GIGABYTE MSH61DI Owner's Manual

MSH61DI

LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i3 / Core™ i5

™

i7 processors/ Intel® Pentium® series processors

Core

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

Copyright

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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

 For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
 For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................4

MSH61DI Motherboard Layout ........................................................................................5

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 7

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 8

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 10

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................10

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................12

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 13

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................13

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................14

1-5 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 15

1-6 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 17

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................27

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 29

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 31

2-2-1 ACPI Settings .........................................................................................................32

2-2-2 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................33

2-2-3 SATAConguration.................................................................................................35

2-2-4 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration ....................................................................................37

2-2-5 USBConguration ..................................................................................................38

2-2-6 H/W Monitor ............................................................................................................40

2-3 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 41

2-4 Boot Menu ...................................................................................................... 43

2-5 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 44

2-6 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 45

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Box Contents

MSH61DI motherboard

Driver CD

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

• 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.

• The motherboard image is for reference only.

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MSH61DI Motherboard Layout

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26

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Item Code Description

1 SPEK Speaker cable connector
2 LINE_IN Audio Line In port
3 SPDIF Optical S/PDIF Out connector
4 R_USB2 USB 3.0 ports
5 R_USB1 USB 2.0 ports
6 BAT Battery connector
7 HDMI HDMI port
8 CLR_CMOSHW Clear CMOS jumper

9 LAN1 RJ45 LAN port
10 DC_IN DC In power connector
11 ATX_19V 2 pin power connector
12 MIN_PCIE1 Mini PCi Express connector
13 M_SATA MSATA connector
14 TP_USB Touch panel USB connector
15 TV_USB TV tuner USB connector
16 BL_SW Back Light switch
17 F_PANEL Front panelconnector
18 SATA1/SATA2 SATA cable connectors
19 HDD_PWR Hard disk power connector
20 F_USB1 USB connector
21 F_AUDIO1 Audio cable connector
22 CPU_FAN CPU fan connector
23 CPU1 Intel LGA1155 socket
24 SYS_FAN System fan connector
25 FPD Flat Panel Display connector
26 LVDS LVDS connector
27 DMIC_CON Digital Mic connector
28 WEB_CON WEBCAM connector
29 SODIMMB1 DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel B-1 )
30 SODIMMA1 DDR3 SO-DIMM slot (channel A-1 )

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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, 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 sup-

ply 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 hard-

ware 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 sys-

tem 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 certied computer technician.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU  Support for Intel® Core™ i7, Core™i5, Core™i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®

processors in the LGA1155 package
 Support Up to 95W
 L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset  Intel® H61 Sandy Bridge chipset

Memory  2 x 1.5V DDR3 SO-DIMM slot

 Max. to 8GB (4GB x 2)
 Dual channel architecture
 Support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz

Display  1 x HDMI 1.3 out

 1 x LVDS slot for All-In-One PC

Audio  Realtek ALC887 codec

 High Denition Audio
 2 Channel / SPDIF out

LAN  1 x Realtek RTL8111E supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  1 x Mini PCI Express slot (Half size)

 1 x Mini PCI Express slot (Full size/MSATA function/optional)

Onboard
Graphics

Storage Interface  2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

USB  2 x USB 3.0 ports (back panel)

Internal
Connectors

 Build in Intel® processor

 2 x USB 2.0 ports (back panel)
 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Card reader/Touch panel/webcam and other devices)
 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
 1 x HDD power connector
 1 x CPU fan header
 1 x System fan header
 1 x Front panel header
 1 x Audio header
 3 x USB 2.0 headers
 1 x Speaker header
 1 x LVDS connector
 1 x FPD connector
 1 x Web CAM connector
 1 x DMIC connector

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Back Panel
Connectors

 1 x DC-IN
 1 x RJ-45 port
 1 x HDMI port
 2 x USB 3.0 ports
 2 x USB 2.0 ports
 1 x SPDIF port
 1 x Audio Line In

I/O Controller  iTE IT8773 chip

Hardware
Monitor

 CPU/System temperature detection
 CPU fan speed detection

BIOS  1 x 64 Mbit ash

 AMI BIOS

Form Factor  Mini ITX Form Factor; 170cm x 170cm

* GIGA BYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and produc t-related infor mation

without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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 specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU,
graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment KeyAlignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Notch

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from

the power outlet power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU.

Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down

and away from the socket with your nger. Then

completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may
align the CPU notches with the socket alignment
keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold

your index finger down on the rear grip of the
socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the
front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and
then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket
contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always re­place the protective socket cover when the CPU
is not installed.)

Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one
hand to hold the socket lever and use the other
to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing
the load plate, make sure the front end of the
load plate is under the shoulder screw.

Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked
position.

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NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the
lever base portion.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Male Push
Pin

Direction of the
Arrow Sign on
the Male Push
Pin

The Top
of Female
Push Pin

Female
Push Pin

Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal paste on
the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four

push pins through the pin holes on the mother­board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of

the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning
the push pin along the direction of the arrow is
for removing the cooler, and the opposite
direction is for installing it..)

Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down

each push pin. Check that the Male and Female

push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU

cooler installation manual for instructions on
installing the cooler.)

Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-

erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU

cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
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.

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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.

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. En­abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:

SODIMMB1

SODIMMA1

)

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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

Step 1. Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIM slot.
Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed In only one direction.

Step 2. Push down the memory and seat it rmly.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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2

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1-5 Back Panel Connectors

DC Power Jack

Connect the DC power to this port.

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.

HDMI Port

The HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to

transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI
audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of
1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

• When After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the

HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the gures below

for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/
HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features..

• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM
formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)

USB 2.0 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key­board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

USB 3.0 Port

The USB port supports the USB 3.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key­board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

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.

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

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Connection/
Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED

State Description

Orange 1 Gb ps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data tr ansmission o r receiving is oc curring

• 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.

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1-6 Internal Connectors

11

10

12

13

8

14

17

16

6

5

15

1

2

7

9

1) F_PANEL

2) SATA1/2

3) HDD_PWR

4) F_USB1

5) TV_USB

6) TP_USB

7) F_AUDIO

8) FPD

9) CPU_FAN

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.

10) SYS_FAN

11) LVDS

12) WEB_CON

13) DMIC_CON

14) SPEK

15) BL_SW

16) ATX_19V

17) CLR_CMOSHW

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1) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor 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.

12 11

2 1

Pin No. Signal Name Denition

1 HDD LED + Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)

2 Power LED+ Power LED Signal anode (+)

3 HDD LED - Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)

4 Power LED- Power LED Signal cathode(-)

5 GND Ground

6 Power Switch+ Power Button anode (+)

7 RST Reset Button

8 GND Ground

9 LED_WLAN Wireless LAN active LED Signal anode (+)

10 NA No Connect

11 PCH_GPIO1 Brigtness up Button Signal

12 PCH_GPIO6 Brigtness down Button Signal

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.

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2) SATA1/2 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

DEBUG
PORT

DEBUG
PORT

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

SATA 1SATA 2

7

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

1

3) HDD_PWR (HDD Power Connector)

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Pin No. Denition

1 +12V

2 GND

5

1

3 VCC

4 VCC

5 GND

4) F_USB1 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. 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. Denition

1 USB Power 5V

10

2

1

2 USB Power 5V

3 USB D-

4 USB D-

9

5 USB D+

6 USB D+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 GND

5/6) TP_USB/TV_USB (Touch Panel USB Headers/TV USB Headers)

Pin No. Denition

1 Power

TP_USB

141

2 USB D-

3 USB D+

TV_USB

4

10 GND

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7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition 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 AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC in L

2 GND

3 MIC in R

10

2

1

4 PCH_GPIO68

5 Line out R

6 MIC Jack detect

9

7 GND

8 No Pin

9 Line out L

10 Line out jack detect

• 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.

8) FPD (Flat Panel Display Headers)

Flat Panel Display (FPD)is a high-speed interface connecting the output of a video controller in a laptop

computer, computer monitor or LCD television set to the display panel. Most laptops, LCD computer
monitors and LCD TVs use this interface internally.

The headers conform to FPD specication.

Pin No. Denition

1

8

1 Backlight Enable

2 Backlight control

3 FPD_19V

4 FPD_19V

5 GND

6 GND

7 Brighrness Up

8 Brighrness Down

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9/10) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) headers. 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which
requires the use of a CPU 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. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

1

CPU_FAN

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from
overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

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11) LVDS (LVDS Headers)

LVDS stands for Low-voltage differential signaling, which uses high-speed analog circuit
techniques to provide multigigabit data transfers on copper interconnects and is a generic interface

standard for high-speed data transmission.

Pin No. Denition

1 +RXO3

2 -RXO3

3 +RXO2

4 -RXO2

5 +RXO1

6 -RXO1

7 +RXO0

8 -RXO0

9 +RXE3

10 -RXE3

11 +RXE2

12 -RXE2

13 +RXE1

14 -RXE1

15 +RXE0

16 -RXE0

17 GND

18 LCDVCC

19 LCDVCC

20 LCDVCC

Pin No. Denition

21 NC

22 VCC3

23 GND

24 GND

25 GND

26 +RXECLKO

27 -RXECLKO

28 GND

29 GND

30 GND

31 SCL

32 BKLTEN

33 BKLTCTL

34 +RXECLKE

35 -RXECLKE

36 FPD_19V

37 FPD_19V

38 FPD_19V

39 NC

40 SDA

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12) WEB_CON (WebCAM Headers)

13) DMIC_CON (DMIC Headers)

1

4

1

4

Pin No. Denition

1 Power

2 USB D-

3 USB D+

4 GND

Pin No. Denition

1 Power

2 DMICDATA

3 GND

4 DMICCLK

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14) SPEK (Speaker Headers)

15) BL_SW (Back Light Switch)

Pin No. Denition

1 Speaker OUT L-

14

2 Speaker OUT L+

3 Speaker OUT R+

4 Speaker OUT R-

Pin No. Denition

1 2

1 BL_DOWN

2 BL_UP

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16) ATX_19V (2 Pin Power Connector)

1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2

2 +19V

17) CLR_CMOSHW (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset

the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to
temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few

seconds.

Open: Normal operation (Default setting)

Close: Clear CMOS data

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS

values.

• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from

the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually

congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

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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 conguration 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 conguration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <DEL> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To
see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS
Setup program.

• BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS
version, it is recommended that you don't 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/
clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<h><i><f><g> Move the selection bar to select an item
<Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu
<Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
Submenus: Exit current submenu
<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> Show descriptions of the function keys
<F2> Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right (submenus only)
<F5> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
<F6> Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus
<F7> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus

<F8> Access the Q-Flash utility
<F9> Display system information
<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
<F11> Save CMOS to BIOS
<F12> Load CMOS from BIOS

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The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)



F11: Save CMOS to BIOS



This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles

(Prole 1-8) and name each prole. First enter the prole name (to erase the default prole name, use

the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.
 F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
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 prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the

BIOS settings. First select the prole you wish to load, then press <Enter> to complete.

Advanced



This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features.

(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically congure hard disk parameters.)

Chipset



Northbridge and Southbridge additional features conguration.

Boot



This setup page provides items for conguration of boot sequence.

Security



Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Conguration supervisor password allows you to

restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup.
A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.
A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Save & Exit



Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing

<F10> can also carry out this task.)
Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the conrmation mes-

sage will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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2-1 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use
arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu.

Main Menu Help

The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the

menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of
the submenu.

• If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to

access more advanced options.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Restore 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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BIOS Version

Display version number of the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Vendor

Display BIOS vendor information.

Core Version

Display version of the processor.

Compliency

Display compliency information.

Project Version

Display version number of the project.

BIOS Build Date and Time

Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address information.

Memory Information

Total Memory

Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

System Date

Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format.

System Time

Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format.

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2-2 Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for conguring the function of various hardware components.

Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OPROM

Enable/Disable Boot Option for PXE device with option ROM.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

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2-2-1 ACPI Settings

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is pressed.
Suspend Disabled/S1 (CPU Stop Clock)/S3 (Suspend to RAM).
Default setting is S3 (Suspend to RAM).

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2-2-2 CPUConguration

 CPUConguration

CPU Type

Displays the processor type information.

CPU Signature

Displays the processor ID information.

Processor Cores

Display the information of the processor core.

Intel HT Technology

Display Intel Hyper Threading Technology function support information.

Intel VT-x Technology

Display Intel Virtualization Technology function support information.

Intel SMX Technology

Display Intel Secure Mode Extensions Technology function support information.

Execute Disable Bit

When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of code in data-only memory pages. This
provides some protection against buffer overow attacks.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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Intel Virtualization Technology

Select whether to enable the Intel Virtualization Technology function. VT allows a single platform to run
multiple operating systems in independent partitions.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

CPU C3/C6 Support

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 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/C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS auto-

matically congure this setting.

Options available for CPU C3 Report: ACPI C2/ACPI C3/Disabled. Default setting is ACPI C2.
Options available for CPU C6 Report: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.
Display the information of Recommended short duration power limit.

(Note)

(Note) This item is present only if 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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2-2-3 SATAConguration

 SATAConguration

SATA Port 0/SATA Port 1/mSATA

The category identies Serial ATA and mSATA types of hard disk that are installed in the computer.

System will automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work

properly if you enter improper information for this category.

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside device casing. Enter the appropriate option

based on this information.

Type

Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting)
CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters

automatically.

ARMD: Use ARMD drive is installed here.

LBA/Large Mode

Congure the device type in the specic IDE channel support LBA Mode.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Congure the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode.

Auto: The data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports it.
Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

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PIO Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

PIO Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

DMA Mode

Congure the DMA mode of the device in the specic IDE channel.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

S.M.A.R.T Mode

This feature allows you to set the PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the two IDE devices (Master

and Slave drives) attached to that particular IDE channel.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

S.M.A.R.T Mode

This option enables/disables support for the hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. capability. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Moni-

toring Analysis And Reporting) technology is supported by all current hard disks and it allows the early

prediction and warning of impending hard disk disasters.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

32Bit Data Transfer

Congure the 32Bit Data Transfer rate.

Option available: Auto/Disabled. Default setting is Auto.

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2-2-4 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration

 IntelTXT(LT)Conguration

The Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) submenu is a display page for the Intel TXT information.

Items on this window are non-congurable.

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2-2-5 USBConguration

Legacy USB Support

Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices.
Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

USB 3.0 Support

When enabled, the USB 3.0 controller will function normally.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

XHCI Hand-off

Enable/Disable XHCI Hand-off function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

EHCI Hand-off

Enable/Disable EHCI Hand-off function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Port 60/64 Emulation

Enable I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB Keyboard

Legacy support for non-USB aware OS.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

USB hardware delays and time-out

USB transfer time-out

Dene USB transfer start unit command timeout.

Options available: 10 sec/20sec/30sec/40sec.

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Device reset time-out

Dene USB device reset start unit command timeout.

Options available: 10 sec/20sec/30sec/40sec.

Device power-up delay

Dene USB device powering up start unit command timeout. When this item is set to Manual, you can

press numeric keys to congure desired values.

Options available: Auto/Manual.

Mass Storage Device

This BIOS feature determines if the USB ash drive be treated as a oppy disk drive or a hard drive.

Options available: Auto.

(Note)

(Note) This item is present only if you attach USB types of device.

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2-2-6 H/W Monitor

Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system tem-

perature, and fan speed, Items on this window are non-congurable.

CPU/SYS SMART FAN Control

Enable CPU/System Fan Stop Warning function.

Option available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

SYS FAN Type

Select system fan type.
Option available: 3 Pin/4 Pin. Default setting is 3 Pin.

System Temperature/CPU Temperature

Displays current CPU and System temperature.

CPU/SYS Fan Speed (RPM)

Displays current CPU and system fan speed.

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2-3 Chipset Menu

VT-d

Enable/Disable Intel VD-d Technology function.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Iniate Graphic Adapter

Select which graphic controller to use as primary boot device.

Options available: IGD/PEG/IGD. Default setting is PEG/IGD.

IGD Memory

Determone the IGD shared memory size.

Options available: 32M/64M/96M/128M/160M/192M/224M/256M/288M/320M/352M/384M/416M/448M/
480M/512M/Disabled.

Restore AC Power Loss

This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs.
Power On: System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.
Power Off: Do not power on system when AC power is back.
Last State: Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed.
Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. Default setting is Power Off.

Deep Sx & Disable WOL from S5

Deep Sx conguration. When this item set to enabled, the WOL from S5 will be disabled.

Options available: Disabled/Enabled in S5/Enabled in S4 and S5.
Default setting is Enable in S4 and S5.

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Azalia HD Audio

Enable/Disable onboard audio controller.
Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-4 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error

message if the drive(s) specied is not bootable.

 BootConguration

Bootup NumLock State

Allows you to select power-on state for NumLock function.
Options available: On/Off. Default setting is On.

Boot Option Priorities

Press Enter to congure the boot priority.

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

Press Enter to congure the boot priority.

Boot Priority Order

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2-5 Security Menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac­cess passwords.

There are two types of passwords that you can set:

• Adminstrator Password

Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.

• User Password

Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable

this eld, a Administrator Password must rst be set. A user can only access and modify the

System Time, System Date, and Set User Password elds.

AdministratorPassword

Press Enter to congure the Administrator password.

User Password

Press Enter to congure the user password.

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2-6 Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then
press Enter.

Save Changes and Exit

Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup and exit system setup.

Options available: Yes/No.

Discard Changes and Exit

Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup and exit system setup .

Options available: Yes/No.

Save Changes and Reset

Active this option to reset system after saving the changes.

Options available: Yes/No.

Discard Changes and Reset

Active this option to reset system after without saving any changes.

Options available: Yes/No.

Save Changes

Active this option to save all the changes.

Discard Changes

Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.

Save as User Default

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load user default settings.
Options available: Yes/No.

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Restore as User Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to restore user default settings.
Options available: Yes/No.

Restore as User Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to restore user default settings.
Options available: Yes/No.

Boot Override

Press Enter to congure the device as the boot-up drive.

LaunchEFIShellfromlesystemdevice

Press <Enter> on this item to Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device.

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