Elitegroup Z97 User Manual V1.0

Preface

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Disclaimer

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

Trademark Recognition

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

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

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

which the receiver is connected

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

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

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Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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

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EN 55022

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EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

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EN 55024

EN 60950

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CE marking

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Limits and methods of measurement 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.

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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 AMD CrossfireTM Technology Support

Chapter 6 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration

Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting

Describes installation of motherboard components.

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

Describes the AMD CrossfireTM Technology.

Describes Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration.

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...........................................................14

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................21

Connecting Case Components.......................................................22

Front Panel Header.................................................................25

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.......................................................................................29

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

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

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

Chipset Menu..........................................................................43

M.I.B.X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) Menu....................................51

Security Menu.........................................................................59

Boot Menu..............................................................................60

Exit Menu................................................................................61

Updating the BIOS...................................................................62

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Using the Motherboard Software 63

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/8.1........................................63

Running Setup.........................................................................63

Manual Installation..........................................................................65

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................65

Chapter 5 69

AMD CrossFireTM Technology Support 69

Requirements...................................................................................69

Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards........................................69

The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box..................................70

To Enable CrossFireTM..............................................................70

Chapter 6 71

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration 71

Before creating a RAID set.............................................................71

Entering Intel

Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility.....72

Creating a RAID set.........................................................................73

Deleting a RAID set..........................................................................75

Reseting disks to Non-RAID.....................................................76

Exiting Setup..............................................................................76

Chapter 7 77

Trouble Shooting 77

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

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

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

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

POST Code Checkpoints 81

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Z97-MACHINE motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for 4th and 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors.

®®

This motherboard is based on Intel solution. It supports up to 32 GB 3000+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600 MHz. High resolution graphics via two PCIe x16 Gen3 slots Multi graphic cards with identical GPU running at PCIe Gen3 speed. In addition, three PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots are for extending usage.

It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at rear panel and one USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports) and six USB 3.0 ports (four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports). The USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to Front Panel USB 2.0 headers of chapter 2 for more details.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 Combo & USB connectors, one VGA port, one DVI port, one HDMI port, one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, one optical SPDIF Out and audio jacks for line-in, 8-ch line-out.

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

*. It supports 2-way AMD CrossfireX

*The PCIEX16_2 slot supports PCI-E Gen 3.0 running at X8 mode and shares bandwidth with

the PCIEX16_1 slot.

*If installing two graphic cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots, both two slots will run

at X8 mode.

®®

Z97 Express Chipset for best desktop platform

of system memory with dual channel DDR3

technology that allows you to install

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Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

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Quick Installation Guide

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User Manual

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DVD

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I/O Shield

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4 SATA 6G cable

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

standard.

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Specifications

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slots

AMDCrossFireX Technology

Storage

Audio

LAN • Intel I218-V Gigabit Lan

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• LGA1150 socket for processors

• Supports max CPU TDP 84W and MB TDP designs up to 125W

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

• Intel® Z97 Chipset

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB

• Supports DDR3 3000+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600 MHz SDRAM

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

• 2 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots*

• 3 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots

• 1 x M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 SATA or PCIE M.2 SSD

Note:

*The PCIEX16_2 slot supports PCI-E Gen 3.0 running at X8 mode

and shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot.

*If installing two graphic cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2

slots, both two slots will run at X8 mode.

• Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology

• Supported by Intel® Z97 Express Chipset

- 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration

• Realtek ALC1150 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

- Compliant with HD audio specification

- ESS ES9010K2M DAC IC provides SABRE32 Technology for

headphone listening

• 1 x PS/2 Combo & USB connectors

• 1 x D-sub (VGA port)

• 1 x DVI port

• 1 x HDMI port

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x Audio jacks (1 x line in, 4 x line out, 1 x Optical SPDIF Out)

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector

• 2 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connectors

• 2 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connectors

• 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 port (supports EZ charger)

4th

and 5th Generation Intel® Core

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System BIOS

AP/Bundled Software Support

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

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x SPDIF out header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x CLR_CMOS jumper

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x Debug POST LEDs

• 1 x Reset switch

• 1 x Power on switch

• 1 x EZM ECS voltage measure panel

• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

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

• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

• Supports ACPI & DMI

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

• Supports Over-Clocking

• ECS Exclusive AP: Supports eBLU*1/eDLU/eOC*1/eSF*1/EZ Charger*

• 3rd Party Bundled software: Cyberlink Media Suite*2/Norton

Anti Virus*2/Muzee*2/Sound Blaster Cinema2*2/MAGIX*

Note:

*1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. *2Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink Media

Suite/Norton Anti Virus/Muzee/Sound Blaster Cinema2/MAGIX

• ATX Size, 305mm x 220mmForm Factor

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket

LGA1150 socket for 4

and 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors

2. CPU_FAN1~2 4-pin CPU cooling fan connectors

3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 Module sl ots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. SYS_FAN3 3-pin system cooling fan connector

6. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header

7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

8. NGFF M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 SATA or PCIE M.2 SSD

9. SATA3_1~4 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors

10. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

11. SYS_FAN2 4-pin system cooling fan connector

12. CASE CASE open header

13. F_USB Front panel USB 2.0 header (supports EZ Charger)

14. SPK Speaker header

15. POST1~2 Debug POST LEDs

16. RST_BTN Reset switch

17. PWR_BTN Power on switch

18. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

19. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

20. PCIE1~3 PCI Express Gen2 x1 slots

21. PCIEX16_1~2

PCI Express Gen3 x16 slo ts for grap hics i nterface

22. SYS_FAN1 4-pin system cooling fan connector

23. PWR_FAN 3-pin power cooling fan connector

24. ATX12V 8-pin +12V power con nector

The PCIEX16_2 slot supports PCI-E Gen 3.0 running at X8 mode and shares bandwidth with

the PCIEX16_1 slot.

If installing two graphic cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots, both two slots will run

at X8 mode.

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LAN LED Status Description

Activity LED

Link LED

LAN Port

A: Center & Woofer D: Front Out

B: Back Surround E: Mic_in Rear

C: Line-in ——

I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Combo port

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

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. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

7. LAN Port

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

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

8. Audio ports

Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The C port is for stereo line-in signal, while the E port is for microphone in signal. This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A, B and D port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, and D provide users with both right & left channels individually. Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition. The D port also provides ESS SABRE32 DAC good quality audio experience.

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

9. Optical SPDIF Output

This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices.

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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 an ATX form factor of 305 x 220 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.

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

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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

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

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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.

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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

• 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.

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

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules

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• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin DDR3 3000+(OC)/2133(OC)/1866(OC)/1600/1333 MHz.

• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity is 32 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.

The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4

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Recommend memory configuration

Mode l

Sockets

DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4

1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~

1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated

2 DIMM s

~ Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMM s Populated Populated ~ Populated

3 DIMM s

~ Populated Populated Populated

4 DIMM s Populated Populated Populated Populated

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

1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give priority to the DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4) when installing DIMMs.

2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards

PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2

SPEC PCI-E Gen.3 Running x16 mode PCI-E Gen.3 Running x8 mode

Color Black

Black

1 Graphic Card (VGA card) Populated ~

PCIEX16 Slots

Model

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

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that are not part of the basic system.

PCIE1~3 Slots

PCIEX16_1~2 Slots

NGFF Slot

Recommend add_on card configuration

The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.

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

The NGFF slot is M.2 slot for 2242/2260/2280 SATA or PCIE SSD installing. It will provide high transfer performance then original SATA interface.

*The PCIEX16_2 slot supports PCI-E Gen 3.0 running at X8 mode and shares

bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot.

*If installing two graphic cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots, both

two slots will run at X8 mode.

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:

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

you are going to use.

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

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

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

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

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

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Install the LAN Card in the PCIE slot

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

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

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

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

card is installed in place.

Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot

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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices

No. Components No. Components

1 USB3F 4 F_USB

2 SA TA3_1 ~4 5 F _AUDI O

3 CASE6SPDIFO

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

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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.

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.

2. SATA3_1~4: Serial ATA connectors

SATA3_1~4 connectors are used to 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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The gray SATA3_6 connector will become unavailable when eSATA connector is used.

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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.

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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.

F_USB supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.

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. 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’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.

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 ” .

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* For reference only

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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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6. 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.

tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”.

* For reference only

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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. 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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No. Components No. Components

1CPU_FAN1~2 6 SPK

2 ATX _POW ER 7 SYS _FAN1

3SYS_FAN38PWR_FAN

4F_PANEL9 ATX12V

5SYS_FAN2~ ~

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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1 & 3 & 5 & 7 & 8 CPU_FAN1~2(CPU cooling FAN Connectors) SYS_FAN1~3 ( System Cooling FAN Connectors) PWR_FAN (Power Cooling FAN Connector)

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

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

2 & 9 ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) ATX12V (8 pin ATX 12V Power Connector)

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

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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.

24-pin power cable

Connecting 8-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 8-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

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4. 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. Refer to the table below for information:

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 header

Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

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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.

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

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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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Language

Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can choose the language: English, Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese.

Default

Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.

Boot

Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to

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display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device.

Advanced

Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen.

Main Menu

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

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BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date Wed 04/09/2014

System Time 00:00:06

Choose the system default language

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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

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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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

SATA Configuration

CPU Configuration

USB Configuration Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V - 88:88:88:88:87:88

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

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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

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.

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

Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Controller

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Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit F9: Capture Screen ESC/Right Click: Exit

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PC Health Status

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

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PC Health Status

Smart Fan Function

CPU Temperature (DTS) : 42 System Temperature : 30OC CPU Fan 1 Speed : 3308 RPM CPU Fan 2 Speed : 0 RPM System Fan 1 Speed : 0 R PM System Fan 2 Speed : 0 R PM System Fan 3 Speed : 0 R PM Core Voltage : 1.020V DIMM Voltage : 1.512V +12V : 11.880V +5V : 5.124V +3.3V : 3.396V PCH Core Voltage : 1.068V

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100

 Smart Fan Function

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

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Smart Fan Select CPU Fan 1

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 Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77

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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

SmartFan Select

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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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Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan 1)

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

Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

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

Smart Fan start PWM value (180)

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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)

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

Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) (77)

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

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

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Temperature (DTS)

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan 1 Speed

• CPU Fan 2 Speed

• System Fan 1 Speed

• System Fan 2 Speed

• System Fan 3 Speed

• Core Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• +12V

• +5V

• +3.3V

• PCH Core Voltage

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

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100)

This item is used to set the value from the factory TCC activation temperature.

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Power Management Setup

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

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Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Wake on LAN Disabled Resume By USB Disabled Resume By PS2 KB Disabled Resume By PS2 MS Disabled Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED

Disabled

Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

Resume By PME (Disabled)

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

Wake on LAN (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (The Wake on LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.) If disabled, resume by USB (S3) will not be available.

Resume By USB (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

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

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (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.

About Resume by Ring

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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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EUP Function (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.

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

ACPI Settings

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

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ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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

: Select Screen

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/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

ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

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

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

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU.

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CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G1840 @ 2.80GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 2800 MHz Processor Stepping 306c3 Microcode Revision 17 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported

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 Enabled CPU C7 Report C 7s Package C State limit AUTO Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G1840 @ 2.80GHz

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 (2800MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (306c3)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (17)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (2)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows the computer not supports Intel HT Technology.

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-x Technology.

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 enables this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT

4.0.

Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

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/Click: Select Item

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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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Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)

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

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

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

LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration.

CPU C3 Report (Enabled)

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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 (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 (C1E) (Enabled)

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

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

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SATA Configuration

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

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SATA Configuration

SATA Mode AHCI Mode

SATA Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port3 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port4 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four SATA channels 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)

Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device.

External SATA (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA.

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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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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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.

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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.

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

USB Support Parameters

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/Click: Select Item

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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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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.

: Select Screen

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/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

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.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

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

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ISCT Support Disabled

Enable/Disable ISCT Support

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/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

ISCT Support (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable ISCT support.

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

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Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V - 88:88:88:88:87:88

Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V -

88:88:88:88:87:88.

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NIC Configuration

Blink LEDs 0

PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

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UEFI Driver : Intel(R) 1GbE DEV 6.0.03 Adapter PBA : FFFFFF-OFF Chip Type Intel PCH LPT PCI Device ID 1559 Bus : Device : Function 00:19:00 Link Status Disconnected MAC Address 88:88:88:88:87:88

 NIC Configuration

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100

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

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Link Speed Auto Negotiated

Wake On LAN Enabled

Configuration Boot Protocol, Wake on LAN, Link Speed, and VLAN.

: Select Screen

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/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

Specifies the port speed used for the selected boot protocol.

: Select Screen

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/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

Link Speed (Auto Negotiated)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Wake On LAN (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable Wake on LAN function.

Press <Esc> to return to the Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V page.

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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

System Agent Configuration

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

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System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto

IGD Memory 32M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

CPU SA Audio Device Enabled

System Agent (SA) Parameters.

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/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 which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

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/Click: Select Item

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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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Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

IGD Memory (32M)

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.

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IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

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

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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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 7/8/8.1.

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 32M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled

CPU SA Audio Device Enabled

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

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

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

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

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

4. AL1717Display:

Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

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?

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

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)

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

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:

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PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio

Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No

Enabled

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

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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

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

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

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

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

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 ME Configuration

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

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Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME Control Enabled

ME FW Version 9.1.1.1000

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ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

ME FW Version (9.1.1.1000)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

Enable/Disable ME Firmware

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item

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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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M.I.B. X (MB Intelligent BIOS X) 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. X Security Boot Exit

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

CPU OverClocking Configuration

Memory Configuration North Bridge Configuration Over Voltage Configuration Profile Configuration

Spread Spectrum

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G1840 @ 2.80GHz Processor Speed 2800 MHz Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB(DDR3 )

Auto

 CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

CPU Ratio 28

Package Current Lock Disabled IA Core Current Maximum Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Boot Performance mode Max Non-Turbo Perfor... Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled

ICC clock setting

Host Clock Override(1/100 MHz) 10000

CPU OverClocking Configuration

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item

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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

Non Turbo Ratio Override

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item

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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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CPU Ratio (28)

This item allows you to control non turbo CPU ratio.

Package Current Lock (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the package current lock.

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IA Core Current (Maximum)

This item allows you to set IA Core Current Max.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)

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

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

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

Disable OverClocking Lock (Enabled)

This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock.

Host Clock Override(1/100 MHz) (10000)

This item shows the information of the host clock override.

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

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Memory Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

Memory Information

Memory RC Version 1.7.1.0 Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3)

Memory Profiles Automatic

Memory Frequency 13 33 Timing Default Current Target tCL 9 9 9 tRCD 9 9 9 tRP 9 9 9 tRAS 24 24 24 NMode 1 1 0 tWR 10 10 10 tRFC 107 107 107 tWTR 5 5 5 tRRD 4 4 4 tRTP 5 5 5 tCWL 7 7 7 tREFI 5200 5200 5200 tFAW 20 20 20 tRC 33 33 33 tWRPRE 65000 tCPDED 65000 tPRPDEN 65000 OdtReadDelay 65000 tCKE 65000 tCCD 65000 tWPRE 65000 tRPRE 65000 tRDRD 65000

The selection of Memory Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior.

: Select Screen

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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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Memory RC Version (1.7.1.0)

This item shows the information of the memory RC version.

Memory Frequency (1333 MHz)

This item shows the information of the memory frequency.

Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3))

This item shows the information of the total memory.

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

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

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

Intel Graphics Configuration

Graphics Core Ratio Limit 21

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Graphics Core Ratio Limit (21)

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

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

North Bridge Configuration

Graphics Core Ratio Limit

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item

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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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Over Voltage Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

PCH Core Voltage 1.068 V Auto

DIMM Voltage 1.512 V Processor Input Voltage Auto Vdroop Enabled

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

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

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

FIVR Faults Enable Enabled FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled

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

UNCORE Voltage Offset (mV) 0 Offset Prefix +

IOA Voltage Offset (mV) 0 Offset Prefix +

IOD Voltage Offset (mV) 0 Offset Prefix +

Auto

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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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PCH Core Voltage 1.068 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the PCH voltage.

DIMM Voltage 1.512 V (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage.

Processor Input Voltage (Auto)

This item allows you to adjust the processor input voltage.

Vdroop (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Vdroop.

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

This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000mV.

CPU/RING/GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive)

This item allows you to set the CPU/RING/Cache/GT voltage mode.

CPU/RING/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD Voltage Offset(mV) (0)

This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV.

Offset Prefix (+)

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

SVID Control Enable (Enabled)

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This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control. If this function be disabled, it will not be changed until CPU powers down.

SVID Override Voltage Target(mV) (0)

This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target, up to 2500mV.

FIVR Faults Enable (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR faults.

it will not be changed until CPU powers down.

FIVR Efficiency Enable (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR efficiency. If this function is dis-

abled, it will not be changed until CPU powers down.

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

If this function is disabled,

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Profile Configuration



Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

Profile Configuration

Select Profiel

Restore last setting Disabled

Select Profile to configure

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item

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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

Restore last setting (Disabled)

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

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

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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) Celeron(R) CPU G1840 @ 2.80GHz

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

Processor Speed (2800 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (1333 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

Total Memory (2048 MB (DDR3))

This item shows the total memory.

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Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following steps to recover from it.

1. Shut down the computer.

2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC up.

3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.

4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

F1: General Help

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

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Security Menu

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

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

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Not Active

Secure Boot

Disabled

Set Administrator Password

: Select Screen

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/Click: Select Item



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

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.

System Mode state (Setup)

This item shows system mode setup or not.

Secure Boot state (Not Active)

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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Boot Menu

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

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

Boot Configuration

Operation System select Windows 7 or other OS

Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled

Fast Boot Disabled

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

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

USB/Floppy Drive Priorities

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.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables quiet boot.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.

Boot Mode Select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

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

These items show the boot priorities.

USB/Floppy Drive Priorities

This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu.

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

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/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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Exit Menu

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

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

Back to EZ Mode

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

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults

Boot Override Forza Motorsport 3 8.02

Back to EZ Mode

This item enables you to back to EZ mode.

Save Changes and Exit

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

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 defaults to all the setup options.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Go back to EZ Mode

: Select Screen

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/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:

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

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

allow BIOS flashing.

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

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

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

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

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

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

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

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

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

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

040706.ROM

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

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

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Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/8.1

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 7/8/8.1. 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.

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 7/8/8.1 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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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.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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eOC

ECS eOC Utility is a simple over-clocking tool that provides user-friendly windows operation interface for novices and over-clockers. Combining with ECS MIB X technology, eOC challenges the undiscovered over-clocking capability than ever before.

Monitor Easy Tuning

Advance Tuning

Options

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Chapter 5

AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support

This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX stall multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section.

Requirements

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

of 2-way CrossFireX 2 You would need one CrossfireX 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX

technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website

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

mum power required by your system.

configuration.

Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards

Technology that allows you to in-

bridge cable.

1. Insert the CrossFireX sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16_1 slot.

Monitor Cable

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

*The PCIEX16_2 slot supports PCI-E Gen 3.0 running at X8 mode and shares bandwidth with

the PCIEX16_1 slot.

*If installing two graphic cards into PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots, both two slots will run

at X8 mode.

graphics cards into the PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2* slots. Make

* For reference only

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The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box

To enable CrossFireXTM:

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• Install AMD graphic card driver.

• Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box.

• check the “Enable CrossFireX

• Click Apply button.

” item.

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Chapter 6

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration

The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 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® Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver.

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 SATA Mode item in the BIOS from “IDE Mode” to “RAID Mode”

See section “SATA Configuration” for details.

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

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode RAID Mode

SATA Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port3 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

SATA Port4 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled

Windows® OS installation disk (Windows 7/8/8.1).

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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: Select Screen

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/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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3. Enter the Intel

Rapid Storage Technology option to set up your RAID

configuration.

4. Create an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver disk for Windows OS installation. See section “Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

5. Install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver after the Windows OS had been installed.

Entering Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility

1. During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu.

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

4 Maxtor 7H500F0 H81D3FLH 465.8GB Non-RAID Disk 5 ST3500320AS 5QM0KLEY 465.8GB Non-RAID Disk

Press <CTRL-I> to enter Configuration Utility...

2. The main Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears.

3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.

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1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options

2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Devices: ID Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)

2 WDC WD2001FASS-0 WD-WMAUR0083571 1.8TB Non-RAID Disk 3 SAMSUNG HD203WI S1UYJ1BZ203313 1.8TB Non-RAID Disk

[ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

[ Main Menu ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

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Creating a RAID set

1. In the main Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options

2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit

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.

[ Main Menu ]

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 931.5 GB

Create Volume

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: N/A Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 931.5 GB

Create Volume

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 931.5 GB

Create Volume

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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>.

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WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

[ ]Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 931.5 GB

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

5. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created.

RAID Volumes: ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable

0 Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 931.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status (Vol ID)

4 Maxtor 7H500F0 H81D3FLH 465.8GB Member Disk(0) 5 ST3500320AS 5QM0KLEY 465.8GB Member Disk(0)

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

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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.

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

Hard Disk Drive Priorities

1st Boot Intel volume0

Sets the system boot order

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Enter/Dbl Click : Select

+/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit F9: Capture Screen ESC/Right Click: Exit

Deleting a RAID set

1. In the main Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options

2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit

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>.

[ Main Menu ]

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11.0.0.1204

Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 931.5GB Normal Yes

[ ]Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N):

Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.

WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

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Resetting disks to Non-RAID

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 broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel Rapid Storage Technology, you may do so by resetting the disk to NonRAID. You will, however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.

To reset disks to Non-RAID:

1. In the main Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Reset Disks to Non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

Rapid Storage Technology option. If you still want to use this

Exiting Setup

When you have finished, highlight Exit using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter> to exit the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility.

A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu.

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1. Create RAID Volume 4. Recovery Volume Options

2. Delete RAID Volume 5. Acceleration Options

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit

[ Main Menu ]

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

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>.

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Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

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

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 maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and

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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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POST Code Checkpoints

Checkpoint Description

01-0F SE C Status Codes & Errors

10-2F P EI e xe cuti on up to and i ncludi ng me mo ry d etectio n

30-4F PEI execution after memo ry detection

50-5F PEI errors

60-C F DXE exe cut io n up to BDS

D0-DF DXE erro rs

E0-E8 S3 Resume (PEI)

E9-EF S3 Resume errors (PEI)

F0-F8 Recov ery (PEI)

F9-FF Reco very errors (PE I)

0 Not used

1 Pow er on. Re set type detec tion (so ft/hard) .

2 AP initialization before microcode loading

3 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading

4 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading

5 OEM initialization before microcode loading

6 Microcode loading

7 AP initialization after microcode loading

8 North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

9 South Bridge initialization after microcode loading

A OEM initialization after microcode loading

B Cache initialization

C-D Reserved for future AMI SEC e rror code s

E Mic roc od e no t fo und

F Microcode not loaded

10 PEI Core is started

11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific)

15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

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

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

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

19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

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

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

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

1D-2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes

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

2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection

2D Memory initi alizatio n. Programmi ng memory ti ming informati on

2E Memory initialization. Configuring memory

2F Memory initialization (other).

30 Reser ve d fo r ASL ( see AS L Status Co de s secti on belo w )

31 Me mory Installe d

32 CPU post-memory initialization is started

33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization

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

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

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

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

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

37 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

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

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

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

3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

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

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

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

3F-4E OEM post memory initialization codes

4F DXE IPL is star ted

50 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed

51 Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed

52 Memory i nitializati on error. Invalid memo ry size or memo ry modules do no t match.

53 Memory i nitializatio n error. No usable memory de tected

54 Unspecified memory initialization error.

55 Me mor y no t ins talled

56 Invalid CPU type or Speed

57 CPU mi smatch

58 CPU se lf test f ailed or possib le CP U cach e err or

59 CPU micro-code is not found o r micro-code update is failed

5A Internal CPU erro r

5B reset PPI is not av ailable

5C-5F Reserv ed fo r future AMI error codes

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

E1 S3 Boot Script execution

E2 Video repost

E3 OS S3 wake vector call

E4-E7 Rese rved for future AMI progre ss codes

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

E8 S3 Resume Fai led in PEI

E9 S3 Resum e P PI no t Fo und

EA S3 Resume Boo t Script E rror

EB S3 OS Wake Error

EC-E F Re serve d for future AMI error codes

F0 Recov ery co nditio n triggered by firmw are (Auto rec ov ery)

F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Reco v ery p roce ss started

F3 Recov ery fi rmware image is fo und

F4 Recov ery fi rmware image is loade d

F5-F7 Reserv ed fo r future AMI progress cod es

F0 Recov ery co nditio n triggered by firmw are (Auto rec ov ery)

F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)

F2 Reco v ery p roce ss started

F3 Recov ery fi rmware image is fo und

F4 Recov ery fi rmware image is loade d

F5-F7 Reserv ed fo r future AMI progress cod es

F8 Recov ery PPI is not available

F9 Recovery capsule is not found

FA Invalid recovery capsule

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FB-FF Reserv ed for f uture AMI error codes

1 Mem ory not Installe d

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

2 Recovery started

3 DX EIP L w as no t fo und

3 DXE C ore Firmw are Vo lume was not found

7 Reset PP I is not av ailable

4 Recovery failed

4 S3 Resume failed

60 DXE Core is started

61 NVRAM initialization

62 Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

63 CPU DXE initialization is started

64 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

65 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

66 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

67 CPU DXE initialization (CPU module specific)

68 PCI host bridge initialization

69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started

6A North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

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

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

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

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

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

70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started

71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

72 South Bridge devices initialization

73 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

74 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

75 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

76 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

77 South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific)

78 ACPI module initialization

79 CSM initialization

7A-7F Reserve d for future AMI DXE codes

80-8F OEM DXE initialization codes

90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is starte d

91 Driver connecting is started

92 PCI Bus initialization is started

93 PCI B us Hot Plug C ontro ller Initi alization

94 PC I Bus Enumerat io n

95 PCI Bus Req uest Resource s

96 PCI Bus Assign Re source s

97 C onso le O utp ut de v ices c onne ct

98 Console input devices connect

99 Supe r IO Initi aliz atio n

9A USB initialization is started

9B USB Reset

9C USB Detect

9D USB Enable

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9E-9F Reserv ed for future AMI cod es

A0 IDE initialization is started

A1 IDE Reset

A2 IDE De tect

A3 IDE Enable

A4 SCSI initialization is started

A5 SCSI Reset

A6 SCSI Detect

A7 SCSI Enable

A8 Setup Verif ying Passw ord

A9 Start of Setup

AA Reserv ed for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AB Setup Input W ait

AC Reserv ed for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)

AD Ready To Boot event

AE Legacy Boot event

AF Exit Boot Services ev ent

B0 Runti me S et Vi rtual Ad dre ss MAP Beg in

B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization

B3 System Reset

B4 USB hot plug

B5 PCI bus hot plug

B6 C lean-up of NVRAM

B7 C onf ig urati o n Res et ( re set of NVRAM set ting s)

B8-BF Reserv ed f or future AMI code s

C0-CF OEM BDS initialization codes

D0 CPU initialization error

D1 North Bri dge i nitializati on error

D2 South Bridge initialization error

D3 Some of the Arch ite ctural Proto cols are not av ailable

D4 PCI reso urce allocation error. Out of Resources

D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6 No Console Output Devices are found

D7 No C onso le Input Devi ces ar e f ound

D8 Invalid password

D9 Error load ing Boo t Optio n (LoadImage re turned error)

DA B oot Op tion is fai led (StartImage returned error)

DB Flash update is faile d

DC Reset protocol is not available

4 Some of the Arch ite ctural Proto cols are not av ailable

5 No Co nsole Output Dev ices ar e fo und

5 No Co nso le I nput D ev ices are fo und

1 Invalid password

6 Flash update is failed

7 Reset protocol is not available

8 Platform PCI re source require ments cannot be met

01 Sy stem i s ente ring S 1 sleep state

02 Sy stem i s ente ring S 2 sleep state

03 Sy stem i s ente ring S 3 sleep state

04 Sy stem i s ente ring S 4 sleep state

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