Preface
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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:
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950
CE marking
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
Intel®Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Describes Intel
Storage Manager RAID
Configurations.
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...................................................23
Connecting Case Components........................................................24
Front Panel Header................................................................26
Chapter 3 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility......................................................................29
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30
Using BIOS.........................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................32
Advanced Menu......................................................................33
Chipset Menu..........................................................................48
M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................55
Boot Menu...............................................................................62
Security Menu.........................................................................63
Exit Menu................................................................................64
Updating the BIOS......................................................................65
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Chapter 4 67
Using the Motherboard Software 67
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................67
Running Setup........................................................................67
Manual Installation..........................................................................69
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................69
Chapter 5 71
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration 71
Before creating a RAID set..........................................................71
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.....72
Creating a RAID set.......................................................................73
Deleting a RAID set......................................................................75
Reseting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................76
Exiting Setup...............................................................................76
Chapter 6 77
Trouble Shooting 77
Start up problems during assembly..............................................77
Start up problems after prolong use............................................78
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................78
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................79
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H87H3-M3 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 3.0 Standard. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot and two PCI
slots are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (six
USB 2.0 ports and one USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports) and
four USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header
supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).
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, one HDMI port, one RJ45 LAN connector, six 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 six SATA 6Gb/s connectors for expansion.
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Haswell Processor.
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H87 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
H87H3-M3 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
Chapter 1
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN • Realtek 8111G Gigabit Lan (co-lay with RTL 8106E 10/100
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® H87 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 Gen3 slot
• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by Intel® H87 Express Chipset
- 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
• RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 Configuration
• Realtek ALC662
- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN)
- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse combo connector
• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 6 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
• 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x CIR header
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System BIOS
Form Factor
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x Parallel port header(LPT)
• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)
• Supports Hardware Monitor
• Supports ACPI 3.0 version & DMI
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• Supports GUI UEFI BIOS
• Supports Dual/Triple Display
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
• Supports Multi-Language
• Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
• Micro-ATX Size, 244mm x 200mm
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket
2. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
3. PWR_FAN 3-pin power cooling fan connector
4. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
5. DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR3 Module slots
6. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
7. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
8. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
9. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
10. CASE CASE open header
11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
12. SPK Speaker header
13. F_USB Front panel USB 2.0 header
14. TPM Trusted Platform Module header
15. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
16. LPT Printer Header
17. COM Onboard serial port header
18. CIR Consumer Infrared
19. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
20. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
21. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
22. PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot
23. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
24. ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector
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Link LED
LAN Port
I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard combo connector
Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or a PS/2 keyboard.
2. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
3. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
4. DVI Port
You can connect the display device to the DVI port.
5. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
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. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
8. Line-in(blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
9. Line-out(lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
10. Microphone(pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
OFF No da ta
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 244 x 200 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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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
PCIE1 Slot
PCI1/2 Slots
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 3.0.
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus
standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a
supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this
board are PCI v2.2 compliant.
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
1 USB3F 7 LPT
2 SATA1 ~6 8 COM
3CASE9 CIR
4 F_USB 1 0 F_AUDIO
5 TPM 11 SPDIFO
6ME_UNLOCK
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1. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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2 . SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
SATA1~6 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. 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.
4. F_USB: Front Panel USB 2.0 header
The motherboard has one USB 2.0 header supporting two USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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5. TPM: Trusted Platform Module header
Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a micro controller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.
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6. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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7. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
8. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
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9. CIR: Consumer Infrared Header
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10. 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
Detect
”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel
Detect
” .
* For reference only
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 ” .
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* For reference only
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11. 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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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive
This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.
About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives. SATA
refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) 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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* For reference only
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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:
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No. Components No. Components
1 SYS_FAN 5 F_PANEL
2PWR_FAN 6 SPK
3CPU_FAN 7ATX12V1
4ATX_POWER- -
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1, 2 & 3. SYS_FAN(System Cooling FAN Power Connector), PWR_FAN(Power
Cooling FAN Power Connector) & CPU_FAN(CPU cooling FAN Power Connector)
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN
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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4 & 7. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V1 (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.
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.
Chapter 2
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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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:
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Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that
data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly,
an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also
show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least
two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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6. SPK: Speaker
Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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Memo
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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:
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Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date
System Time 00:02:38
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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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language
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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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
mnlk
+/- Modifies the selected field’s values
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 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.
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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.
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LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
SATA Configuration
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Trusted Computing
Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration
LAN Configuration Parameters
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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
LAN1 Controller
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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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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Smart Fan Function
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode
Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 70
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77
System Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal
Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 70
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
System Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
CPU Temperature (DTS) 48
System Temperature 28
CPU Fan Speed : 3013 RPM
System Fan Speed : 0 RPM
CPU Voltage : 1.728V
DIMM Voltage : 1.536V
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 75
Normal
0
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
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CPU/System Smart Fan Control (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU/System 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 adjust 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 PWM TEMP (DTS) (70)
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 Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) (77)
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,
CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed...etc.
• CPU Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• CPU 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
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)
This item is about resume by PCI/PCI-E/LAN/Ext.USB3.0 PME.
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.
EUP Support (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)
This item shows the type of the power LED.
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About Resume by Ring
Disabled
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F3: Optimized Defaults
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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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 only (Suspend to...
Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
suspend button is pressed.
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mn
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
ACPI Sleep State (S3 only(Suspend to...)
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:
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CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz
EM64T Supported
Processor Speed 2600 MHz
Processor Stepping 306c3
Microcode Revision 7
Processor Cores 4
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 C1 State 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.
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F4: Save & Exit
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz
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 (2600MHz)
This item shows the current processor speed.
Processor Stepping (306c3)
This item shows the processor stepping version.
Microcode Revision (7)
This item shows the Microcode version.
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Processor Cores (4)
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. When supports
Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables 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 (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 (Disabled)
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
CPU C6 Report (Enabled)
This item is used 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.
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Package C State limit (AUTO)
Use this item to enable or disable Package C State limit.
Enhanced C1 State (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable Enhanced C1 State.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Disabled
Enable or disable Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
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.
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SATA Configuration
SATA Mode AHCI Mode
SATA Port1
Not Present
Spin up Device
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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
SATA Port5
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port6
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Determines how SATA
Controller(s) operate.
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SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
SATA Port 1~6 (Not Present)
This motherboard supports six SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.
Spin up Device (Disabled)
On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COMRESET initialization sequence to
the device.
External SATA (Disabled)
Use this item to enable/disable External SATA Support.
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 Configuration Disabled
ISCT Support (Disabled)
Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Support.
Enabled/Disabled ISCT
Configuration
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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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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
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Super IO Configuration
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
CIR Controller Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)
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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
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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.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu 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)
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
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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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CIR Controller Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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CIR Controller Configuration
CIR Controller Enabled
Enable or Disable CIR
Controller
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mn
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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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Trusted Computing
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.
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Configuration
TPM Support Enabled
Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found
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TPM Support (Enabled)
This item enables or disables TPM support.
Current Status Information
This item shows the information of current TPM status.
NO Security Device Found
This item shows the information of the security device.
Enables or Disables TPM
support. O.S. will not show
TPM. Reset of platform is
required.
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+/- : Change Opt.
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration.
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Enable/Disable Intel(R)
Intel AMT Disabled
BIOS Hotkey Pressed
MEBx Selection Screen Disabled
Disabled
Intel AMT (Disabled)
This item just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires
additional firmware in the SPI device.
BIOS Hotkey Pressed (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the BIOS Hotkey pressed.
MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen.
Active Management
Technology BIOS Extension.
Note: iAMT H/W is always
enabled.
This option just controls
the BIOS extension execution.
If enabled, this requires
additional firmware in the
SPI device
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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
Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto
IGD Memory
DVMT Memory 256M
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled
CPU SA Audio Device Enabled
64M
System Agent (SA)
Parameters
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mn
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Select which of IGFX/PEG/
PCI Graphics device should
be Primary Display or Select SG for Switchable Gfx.
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/Click: Select Item
mn
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto)
This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
IGD Memory (64M)
This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.
DVMT Memory (256M)
This item is used to select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size by the internal Graphics Device.
IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)
This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.
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CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)
This item enables or disables CPU SA Audio Device.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
Multi-Monitor technology
Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs
running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.
It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity.
Intel Integrated Graphics
Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:
one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics
devices under Windows 7/8.
Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel
chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information,
please refer to chapter 4.)
PCI-Express Graphics
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Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item,
then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA
GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.
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Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set
IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].
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System Agent Configuration
Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto
IGD Memory
DVMT Memory 256M
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled
CPU SA Audio Device Enabled
64M
Select which of IGFX/PEG/
PCI Graphics device should
be Primary Display or Select SG for Switchable Gfx.
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
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Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7/8.
1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items
and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.
Show the path of the setting location
Display devices
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution
Change the apprearance of your displays
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3
4
1
1. DELL U2410Display:
Resolution:
Orientation: Landscape
This is currently your main display.
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:
OK Cancel Apply
Search Control Panel
Detect
Identify
Advance settings
The type of the display
Set the multiple displays
2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for
display “Multi-Monitor technology”.
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution
Change the apprearance of your displays
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3
4
1
Search Control Panel
Detect
Identify
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3. DELL U2410Display:
Resolution:
Orientation: Landscape
You must select Apply before making additional changes.
!
Make this my main display
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:
Extend desktop to this display
Disconnect this display
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Advance settings
OK Cancel Apply
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Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution
Change the apprearance of your displays
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3
4
1
4. AL1717Display:
Resolution:
Orientation: Landscape
You must select Apply before making additional changes.
!
Make this my main display
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:
OK Cancel Apply
Search Control Panel
Detect
Identify
Advance settings
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution
Change the apprearance of your displays
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3
1
4. AL1717Display:
Resolution:
Orientation: Landscape
You must select Apply before making additional changes.
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Make this my main display
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:
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OK Cancel Apply
Search Control Panel
Detect
Identify
Advance settings
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PCH Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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.
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 M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Management Engine Technology Configuration
ME Control Enabled
ME FW Version
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ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable ME Firmware.
ME FW Version (9.0.0.1310)
This item shows the ME FW version.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
9.0.0.1310
ME Subsystem Help
Enable/Disable ME
Firmware
: 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.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
M.I.B. III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)
CPU Configuration
North Bridge Configuration
Memory Configuration
Over Voltage Configuration
Spread Spectrum Enabled
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz
Processor Speed
Memory Frequency 1600 MHz
Total Memory 4096 MB (DDR3)
2600 MHz
CPU Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Non Turbo Ratio Override 20
Package Current Lock
IA Core Current max (1/8 Amp) 384
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled
Turbo Mode Enabled
Boot Performance mode Turbo Performance
Package TDP Lock Enable Disabled
Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) 35
Power Limit 1 Time (Second) 8
Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled
Power Limit 2 Value(Watt) 43
1 Core Ratio Limit 30
2 Core Ratio Limit 29
3 Core Ratio Limit 27
4 Core Ratio Limit 26
Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled
Disabled
CPU Configuration
ME Subsystem Help
: 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
Non Turbo Ratio Override
: 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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Non Turbo Ratio Override (20)
This item allows you to set Non Turbo Ratio Override value.
Package Current Lock (Disabled)
Use this item to enable/disable Package Current Lock.
IA Core Current max (1/8 Amp) 3 8 4
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).
Turbo Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.
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Boot Performance mode (Turbo Performance)
Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS
handoff.
Package TDP Lock Enable (Disabled)
Use this item to enable/disable Package TDP Lock Enable.
Power Limit 1/2 Value(Watt)(35/43)
Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is for Turbo mode.
Power Limit 1 Time (Second) (8)
Use this item to set Power Limit 1 Time.
Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)
Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.
1/2/3/4 Core Ratio Limit (30/29/27/26)
These items show the Core Ratio limit value.
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:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Memory Information
Memory RC Version 1.1.0.1
Memory Frequency 1600 Mhz
Total Memory 4096 MB(DDR3)
XMP Profile 1 Supported
XMP Profile 2 Not Supported
Memory Profiles Automatic
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Memory Frequency 1600
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 12 12 12
tRFC 128 128 128
tRRD 5 5 5
tWTR 6 6 6
tRTP 6 6 6
tCWL 8 8 8
tREFI 6240 6240 6240
tFAW 24 24 24
Memory RC Version (1.1.0.1)
This item shows the Memory RC Version.
Memory Frequency (1600 Mhz)
This item shows the memory frequency.
Total Memory 4096 MB(DDR3)
This item shows the total memory.
XMP Profile 1/2 (Supported/Not Supported)
These items show your motherboard supporting the XMP profile 1/2 or not.
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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Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
Processor Speed (2600 MHz)
This item shows the CPU speed.
Memroy Frequency (1600 MHz)
This item shows the memroy frequency.
Total Memory (4096 MB(DDR3))
This item shows the total momery of DDR3.
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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.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
DIMM Voltage 1.500V Auto
ChoWriteVref 0.728V
Ch1WriteVref 0.768V Auto
ChVrefCA 0.768V Auto
ChReadVref 0.768V Auto
CPU Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) 0
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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 +
DIMM Voltage 1.500V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust DIMM Voltage.
ChoWriteVref/Ch1WriteVref 0.728V/0.768V (Auto)
These items allow you to adjust Ch0WriteVref/Ch1WriteVref 0-108. Default = 54, 1
Step = 4 mV.
ChVrefCA 0.768V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust ChVrefCA 0-108. Default = 54, 1 Step = 4 mV.
ChReadVref 0.768V (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.
Auto
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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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
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
Operation System Select Windows7 or other OS
Launch PXE OpROM
Launch Storage OpROM Enabled
Fast Boot Disabled
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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
Boot Configuration
This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.
Operation 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
This item enables or disables fast boot.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item enables you to select NumLock state.
Quiet Boot
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.
(Disabled)
(Enabled)
Disabled
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
: 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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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
Choose the system default
language.
Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled
Secure Boot
Disabled
lk
: Select Screen
/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
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 state.
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 M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
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Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and 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.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
Exit System setup after
saving the changes.
: 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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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:
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 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 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
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration
The Intel®Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on the
external Serial ATA hard disk drives.
Before creating a RAID set
Prepare the following items:
1. One SATA HDD.
2. A write-enabled floppy disk.
3. Microsoft
4. Motherboard support CD with Intel
Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:
1. Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD) on your system.
2. Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID...
See section “Integrated Peripherals” for details.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
®
Windows® OS installation disk (Windows XP/7/8).
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
SATA Port5
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port6
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA Disabled
SATA Mode
Disabled
IDE Mode
AHCI Mode
RAID Mode
®
Matrix Storage Manager driver.
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
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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Entering Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility
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3. Enter the Intel
figuration.
4. Create an Intel
stallation. See section “Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.
5. Install the Intel
had been installed.
1. During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID
BIOS menu.
2. The main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.
®
Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID con-
®
Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows® OS in-
®
Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows® OS
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Creating a RAID set
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to
select the RAID set that you want to create.
When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer, the Disks item
will be selectable. Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong
to the RAID set. Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in
losing the original data of the HDD.
3. Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the
Capacity. The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the
selected disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
volume on these disks.
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4. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise,
press <N>.
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
5. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about
the RAID set you created.
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Users please be noted that RAID 0 (Stripe) is set to accelerate the data
access, and RAID 1 (Mirror) is set to provide the data backup. If you want
to set RAID 0, you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel
Volume0. See section “Advanced Setup” for details.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Hard Disk Drive Priorities
1st Boot Intel volume0
Sets the system boot order
: 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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Deleting a RAID set
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete.
Press the <Del> key to delete the set.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>.
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
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Resetting disks to Non-RAID
To reset disks to Non-RAID:
Exiting Setup
When you have finished, highlight Exit using the up/down arrow key then press <En-
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ter> to exit the Intel
A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press
<N> to return to the Intel
An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set
in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set
through the Intel
this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel
Matrix Storage Manager, you may do so by resetting the disk to Non-RAID.
You will, however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Reset
Disks to Non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non-RAID.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>.
®
Matrix Storage Manager option. If you still want to use
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
®
Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.
®
Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu.
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Chapter 6
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.
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
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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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