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GA-Q87M-MK
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME- Q87 MMK-1101R
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Motherboard
GA-Q87M-MK
Motherboard
GA-Q87M-MK
Aug. 8, 2013
Aug. 8, 2013
Copyright
© 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by
any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the
revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS,
drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
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Table of Contents
GA-Q87M-MK Motherboard Layout ................................................................................4
GA-Q87M-MK Motherboard Block Diagram ................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specications ..................................................................................... 7
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 10
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 10
1-7 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup .................................................................................................. 18
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 18
2-2 M .I.T. .............................................................................................................. 19
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 23
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 24
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 27
2-6 Power Management ....................................................................................... 30
2-7 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................32
3-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 32
3-2 Drivers Installation ......................................................................................... 34
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 35
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 36
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GA-Q87M-MK Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
DDR3_4
DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_1
DVI
DUAL
DP
HDMI
USB30_LAN2
USB30_LAN1
AUDIO
iTE®Super I/O
CODEC
F_AUDIO
SPDIF
Intel
GbE LAN
®
Intel
GbE LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI1
PCI2
SPDIF_O
®
GA-Q87M-MK
SYS_FAN
COMBCOMA
LGA1150
BAT
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
LPT
F_USB2
Box Contents
5 GA-Q87M-MK motherboard
5 Motherboard driver disk 5 Two SATA cables
5 User's Manual 5 I/O Shield
F_USB1
Intel® Q87
MINI_PCIE_MSATA
TPM IC
F_USB30
DEBUG
(Note)
ATX
CLR_CMOS
BIOS
F_PANEL
SATA 3
1 0
3 2
5 4
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
(Note) Whether this feature is supported depends on the product being received.
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GA-Q87M-MK Motherboard Block Diagram
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
x1
1 PCI Express x1
PCI Express Bus
x16
(Note 2)
HDMI
or
(Note 2)
DVI-I
LAN2
RJ45
Intel
GbE LAN
x1
x1 x1
PCIe to PCI
Bridge
PCI Bus
1 Mini PCI Express
DVI-D
DisplayPort
®
(Note 1)
Switch
LAN1
RJ45
®
Intel
GbE LAN
x1
DMI 2.0
(Note 3)
LGA1150
CPU
Intel® Q87
FDI
CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 1600/1333 MHz
BIOS
1 SATA 6Gb/s
1 mSATA
or
Switch
5 SATA 6Gb/s
6 USB 3.0/2.0
6 USB 2.0/1.1
LPC Bus
iTE®
Super
I/O
Dual Channel Memory
LPT
COM
CODEC
PS/2 KB/Mouse
TPM
S/PDIF Out
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
2 PCI
Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-I and HDMI is not supported. However, DVI-I can still be converted to
D-Sub by adapter if HDMI is connected.
(Note 3) Mini PCIe and mSATA interfaces share the same connector.
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep
your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply
has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors
in the LGA1150 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Q87 Express Chipset
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
* Simultaneous output for DVI-I and HDMI is not supported. However, DVI-I can still
be converted to D-Sub by adapter if HDMI is connected.
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
* Simultaneous output for DVI-I and HDMI is not supported. However, DVI-I can still
be converted to D-Sub by adapter if HDMI is connected.
* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160
* The DisplayPort does not support other types of display connections by adapter.
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC887 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Two Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Support for Teaming
Support for Intel® vPro™ (USB30_LAN1)
* The Intel® vPro™ function and Teaming function cannot be used at the same time.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x Mini PCI Express x1 slot
* Mini PCIe and mSATA interfaces share the same connector.
2 x PCI slots
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Storage Interface Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~SATA3 5)
* The SATA3 5 connector will become unavailable when the mSATA connector is
installed with a solid state drive.
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
USB Chipset:
- 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the
internal USB header)
- 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the
internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x mSATA connector
* Mini PCIe and mSATA interfaces share the same connector.
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x serial port headers
1 x parallel port header
1 x debug card header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-I port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x RJ-45 ports
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1 x 64 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
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Unique Features Support for Xpress Install
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
specications.
- EZ Setup
- USB Blocker
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Small Business Advantage
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Operating
System
Form Factor
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
* Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s)
for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to
prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches
on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU
may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended that the system
bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the
peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your
hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7
* If you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from
GIGABYTE's website.
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1150 CPU Socket
LGA1150 CPU
Alignment
Key
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Alignment
Key
Notch
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate
automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling
Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3
sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,
we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-I Port
The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the
actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-I
connection to this port.
(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-I and HDMI is not supported. However, DVI-I can still be converted to
(Note)
D-Sub by adapter if HDMI is connected.
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DVI-D Port
(Note 1)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
HDMI Port
(Note 2)
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The
maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the
monitor being used.
DisplayPort Port
(Note 3)
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution
of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
After installing the DisplayPort or HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to DisplayPort or HDMI.
Triple-DisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:
Triple-display congurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display
congurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used
to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-I and HDMI is not supported. However, DVI-I can still be converted to
D-Sub by adapter if HDMI is connected.
(Note 3) The DisplayPort does not support other types of display connections by adapter.
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To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
1-7 Internal Connectors
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
6) MINI_PCIE_MSATA
7) F_PANEL
8) F_AUDIO
1
16
9
3
2
10
7
6
5
148
13
11415
12
9) SPDIF_O
10) CLR_CMOS
11) F_USB30
12) F_USB1/F_USB2
13) COMA/COMB
14) LPT
15) DEBUG
16) BAT
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
DEBUG
PORT
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consump-
tion be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can
lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
3
1
2
4
ATX_12V
12
ATX
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX:
24
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
131
ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V/Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
CPU_FAN
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
1
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
1
SYS_FAN
• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheat-
ing may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
• These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
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5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
G.QBOFM
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Q87 Chipset supports
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
5 3 1
SATA 3
4 2 0
7
7
1
1
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 GND 5 RXN
2 TXP 6 RXP
3 TXN 7 GND
4 GND
• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives
are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
• A RAID 5 conguration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does
not have to be an even number.)
• A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.
6) MINI_PCIE_MSATA (Mini PCIe and mSATA interfaces share the same connector)
Selects whether to install a mini PCIe card or a solid-state drive. The mSATA connector conforms to SATA
6Gb/s standard and can connect to a single solid-state drive. When the mSATA connector is installed with
a solid-state drive, the SATA3 5 connector will become unavailable. There is not such limitation if you select
to install a mini PCIe card.
MINI_PCIE_MSATA
7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header
according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
Speaker
Power Switch
Power LED
SPEAK-
SPEAK+
PW+
PLED+
• PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your
system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more
information).
• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
• RES (Reset Switch, Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch,
power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
PW-
PLED-
19
20
PWR_LEDPWR_LEDPWR_LED+
CI+
RES+
HD-
2
1
CI-
RES-
HD+
Power LED
Reset
Switch
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Chassis Intrusion Header
• PLED/PWR_LED
(Power LED, Yellow/Purple):
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the
chassis front panel. The LED is on when the
system is operating. The LED is off when the sys-
tem is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
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8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
1 2 3 4 5
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
1
9
10 2
• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a
single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments,
please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 GND
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expan-
sion card.
1
Pin No. Denition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
10) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually
congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).
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G.QBOFM
11) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
F_AUDIO(H)
F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the
optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1
1
20
10
11
VBUS
2
SSRX1-
3
SSRX1+
4
GND
5
SSTX1-
6
SSTX1+
7
GND
8
D1-
9
D1+
10
NC
11
D2+
12
D2-
13
GND
14
SSTX2+
15
SSTX2-
16
GND
17
SSRX2+
18
SSRX2-
19
VBUS
20
No Pin
12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
9
10
• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.
• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
1
2
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
13) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Headers)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
9
10
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
1
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
2
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
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14) LPT (Parallel Port Header)
G.QBOFM
The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional
LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1
STB-
2
25
26
1
2
AFD-
3
PD0
4
ERR-
5
PD1
6
INIT-
7
PD2
8
SLIN-
9
PD3
10
GND
11
PD4
12
GND
13
PD5
14
GND
15
PD6
16
GND
17
PD7
18
GND
19
ACK-
20
GND
21
BUSY
22
GND
23
PE
24
No Pin
25
SLCT
26
GND
15) DEBUG (Debug Card Header)
(Note)
This header can connect a debug card.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
11
12
1
2
1 No Pin 7 LAD3
2 GND 8 -LFRAME
3 VCC3 9 -PFMRST
4 LAD0 10 DB CLK
5 LAD1 11 DB_P_SENSOR
6 LAD2 12 NC
16) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.
• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain
about the battery model.
• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery
(the positive side should face up).
• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal
object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder,
making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
(Note) Whether this feature is supported depends on the product being received.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving
system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the
user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keep the conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
• Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing
may result in system malfunction.
• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(Sample BIOS Version: D16a)
Function Keys
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>
to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
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2-2 M.I.T.
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
total memory size, CPU temperature and Vcore.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory
and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
` M.I.T. Current Status
This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
` Advanced Frequency Settings
& Performance Upgrade
Provides you with ve different overclocking congurations. Options are: 20% Upgrade, 40% Upgrade,
60% Upgrade, 80% Upgrade, 100% Upgrade. (Default: Auto)
& Processor Graphics Clock
Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to 4000 MHz. (Default:
Auto)
& CPU Upgrade
Allows you to set the CPU frequency. Options may vary depending on the CPU being used. (Default: Auto)
(Note)
& CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
& CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
` Advanced CPU Core Settings
& CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note)
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(Note)
& K OC
Allows for increased performance by using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto)
& CPU PLL Selection
Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Filter PLL Level
Allows you to set the Filter PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Uncore Ratio
Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used.
& Uncore Frequency
Displays the current CPU Uncore frequency.
& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active)
Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios
according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
(Note)
(Note)
& Turbo Power Limit (Watts)
Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the
specied power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power.
Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
& Core Current Limit (Amps)
Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specied current
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets the
power limit according to the CPU specications. (Default: Auto)
& No. of CPU Cores Enabled
Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Hyper-Threading Technology
Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system
halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to
decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& C3 State Support
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
& C6/C7 State Support
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note)
(Note)
(Note)
(Note)
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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& CPU Thermal Monitor
(Note1)
Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& CPU EIST Function
(Note1)
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting.
(Default: Auto)
& ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)
(Note2)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 Uses Prole 1 settings.
(Note2)
Prole2
Uses Prole 2 settings.
& System Memory Multiplier
Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)
& Memory Frequency (MHz)
The rst memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; the second
is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according to the System Memory Multiplier settings.
` Advanced Memory Settings
& ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
(Note2)
, System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz)
& Memory Enhancement Settings
Provides three different memory performance enhancement settings: Normal (basic performance), Enhanced
Stability, and Enhanced Performance. (Default: Normal)
& Memory Timing Mode
Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing
settings below to be congurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual.
& ProleDDRVoltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item
will display as 1.50V. When ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2, this item will
display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.
& Channel Interleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Rank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access differ-
ent ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically
congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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` Channel A/B Timing Settings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory
timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are congurable only when
Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail
to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values
by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
` Advanced Voltage Settings
This section provides CPU voltage control options.
` PC Health Status
& Reset Case Open Status
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open eld will
show "No" at next boot.
& Case Open
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
& CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.
& CPU/System Temperature
Displays current CPU/system temperature.
& CPU/System Fan Speed
Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
& CPU/System Temperature Warning
Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS
will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
& CPU/System Fan Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or
fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
& CPU Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can
adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
& Fan Speed Percentage
Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. This item is congurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is
set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
& System Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You can
adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item.
Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
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& Fan Speed Percentage
Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is congurable only when System Fan Speed Control
is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
` Miscellaneous Settings
& PCIeSlotConguration
Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation
mode is subject to the hardware specication of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can
support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure this setting. (Default: Auto)
& 3DMark01 Boost
Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)
2-3 System Information
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.
& System Language
Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
& System Date
Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
between the Month, Date, and Year elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.
& System Time
Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Use
<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second elds and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.
& Access Level
Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
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2-4 BIOS Features
& Boot Option Priorities
Species the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the
rst priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only
displays the device with the highest priority for a specic type. For example, only hard drive dened as the
rst priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here.
Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prexed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device
list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prexed with "UEFI:"
string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select
the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prexed with "UEFI:" string.
& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities
Species the boot order for a specic device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, oppy disk drives,
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press <Enter> on this item to enter the submenu that
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device
for this type is installed.
& Bootup NumLock State
Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default:
Enabled)
& Security Option
Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After conguring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)
& Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
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& Fast Boot
Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disabled)
& Limit CPUID Maximum
(Note)
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP
operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default:
Disabled)
& Execute Disable Bit
(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the com-
puter, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting
software and system. (Default: Enabled)
& Intel Virtualization Technology
(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technol-
ogy will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With
virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
& Intel TXT(LT) Support
(Note)
Enables or disables Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT). Intel® Trusted Execution Technol-
ogy provides a hardware-based security foundation. (Default: Disabled)
& Dynamic Storage Accelerator
Enables or disables Intel® Dynamic Storage Accelerator. When enabled, the hard drive I/O performance
will be adjusted according to hard drive load. (Default: Disabled)
(Note)
& VT-d
Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled)
Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the com-
puter, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting
software and system. (Default: Enabled)
& Windows 8 Features
Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS)
& CSM Support
Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only.
This item is congurable only when OS Type is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL.
& Boot Mode Selection
Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
UEFI and Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI
option ROM. (Default)
Legacy only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy option ROM.
UEFI only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI option ROM.
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Always.
& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Always.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about
Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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& Storage Boot Option Control
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Disabled Disables option ROM.
Legacy only Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)
UEFI only Enables UEFI option ROM only.
Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM rst.
UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM rst.
This item is congurable only when CSM Support is set to Always.
& Other PCI Device ROM Priority
Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other
than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only.
UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
& Network stack
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from
the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)
& Ipv4 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network stack is enabled.
& Ipv6 PXE Support
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is congurable only when Network stack is enabled.
& Administrator Password
Allows you to congure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and
then press <Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
& User Password
Allows you to congure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press
<Enter>. You will be requested to conrm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the
correct one rst. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password. Press
<Enter> again when prompted to conrm.
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2-5 Peripherals
& Initial Display First
Species the rst initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics
card or the onboard graphics.
IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the rst display.
PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the rst display. (Default)
PCI Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as the rst display.
& PCH LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
& XHCI Mode
Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS.
Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot
environment. This mode is similar to Auto, but it adds the capability to route the ports
to xHCI or EHCI according to setting used in previous boots (for non-G3 boot) in the
pre-boot environment. This allows the use of USB 3.0 devices prior to OS boot. xHCI
controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in Auto, when previous boot
routs ports to EHCI. Note: This is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI pre-
boot support. (Default)
Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. Then it uses ACPI protocols to
provide an option to enable the xHCI controller and reroute the sharable ports. Note:
This is the recommended mode when BIOS does NOT have xHCI pre-boot support.
Enabled All shared ports are eventually routed to the xHCI controller during the BIOS boot process.
If BIOS does not have pre-boot support for the xHCI controller, it should initially route
the sharable ports to the EHCI controller and then prior to OS boot it should route the
ports to xHCI controller. Note: OS has to provide support for the xHCI controller in this
mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work.
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Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are routed to the EHCI controller and the xHCI controller is turned
off. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software
support/availability.
Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller
before booting to OS, and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB
3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI.
& Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
& mini PCIE/mSATA Select
Selects whether to let the system enable mSATA or mini PCIe depending on the device connected or force
mSATA to always enabled. (Default: Auto)
& Intel Processor Graphics
Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Enabled)
& Intel Processor Graphics Memory Allocation
Allows you to set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are: 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M)
& DVMT Total Memory Size
Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: MAX)
& Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled)
& Legacy USB Support
Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
& XHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off sup-
port. (Default: Enabled)
& EHCI Hand-off
Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off sup-
port. (Default: Disabled)
& USB Storage Devices
Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.
` Trusted Computing
& Security Device Support
Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed.
(Default: Disable)
& OnBoard LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
` SATAConguration
& Integrated SATA Controller.
Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
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& SATA Mode Selection
Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or congures the SATA control-
lers to AHCI mode.
IDE Congures the SATA controller to IDE mode.
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI Congures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specication that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)
` Serial ATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)
& Hot plug
Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)
& External SATA
Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: Disabled)
` Intel(R)Anti-TheftTechnologyConguration
This section allows you to enable/disable Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT), a hardware-based
anti-theft protection solution, and provides you with related conguration options.
` AMTConguration
This section allows you to enable/disable Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) for remote
computer management on hardware level and provides you with further conguration options.
` SuperIOConguration
This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to congure the serial port and
parallel port.
& Serial Port A/B
Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)
& Parallel Port
Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled)
& Device Mode
This item is congurable only when Parallel Port is set to Enabled. It allows you to select an operating
mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: Standard Parallel Port Mode (Default), EPP Mode
(Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP Mode (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP Mode & ECP Mode.
` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
& ISCT Support
Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled)
` Serial Port Console Redirection
This section allows you to enable/disable serial port console redirection for remote server management
through a serial port.
` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection
This sub-menu provides information on LAN conguration and related conguration options.
` Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection
This sub-menu provides information on LAN conguration and related conguration options.
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2-6 Power Management
& Power Loading
Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate caus-
ing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically congure
this setting. (Default: Auto)
& Resume by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:
Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specic time on each day or on a specic day in a month.
Wake up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
& Wake on LAN
Enables or disables the wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
& ErP
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: PME event wake
up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN.
& Restore AC Power Loss
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Last State The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
Power On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Power Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Congures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
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& RC6(Render Standby)
Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)
& Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Any Key Press any key to turn on the system.
Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
& Power On Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
& Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Move Move the mouse to turn on the system.
Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system.
2-7 Save & Exit
& Save & Exit Setup
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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& Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
& Load Optimized Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
& Boot Override
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to conrm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
& SaveProles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles and
save as Setup Prole 1~ Setup Prole 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/USB/FDD to save the prole to your storage device.
& LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the BIOS settings. First select the prole you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the prole previously created from your storage device or load the prole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
Chapter 3 Appendix
3-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)
Before you begin
• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives
with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.
• Windows 8/7 setup disk.
• Motherboard driver disk.
• A USB thumb drivev
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA
port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
Make sure to congure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus,
refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals."
Steps:
1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go
to Peripherals\SATAConguration, make sure SATA Controllers is enabled. To create RAID, set SATA
Mode Selection to RAID. If you do not want to create RAID, set this item to IDE or AHCI.Turn on your
computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Ensure OnChip
SATA Channel is enabled under Peripherals. Set OnChip SATA Type to RAID.
2. If you want to congure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the
settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information.
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The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and
the BIOS version.
C-1.UEFIRAIDConguration
This mode supports Windows 8 64-bit installation only.
Step:
1. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. Save
the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology sub-menu.
3. On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the
Create RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters)
under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels supported include RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being
installed). Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.
4. Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key
on the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size .
The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set the
volume capacity.
5. After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin.
6. After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID
Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume
to check for information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc.
C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROM
Enter the Intel® legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the
installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID conguration.
Step:
1. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which
says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Conguration Utility". Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Conguration Utility.
2. After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear. If you want to create a RAID array, select
Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
3. After entering the CREATE VOLUME MENU screen, enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot
be special characters) under the Name item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level. RAID levels
supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of
the hard drives being installed). Press <Enter> to proceed.
4. Under Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. If only two hard drives are installed,
they will be automatically assigned to the array. Set the stripe block size if necessary. The stripe block size
can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, press <Enter>.
5. Enter the array capacity and press <Enter>. Finally press <Enter> on the Create Volume item to begin
creating the RAID array. When prompted to conrm whether to create this volume, press <Y> to conrm or
<N> to cancel.
6. When completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION
section, including the RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. To exit the RAID
BIOS utility, press <Esc> or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU.
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Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette
With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8/7.
Installing Windows 8/7
As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI
driver during the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you
install all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance
and compatibility. To install Windows 8, refer to the steps below:
Step:
1. Copy the IRST folder under BootDrv in the driver disk to your USB thumb drive.
2. Boot from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting
you to load the driver appears, select Browse.
3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are
as follows:
Windows 32-bit: \iRST\32Bit
Windows 64-bit: \iRST\64Bit
4. When a screen as shown, select Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID
Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation
3-2 Drivers Installation
• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows 8 as the example operating system.)
• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click
on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen
and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the
Run.exe program.)
"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click
the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need.
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