC fi
detcennoc si
CP eht tratseR
No
ylreporp ton yromem MMID
dnuos peeB ynA
seY
:speeb trohs 3 fI -
rotinom fi kcehC
yalpsid sah
seY
:speeb trohs 8 dna peeb gnol 1 fI -
eruliaf yromem ro detresni
detceted ton AGV
eussi ecived larehpireP
,rorre putes SOMC-
.melborp DDH-
No
desserp si no
.trats ot sliaf CP tub
uB rewoP
ylppuS rewoP fi kcehC
gnikrow si )USP(
tinU
No
h rotinom fi kcehC sa
seY
yalp
sid
No
neercs TSOP ta tlaH
seY
seY
AMR tcatnoc ,liaf fI
OMC RL dna SC tser .tra
d .SOMCRLC ot een
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