USER'S MANUAL
Of
Intel Q87/H81 Express Chipset
Based
M/B for LGA 1150 Quad Core Ready
Intel Core Processor
No. G03-NMF95-F
Rev: 2.0
Release date: August 20, 2014
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....................................................................... iii
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ANNOUCEMENT........................................................... iii
USER’S NOTICE.................................................................................................................. iv
MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION................................................................................... iv
ITEM CHECKLIST................................................................................................................ iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF THE MOTHERBOARD
1-1 SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................... 1
1-2 LAYOUT DIAGRAM ............................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 JUMPER SETTING................................................................................................. 6
2-2 CONNECTORS AND HEADERS............................................................................ 9
2-2-1 REAR I/O BACK PANEL CONNECTORS................................................. 9
2-2-2 MOTHERBOARD INTERNAL CONNECTORS.......................................... 10
2-2-3 HEADER PIN DEFINITION........................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCING BIOS
3-1 ENTERNING SETUP .............................................................................................. 18
3-2 BIOS MENU SCREEN............................................................................................ 18
3-3 FUNCTION KEYS................................................................................................... 19
3-4 GETTING HELP...................................................................................................... 19
3-5 MENU BARS .......................................................................................................... 20
3-6 MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................... 20
3-7 ADVANCED MENU ................................................................................................ 21
3-8 CHIPSET MENU..................................................................................................... 28
3-9 BOOT MENU.......................................................................................................... 31
3-10 SECURITY MENU .................................................................................................. 32
3-11 SAVE & EXIT MENU .............................................................................................. 33
TABLE OF CONTENT
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Environmental Safety Instruction
Avoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request
of the main chipset)
Generally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact
malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from
the welding spots’ that connect components and PCB. Computer should go
through an adaptive phase before it boots when it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer one to avoid condensation phenomenon. These water
drops attached on PCB or the surface of the components can bring about
phenomena as minor as computer instability resulted from corrosion and oxidation
from components and PCB or as major as short circuit that can burn the
components. Suggest starting the computer until the temperature goes up.
The increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer.
Using the close case may decrease the life of other device because the higher
temperature in the inner of the case.
Attention to the heat sink when you over-clocking. The higher temperature may
decrease the life of the device and burned the capacitor.
Environmental Protection Announcement
Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
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USER’S NOTICE
COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL,
INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED
OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE THIS MOTHER-BOARD SERIES AND WE
DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE, CORRECT ANY TIME
WITHOUT NOTICE. MANUFACTURER PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OF DATA,
INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE).
PRODUCTS AND CORPORATE NAMES APPEARING IN THIS MANUAL MAY OR MAY NOT BE
REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR COPYRIGHTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMPANIES, AND THEY ARE
USED ONLY FOR IDENTIFICATION OR EXPLANATION AND TO THE OWNER’S BENEFIT, WITHOUT
INTENT TO INFRINGE.
Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
2.0 Second Edition August 20, 2014
Item Checklist
Motherboard
User’s Manual
DVD for motherboard utilities
Cable(s)
I/O Back panel shield
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1600/1333
Chapter 1
Introduction of the Motherboard
1-1 Specification
Spec Description
Micro-ATX form factor; PCB size: 24.5 x24.5 cm
Design
Chipset
CPU Socket
Memory Slot
Expansion Slot
Storage
Dual LAN Chip
HD Audio Chip
BIOS
Multi I/O
Intel® Q87/H81 Express Chipset
Supports Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 series, Pentium®
processor in LAG1150 Package
* for detailed CPU support information please visit our website
NMF95-Q87: DDRIII RAM module slot x 4 for 4 * DDRIII
1600/1333 MHz RAM Module expandable to 32 GB (Maximum)
NMF95-H81: DDRIII RAM module slot x 2 for 2 * DDRIII
MHz RAM Module expandable to 16 GB (Maximum)
Support dual-channel function
1 * PCI-Express x16 slot
1 * PCI-Express x 4 slot (NMF95-H81 running by x 2 bus)
2 *32-bit PCI slot
1 * Full-size MSATA/ Mini-PCIE slot(NMF95-H81 only MSATA)
NMF95-Q87:5 * SATAIII 6Gb/s port, support RAID 0/1/5/10 mode
NMF95-H81:2 * SATAIII 6Gb/s port +1* SATAII 3Gb/s port
Integrated Intel® 82574L and i217-LM Gigabit Ethernet LAN chip
that supports Fast Ethernet LAN function of providing
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet data transfer rate
Realtek ALC662 6-channel Audio Codec integrated
Audio driver and utility included
64M Bit Flash ROM
Rear Panel I/O:
Serial port connector x1
Display port connector x1
HDMI port connector x1
DVI-D port connector x1
VGA port connector x1
USB 3.0 port connector x2
USB 2.0 port connector x4
RJ-45 LAN connector x2
Audio connector x3 (Line-in/Optical SPDIF-out, Line-out, MIC)
Internal I/O Connectors& Headers:
1 *24-pin main power connector
1 *8-pin 12V Power connector
Front panel audio header x1
CDIN header x1
HDMI-SPDIF header x1
PS/2 KB & MS header x1
GPIO header x1
CIR header x1
TPM 1.2 header x1
NMF95-H81:USB 2.0 header x1 (for 2* USB 2.0 expansion ports)
NMF95-Q87:USB 2.0 header x2 (for4* USB 2.0 expansion ports)
NMF95-Q87:USB 3.0 header x1 (for2* USB 3.0 expansion ports)
Front panel header x1
POWER LED header x1
Speaker header x1
COM port header x 9
SM_BUS header x1
LANLED header x2
1
RJ-45 LAN Ports
VGA Port
ATX Power
CPU Socket
over HDMI Port
32-bit PCI Slots
Front Panel
Audio Header
CDIN Header
TPM Header
USB 2.0 Headers
DIMM Slot x 4
SYS FAN1 Header
GPIO Header
SYS FAN2 Header
KBMS Header
CPUFAN Header
SM_BUS Header
PWR LED Header
*Full-size
CIR Header
Fan header x 3
1-2 Layout Diagram
Rear IO Diagram
Serial Port
Display Port
USB 3.0 Ports
HDMI Port
DVI-D Port
Motherboard Internal Diagram
--For NMF95-Q87:
Serial Port over
Display Port
USB 3.0 Ports
ATX 12V
Power Connector
Line-IN/
Optical SPDIF OUT
Line-OUT
MIC-IN
USB 2.0 Ports
DDRIII
VGA Port over
DVI–D Port
RJ-45 LAN Ports
Over USB 2.0 Ports
RJ-45 LAN Ports
Over USB 2.0 Ports
PCI Express 2.0 x 4 Slot (PE2)
HDMI_SPDIF Header
LGA 1150
Serial Port Headers
(COM5/6/3/2/4)
Intel Q87
Chipset
(USB3/4)
MSATA/Mini-PCIE
Slot
(MSATA)*
Serial Port Headers
(COM7/8/9/10)
*Notice: The MSATA slot from NMF95-Q87 can function as Mini-SATA slot or full-size Mini-PCIE
slot, depending on deferent devices connected to the slot.
Connector
USB 3.0 Header
SATAIII Ports
(SATA1/2/3/4/5)
NICLED Headers
Speaker Header
Front Panel Header
2
ATX Power
CPU Socket
over HDMI Port
32-bit PCI Slots
Front Panel
Audio Header
CDIN Header
TPM Header
DIMM Slot x 2
SYS FAN1 Header
GPIO Header
SYS FAN2 Header
KBMS Header
CPUFAN Header
SM_BUS Header
Header
*Full-size
CIR Header
Motherboard Internal Diagram
--For NMF95-H81:
Serial Port over
Display Port
USB 3.0 Ports
ATX 12V
Power Connector
DDRIII
VGA Port over
DVI–D Port
RJ-45 LAN Ports
Over USB 2.0 Ports
RJ-45 LAN Ports
Over USB 2.0 Ports
Audio Connectors
PCI Express 2.0 x 4 Slot (PE2)
HDMI_SPDIF Header
LGA 1150
Serial Port Headers
(COM5/6/3/2/4)
Intel H81
Chipset
USB 2.0 Header
(USB3)
MSATA Slot
(MSATA)
Serial Port Headers
(COM7/8/9/10)
Note:
1. The main differences between the two models are listed as below:
Differences NMF95-Q87 NMF95-H81
Chipset Intel Q87 Chipset Intel H81 Chipset
DIMM Slot 4*Slot (DIMM1/2/3/4) 2*Slot (DIMM1/3)
SATA Port 5*SATA 6Gb/s Port
(SATA1/2/3/4/5)
2* SATA 6Gb/s Port(SATA1/2)+
1* SATA 3Gb/s Port (SATA5)
USB 2.0 Header 2*Header (USB3/4) 1*Header(USB3)
USB 3.0 Header 1*Header (USB2) N/A
PE2 Slot PCI Express 2.0 x 4 slot,
Running by x4 bus
MSATA Slot Function optionally as MSATA
PCI Express 2.0 x 4 slot,
Running by x2 bus
Function only as MSATA slot
or Mini-PCIE slot
2. The other diagrams used for illustration in this manual are from model NMF95-Q87,
unless otherwise stated.
Connector
SATAIII Ports
(SATA1/2)
SATAII Port
(SATA5)
PWR LED
NICLED Headers
Speaker Header
Front Panel Header
3
E/ MSATA Slot (MSATA )VCC3.3V/3.3VSB
JP2
CASE_OPEN
JP1
JBAT
JP6
JP5
JP3
JP4
Motherboard Jumper Position
Jumper
Jumper Name Description
JP1 COM1 Port Pin9 Function Select 4-pin Block
JP5 COM2 Header Pin9 Function Select 4-pin Block
JP6 COM3 Header Pin9 Function Select 4-pin Block
JBAT CMOS RAM Clear Function Setting 3-pin Block
JP2 Mini PCI-
3-pin Block
Select
JP4 ME_Features Setting 2-pin Block
Case_OPEN Case Open Message Display Function Select 2-pin Block
4
PWR LED/ HD LED/ /Power Button
Connectors
Connector Name
ATXPWR Main Power Connector
ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector
COM1 Serial Port COM Connector
DP Display Port
USB1 USB 3.0 Connector X2
HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface
CRT Video Graphic Attach Connector
DVI1 DVI-D Port Connector
UL1(Top)/UL2(Top) RJ-45 LAN Connector X2
UL1(Middle & Bottom)/UL2(Middle & Bottom) USB 2.0 Port Connector X4
AUDIO Line Out /Line In /MIC
Audio Connector
*NMF95-Q87 only:SATA1/2/3/4/5 SATAIII Connector X5
*NMF95-H81 only:SATA1/2 SATAIII Connector X2
*NMF95-H81 only:SATA5 SATAII Connector X1
Headers
Header Name Description
FP_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 9-pin Block
CD_IN CD Audio-In Header 4-pin Block
HDMI_SPDIF HDMI_SPDIF Out Header 2-pin Block
KBMS PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Header 6-pin Block
GPIO_CON GPIO Header 10-pin Block
CIR_CON CIR Header 7-pin Block
TPM TPM Header 19-pin Block
USB3 USB 2.0 Header 9-pin Block
*NMF95-Q87 only: USB4 USB 2.0 Header 9-pin Block
*NMF95-Q87 only: USB2 USB 3.0 Header 19-pin Block
JW_FP
(Front Panel Header)
PWRLED Power LED Header 3-pin Block
SPEAK Speaker Header 4-pin Block
COM 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 Serial Port Header 9-pin Block
SM_BUS SMBUS Header 4-pin Block
NIC_LED1/ NIC_LED2 LANLED Activity Header 2-pin Block
SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/CPUFAN FAN Header 4-pin Block
/Reset Button
9-pin Block
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2-1 Jumper Setting
JP1 (4-pin): COM1 Port Pin9 Function Select
JP1→COM1 Port
2 4
6 4 2
1
3
5
2-4 Closed:
RI=RS232
6
1 3
5
3-4 Closed:
RI= 5V;
2 4 6
1 3
5
4-6 Closed:
RI= 12V;
JP5 (4-pin): COM2 Header Pin9 Function Select
JP5→COM2 Header
6 4 2
1
3
5
2-4 Closed:
RI=RS232
JP6 (4-pin): COM3 Header Pin9 Function Select
2 4
6
1 3
5
3-4 Closed:
RI= 5V;
2 4 6
1 3
5
4-6 Closed:
RI= 12V;
JP6→COM3 Header
2 4
6 4 2
1
3
5
2-4 Closed:
RI=RS232
6
1 3
5
3-4 Closed:
RI= 5V;
2 4 6
1 3
5
4-6 Closed:
RI= 12V;
6
1
3
3
1
3
JBAT (3-pin): Clear CMOS Function Settings
JBAT
1
1-2 Closed： Normal；
2-3 Closed：Clear CMOS
CMOS Clear Setting
JP2 (3-pin): MSATA/ Mini PCI-E (MSATA) Slot VCC 3.3V/3.3 VSB Select
JP2→MSATA VCC
1-2 Closed ： MSATA/MINI PCI-E Slot VCC= 3.3V;
2-3 Closed ：M SATA/MINI PCI-E Slot VCC=3.3VSB
1
3
JP4 (2-pin): ME Features Setting
JP4
1 2
1-2 Open:ME Features Enabled;
1 2
1-2 Closed:ME Features Disabled.
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1
2
CASE_ OPEN (2-pin): Case Open Message Display Function Select
CASE_OPEN
1-2 Open: Normal;
2
1
1-2 Closed : Case Open Display.
Pin 1-2 Closed: Case open display function enabled.
Use needs to enter BIOS and enable ‘Case Open Detect’ function. In this case if you
case is removed, next time when you restart your computer a message will be
displayed onscreen to inform you of this.
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RJ-45 LAN Ports
VGA Port
2-2 Connectors and Headers
2-2-1 Rear I/O Back Panel Connectors
Serial Port
USB 3.0 Ports
Line-IN/
Optical SPDIF OUT
Line-OUT
MIC-IN
Display Port
HDMI Port
DVI-D Port
USB 2.0 Ports
(1) Serial port Connector: COM1
These two serial ports are for user to connect compatible mouse, modern or
other peripherals.
(2) Display Port: DP
Display port can support a maximum screen resolution of 2560 x 1600 (actual
resolution depending on the monitor used) and high-quality audio playback.
Please connect it to your monitor with DP cable if your monitor support display
port.
(3) USB 3.0 Port Connector: USB1
These USB 3.0 connectors are for user to connect USB 3.0 compatible devices
to the system board.
(4) High-Definition Multimedia Interface: HDMI
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a
single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
(5) D-Sub 15-pin VGA Connector: CRT
VGA connector is the 15-pin D-subminiature female connector; it is for the
display devices, such as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.
(6) Digital Visual Interface: DVI1
This interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display
devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors.
(7) USB 2.0 Port Connector: UL1 (Middle & Bottom)/ UL2 (Middle & Bottom)
The connectors are 4-pin connector that connects USB devices to the system
board.
(8) RJ-45 LAN Port Connectors: UL1 (Top)/UL2 (Top)
The connectors are standard RJ-45 connectors for Network.
(9) Line-In (SPDIF Out), Lin-Out, MIC Audio connectors: AUDIO
These Connectors are 3 Phone-Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC audio
connections.
Color Name Function
Blue Line-in/SPDIF Out
Audio input to sound chip/SPDIF Out Connector
Green Line-out Audio output to speaker
Pink MIC Microphone Connector
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24-pin Main Power Connector
2-2-2 Motherboard Internal Connectors
(1) ATXPWR (24-pin block): Main Power Connector
ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that
usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power
on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power
On jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the
ATX power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system board
until the front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will
turn off the power to the system board.
** We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specification 2.0-compliant power
supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350W power rating. This type has 24-pin
and 4-pin power plugs.
** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the
20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit
has a minimum power rating of 350W. The system may become unstable or may
not boot up if the power is inadequate.
** If you are using a 20-pin power plug, please refer to Figure1 for power supply
connection. Power plug form power supply and power connectors from
motherboard both adopt key design to avoid mistake installation. You can insert
the power plug into the connector with ease only in the right direction. If the
direction is wrong it is hard to fit in and if you make the connection by force if is
possible.
PIN ROW1 ROW2
1 +3.3V +3.3V
2 +3.3V -12V
3 GND GND
4 +5V Soft Power on
5 GND GND
6 +5V GND
7 GND GND
8 Power OK -5V
9 +5V Stand by +5V
10 +12V +5V
11 +12V +5V
12 +3.3V GND
Figure1：20-pin power plug Figure 2：24-pin power plug
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(2) ATX12V (8-pin block): 12V Power Connector
This is a new defined 8-pin connector that usually comes with ATX Power
Supply that supports extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply
can not provide sufficient current for system.
Pin D efinition No. Definition
1 GND 5 +12V
2 GND 6 +12V
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
4
Pin1
(3) SATA1/2/3/4/5(NMF95-Q87) & SATA1/2 (NMF95-H81): SATAIII Port connector
These ports are high-speed SATAIII ports that support 6GB/s transfer rate.
Pin No. Defnition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
(4) SATA5 (NMF95-H81): SATAII Port connector
This is a high-speed SATAII port that support 3GB/s transfer rate.
Pin No. Defnition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
*Note: This above diagram is from Model NMF95-H81.
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LINE OUT-L
MIC1-R
NC
GND
GND
CD-L
CD-R
GND
Pin1
SPDIF
GND
2-2-3 Header Pin Definition
(1) FP_AUDIO (9-pin): Line-Out, MIC-In Header
This header is connected to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
FP_AUDI O
NC NC
NC
2
Pin 1
MIC1-L
LINE OUT-R
Line-Out, MIC Header
(2) CD_IN (4-pin): CD AUDIO-In Header
CDIN header is for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM
CD-Audio output connector.
(3) HDMI_SPDIF (2-pin): HDMI-SPDIF Out header
Pin1
HDMI_SPDIF Header
12
GND
VCC
9
GPIO 30
GPIO 31
2
Pin 1
10
GPIO 35
GPIO 37
CIR LED
VCC
2
Pin 1
(4) KBMS1 (6-pin): PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Header
(5) GPIO_CON (10-pin): GPIO Header
(6) CIR_CON (7-Pin): CIR Header
Pin1
KB_DATA
MS_DATA
MS_CLK
KB_CLK
GPIO 33
VCC
GPIO 32
GPIO 34
GPIO 36
GND
CIR _WB
CIR RX
GND
NC
ATX 5VSB
CIR Header
13
GND
2
Pin 1
NC
SSRX1
-
+
GND
-
GND
D1+
VCC
D2+
D2-
SSTX2+
SSTX2-
SSRX2-
VCC
KEY
VCC
GND
VCC
GND
(7) TPM (19-pin): TPM Header
(8) USB 3.0 Port Header (19-pin): USB2*
SSRX2+
GND
NC/GND
KEY/NC
VCC5V
LAD2 LAD1
SERIRQ
GND
GPIO69
LFRAME- RESET
CLK
VCC3.3V
LAD3
GPIO68
SB 3.3V
LAD0
GND
LPC_PD-
Pin 1
SSRX1
SSTX1
SSTX1+
GND
D1-
NC
10 1
*Note: USB2 (USB 3.0 header) header is only optional for Model NMF95-Q87.
(9) USB 2.0 Port Headers (9-pin): USB3/USB4*
+DATA
-DATA
NC
Pin 1
-DATA
+DATA
*Note: USB4 (USB 2.0 header) header is only optional for Model NMF95-Q87.
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HDDL ED-
VCC
PWRLED+
PWRLED -
PWRLED -
SPK +
NC
NC
SPK -
(10) JW-FP (9-pin): Front Panel Header
Pin 1
(11) PWRLED (3-pin): PWR LED Header
Pin 1
PWR LED+
PWRLED -
G ND
RSTS W
HDDL ED+
PWR BT N
GND
KEY
(12) SPEAK (4-pin): Speaker Header
Pin 1
15
GND
GND
SMBUS_CLK
VCC
Pin1
LED-
LED+
(13) COM2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 (9-Pin): Serial Port Header
DSR
RTS CTS
RI
Pin6
Pin1
DCD
SIN
SOUT DTR
Pin5
(14)SM_BUS (4-pin): SM BUS Header
Pin 1
(15)NIC_LED1/ NIC_LED2 (2-pin): LANLED Header
SMBUS_DATA
16
Pin1
GND
Power
Fan Speed
Control
(16) SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/CPUFAN (4-pin): FAN Headers
+12V Fan
CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2
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Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
Notice!
The BIOS options in this manual are for reference only. Different
configurations may lead to difference in BIOS screen and BIOS
screens in manuals are usually the first BIOS version when the board
is released and may be different from your purchased motherboard.
Users are welcome to download the latest BIOS version form our
official website.
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program
is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer,
the BIOS program will gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test
called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire
hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
Only when these tasks are completed done it gives up control of the computer to
operating system (OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software
to communicate, it is the key factor for system stability, and in ensuring that your
system performance as its best.
3-1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET”
button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>,
<Alt> and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the
system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked
to
Press
<Del>
to enter Setup
3-2 BIOS Menu Screen
The following diagram show a general BIOS menu screen:
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Menu Bar
Menu Items
General Help Items
Current Setting Value
Function Keys
BIOS Menu Screen
3-3 Function Keys
In the above BIOS Setup main menu of, you can see several options. We will explain
these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a
short description of the function keys you may use here:
Press (left, right) to select screen;
Press (up, down) to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm
or to modify.
Press <Enter> to select.
Press <+>/<–> keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active
option.
[F1]: General help.
[F2]: Previous value.
[F3]: Optimized defaults.
[F4]: Save & Reset.
Press <Esc> to quit the BIOS Setup.
3-4 Getting Help
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the top right
corner the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu
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Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use
and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press
Esc
<
>.
3-5 Menu Bars
There are six menu bars on top of BIOS screen:
Main To change system basic configuration
Advanced To change system advanced configuration
Chipset To change chipset configuration
Boot To change boot settings
Security Password settings
Save & Exit Save setting, loading and exit options.
User can press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard to switch from menu bar.
The selected one is highlighted.
3-6 Main Menu
Main menu screen includes some basic system information. Highlight the item and
then use the <+> or <-> and numerical keyboard keys to select the value you want in
each item.
System Date
Set the date. Please use [Tab] to switch between data elements.
System Time
Set the time. Please use [Tab] to switch between time elements.
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3-7 Advanced Menu
ERP Function
Use this item to set ERP function for this board.
The optional settings are: [Auto]; [Disabled].
This item should be set as [Disabled] if you wish to have Active All Wakeup Function.
PCI Subsystem Settings
Press [Enter] to enter and make settings for the following sub-items:
PCI Common Settings:
PCI Latency Timer
Use this item to set value to be programmed into PCI latency timer register.
VGA Palette Snoop
Use this item to enable or disable VGA palette registers snooping.
PERR# Generation
Use this item to enable or disable PCI device to generate PERR#.
SERR# Generation
Use this item to enable or disable PCI device to generate SERR#.
PCI Express Settings
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
PCI Express Device Register Settings:
Relaxed Ordering
Use this item to enable or disable PCI express device relaxed ordering.
Extended Tag
If set as [Enabled] it will allow device to use 8-bit tag field as a requester.
No Snoop
Use this item to enable or disable PCI Express device No Snoop option.
Maximum Payload
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Use this item to set maximum payload of PCI Express device or allow system
BIOS to select the value.
Maximum Read Request
Use this item to set maximum read request size of PCI Express device or allow
system BIOS to select the value.
ACPI Settings
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-item:
ACPI Settings:
ACPI Sleep State
Use this item to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the
suspend button is pressed.
The optional settings are: [Suspend Disabled]; [S3 only (Suspend to RAM)].
Wakeup Function Settings
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Wake System with Fixed Time
Use this item to enable or disable system wake on alarm event. When set as
[Enabled], system will wake on the hour/min/sec specified.
CIR Wakeup
Use this item to enable or disable CIR wakeup.
PS2 KB/MS Wakeup
Use this item to enable or disable PS2 KB/MS wakeup from S3/S4/S5 This
function is only supported when ERP function is disabled.
PCI PME Wakeup
Use this item to enable or disable S3/S4/S5 PCI PME Wakeup. This function is
only supported when ERP function is disabled.
USB S3/S4 Wakeup
Use this item to enable or disable USB S3/S4 wakeup. This function is only
supported when ERP function is disabled.
Trusted Computing
Press [Enter] to enable or disable Security Device Support.
Security Device Support
Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device. O.S, will not
show Security Device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
CPU Configuration
Press [Enter] to view current CPU configuration and make settings for the
following sub-items:
Hyper-Threading
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
[Enabled]: for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading
Technology).
[Disabled]: for other OS (OS optimized not for Hyper-Threading Technology).
Active Processor Cores
Use this item to select number of cores to enable in each processor package.
Limit CPUID Maximum
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
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This item should be set as [Disabled] for Windows XP.
Execute Disable Bit
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Intel Virtualization Technology
The optional settings: [Enabled]; [Disabled].
When set as [Enabled], a VHM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology.
EIST
Use this item to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep.
Turbo Mode
Use this item to enable or disable Turbo Mode.
*This item might not be available depending on configuration.
Energy Performance
Use this item to optimize between performance and power savings.
The optional settings are: [Performance]; [Balanced Performance]; [Balanced
Energy]; [Energy Efficient].
*This item might not be available depending on configuration.
CPU C Status
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C status.
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
When set as [Enabled], the following sub-items shall appear:
CPU C6 Report
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 report to OS.
CPU C7 Report
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [CPU C7]; [CPU C7s].
SATA Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
SATA Controller(s)
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
*Note: ‘SATA Controller’ should be set as [Enabled] for ‘SATA Mode Selection’,
‘Aggressive LPM Support’ and ‘SATA Controller Speed’ to show up for further
settings.
SATA Mode Selection
The optional settings are: [IDE]; [AHCI]; [RAID]*.
*Note: [RAID] mode is only supported by Model NMF95-Q87.
*When set as [IDE] or [RAID]* (optional forNMF95-Q87), user can make further
settings in ’IDE Legacy/Native Mode Selection’.
IDE Legacy/Native Mode Selection
The optional settings are: [Native]; [Legacy].
*When set as [AHCI] or [RAID]* (optional forNMF95-Q87), user can make further
settings in the following items:
Aggressive LPM Support
Use this item to enable PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
The optional settings: [Enabled]; [Disabled].
SATA Controller Speed
The item is for user to set the maximum speed the SATA controller can support.
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The optional settings are: [Default]; [Gen1]; [Gen2]; [Gen3].
*When set as [AHCI] or [RAID] * (optional forNMF95-Q87), user can also make
further settings for each available SATA ports or MSATA port:
Serial ATA Port 1/2/3/4/5/6/mSATA
Port 1/ Port 2/ Port 3/ Port 4*/ Port 5*/MMPE(mSATA)
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Use this item to enable or disable each SATA port.
*Note: ‘Port4’ &‘Port5’ options are only supported by the BIOS of Model
NMF95-Q87.
Mechanical Presence Switch
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Use this item to control reporting if this port has a Mechanical Presence Switch.
This requires hardware support.
*Note: ‘Mechanical Presence Switch’ is only optional for Model NMF95-Q87.
SATA Device Type
The optional settings are: [Hard Disk Drive]; [Solid State Drive].
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology*
*Note: ‘Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology’ is only optional for Model
NMF95-Q87.
Press [Enter] to go to next screen to enable or disable ‘Intel(R) Rapid Start
Technology’.
When set as [Enabled], user can also make further settings in the following items
that appear:
Entry on S3 RTC Wake
Use this item to enable or disable RapidStart innovation upon S3 RTC wake.
Entry After
Use this item to enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Value ranges from 0
(immediately) to 120 minutes.
Active Page Threshold Support
Use this item to enable or disable support for RST with small partition.
*When set as [Enabled], user can also make further setting in the following item
that appears:
Active Memory Threshold
User can use this item to try to support RST when partition size is bigger than
Active Page Threshold size in MB. When setting as ‘0’, it will be in Auto mode and
check if partition size is enough at S3 entry.
Hybrid Hard Disk Support
Use this item to enable or disable Hybrid Hard Disk Support.
RapidStart Display Save/Restore
Use this function to enable or disable RapidStart Display Save/Restore function.
*When set as [Enabled], user can also make further setting in the following item
that appears:
RapidStart Display Type
The optional settings: [BIOS Save/Restore]; [DeskTop Save/Restore].
PCH-FW Configuration
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Press [Enter] to view ME information and make settings for ‘Firmware Update
Configuration’.
Firmware Update Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for ME FW Image RE-Flash.
ME FW Image RE-Flash
Use this item to enable or disable ME FW Image Re-Flash function.
AMT Configuration
*Note: ‘AMT Configuration’ is only optional for Model NMF95-Q87.
Use this item to configure Active Management Technology parameters.
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Intel AMT
Use this item to enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS
extension.
The optional settings: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
BIOS Hotkey Pressed
Use this function to enable or disable BIOS Hotkey Press function.
MEBx Selection Screen
Use this function to enable or disable MEBx Selection Screen function.
Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation
Use this function to enable or disable Hide Un-Configure ME without password
Configuration Prompt function.
MEBx Debug Message Output
Use this function to enable or disable MEBx Debug Message Output function.
Un-Configure ME
Use this function to enable or disable Un-Configure ME without password function.
Amt Wait Timer
Use this item to set time to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.
Disable ME
Use this item to set ME to soft Temporary Disabled function.
ASF
Use this item to enable or disable Alert Specification Format.
Active Remote Assistance Process
Use this item to enable or disable Trigger CIRA boot function.
USB Configure
Use this item to enable or disable USB configure function.
PET Progress
Use this item to enable or disable PET events progress to receive PET event or
not.
WatchDog
Use this item to enable or disable WatchDog Timer.
*When set as [Enabled], the following sub-items shall appear:
OS Timer
Use this item to set OS watch dog timer.
BIOS Timer
Use this item to set BIOS watch dog timer.
Acoustic Management Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-item:
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Press [Enter] to go to next screen to enable or disable ‘Automatic Acoustic
Management’.
USB Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Legacy USB Support
The optional settings are: [Enabled]; [Disabled]; [Auto].
[Enabled]: To enable legacy USB support.
[Disabled]: to keep USB devices available only for EFI specification,
[Auto]: To disable legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI
ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
The optional settings are: Enabled]; [Disabled].
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI
ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
USB hardware delay and time-out:
USB Transfer time-out
Use this item to set the time-out value for control, bulk, and interrupt transfers.
The optional settings are: [1 sec]; [5 sec]; [10 sec]; [20 sec].
Device reset time-out
Use this item to set USB mass storage device start unit command time-out.
The optional settings are: [10 sec]; [20 sec]; [30 sec]; [40 sec].
Device power-up delay
Use this item to set maximum time the device will take before it properly reports
itself to the host controller. ‘Auto’ uses default value: for a root port it is 100 ms, for
a hub port the delay is taken from hub descriptor.
The optional settings: [Auto]; [Manual].
Select [Manual] you can set value for the following sub-item: ‘Device Power-up
delay in seconds’.
Device Power-up delay in seconds
The delay range is from 1 to 40 seconds, in one second increments.
PC Health Status
Press [Enter] to view hardware health status.
Super I/O Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Super IO Configuration
COM1 Port Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following items:
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or disable serial port (COM).
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for super IO device.
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Select RS232/RS422/RS485
The optional settings are: [RS422]; [RS232]; [RS485].
Mode Speed Select
The optional settings are: [RS232/RS422/RS485=250kbsp]; [RS232=1Mbsp,
RS422/RS485=10Mbsp].
COM2 Port Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or disable serial port (COM).
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for super IO device.
Select RS232/RS422/RS485
The optional settings are: [RS422]; [RS232]; [RS485].
Mode Speed Select
The optional settings are: [RS232/RS422/RS485=250kbsp]; [RS232=1Mbsp,
RS422/RS485=10Mbsp].
CIR Controller
Use this item to enable or disable CIR controller.
Case Open Detect
Use this item to detect case has already open or not, show message in POST.
Second Super IO Configuration
Second Super IO Configuration
COM3/COM4/ COM5/COM6 Configuration
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or Disable serial port (COM).
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for super IO device.
Third Super IO Configuration
COM7/COM8/COM9/COM10 Configuration
Serial Port
Use this item to enable or Disable serial port (COM).
Change Settings
Use this item to select an optimal setting for super IO device.
WatchDog Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for Watchdog Configuration:
Watchdog Configuration:
WatchDog Timer Control
Use this item to enable or disable WatchDog Timer Control. When set as
[Enabled], the following sub-items shall appear:
WatchDog Timer Val
User can set a value in the range of [4] to [255].
WatchDog Timer Unit
The optional settings are: [Second]; [Minute].
Shutdown Temperature Configuration
Use this item to select system shutdown temperature.
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The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [70o C/158 o F]; [75 o C/167 o F]; [80 o C/176 o
F]; [85 o C/185 o F].
SmartFan Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for SmartFan Configuration:
CPUFAN 3/4 Pin Fan Select
The optional settings are: [3 pin]; [4 pin].
SYSFAN1 3/4 Pin Fan Select
The optional settings are: [3 pin]; [4 pin].
SYSFAN2 3/4 Pin Fan Select
The optional settings are: [3 pin]; [4 pin].
CPUFAN / SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2 Smart Mode
When set as [Enabled], the following sub-items shall appear:
CPUFAN / SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2 Full Speed Temp
Use this item to set CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 full speed temp. Fan will run at
full speed when above this temperature.
CPUFAN / SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2 Idle Temp
Use this item to set CPUFAN/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 idle speed temperature. Fan
will run at idle speed when below this temperature.
SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2 Stop Temp
Use this item to set SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 stop temp. Fan will stop when below this
temperature.
3-8 Chipset Menu
PCH-IO Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
USB Devices Configuration
Press [Enter] to further setting USB device configuration.
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USB Configuration
XHCI Mode
Use this item to select mode of operation for XHCI controller.
The optional settings are: [Smart Auto]; [Auto]; [Enabled]; [Disabled]; [Manual].
*When set as [Disabled], the following sub-items shall appear:
EHCI1/EHCI2
Use this item to control the USB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions.
One EHCI controller must always be enabled.
*When set as [Manual], the following sub-items shall appear:
Route USB 2.0 pins to which HC?
The optional settings are: [Route Per-Pin]; [Route all Pins to EHCI]; [Route all Pins
to XHCI].
Enable USB 3.0 pins
The optional settings are: [Select Per-Pin]; [Disable all Pins]; [Enable all Pins].
Azalia
This item control the detection of the Azalia device
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled];[Auto].
[Disabled]: Azalia will be unconditionally disabled;
[Enabled]: Azalia will be unconditionally enabled;
[Auto]:Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.
Onboard LAN1 Controller
Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN1 controller.
*When set as [Enabled], user can also make further setting in the following item
that appears:
Wake on LAN1
Use this item to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. The
Wake on LAN can not be disabled if ME is on at Sx state.
Onboard LAN2 Controller
Use this item to enable or disable onboard LAN2 controller.
SLP_S4 Assertion Width
Use this item to select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal to ensure
that the DRAMs have been safely power-cycled.
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [1-2 Seconds]; [2-3 Seconds]; [3-4 Seconds];
[4-5 Seconds].
Restore AC Power Loss
Use this item to select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power
failure. The optional settings are: [Power Off]; [Power On]; [Last State].
System Agent (SA) Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
VT-D
The optional settings are: [Enabled]; [Disabled].
*This item might not be available depending on configuration.
Azalia Internal HDMI Codec
Use this item to enable or disable DP/HDMI/DVI port audio device.
The optional settings are: [Enabled]; [Disabled].
Graphics Configuration
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Press [Enter] to make further settings for Graphics Configuration.
Graphics Configuration
Primary IGFX Boot Display
Use this item to select the video device which will be activated during POST. This
has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will
appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary
display.
The optional settings are: [VBIOS Default]; [CRT]; [HDMI]; [DVI]; [Display Port].
*When set as [CRT]; [HDMI]; [DVI] or [Display Port], the following sub-item shall
appear:
Secondary IGFX Boot Display
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [CRT]; [HDMI]; [DVI]; [Display Port].
Primary Display
Use this item to select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device should be primary
display or select SG for switchable GFX.
The optional settings are: [Auto]; [IGFX]; [PEG]; [PCI].
Internal Graphics
The optional settings are: [Auto]; [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Aperture Size
The optional settings are: [128MB]; [256MB]; [512MB].
DVMT Pre-Allocated
Use this item to select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated (fixed) graphics memory size used
by the internal graphics device.
The optional settings are: [32M]; [64M]; [128M]; [256M]; [512M]; [1024M].
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
Use this item to select DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal
graphics device.
The optional settings are: [128M]; [256M]; [MAX].
PEG Configuration
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
PEG Slot Configuration
PEG-Gen X
The optional settings are: [Auto]; [Gen1]; [Gen2]; [Gen3].
Enable PEG
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled]; [Auto].
Detect Non-Compliance Device
Use this item to detect non-compliance PCI Express device in PEG.
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM
The optional settings are: [Enabled]; [Disabled].
[Enabled]: PCIe ASPM will be programmed after OpROM.
[Disabled]: PCIe ASPM will be programmed before OpROM.
PEG De-emphasis Control
Use this item to configure the De-emphasis control on PEG.
The optional settings are: [-6 dB]; [-3.5 dB].
PEG ASPM
Use this item to control ASPM support for the PEG device. This has no effect if
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PEG is not the currently active device.
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Auto]; [ASPM L0s]; [ASPM L1]; [ASPM
L0sL1].
Memory Configuration
Press [Enter] to view current memory configuration and make settings for the
following sub-items:
Memory Frequency Limiter
Use this item to set maximum memory frequency selection in Mhz.
The optional settings are: [Auto]; [1067]; [1333]; [1600]; [1867].
3-9 Boot Menu
Boot Configuration:
Setup Prompt Timeout
Use this item to set number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Bootup Numlock State
Use this item to select keyboard numlock state. The optional settings are: [On]; [Off].
Quiet Boot
The optional settings are: [Disabled]; [Enabled].
Boot Option Priorities
CSM parameters
Press [Enter] to make settings for the following sub-items:
Boot option filter
This option controls what device system can boot to.
The optional settings are: [UEFI and Legacy]; [Legacy only]; [UEFI only].
Launch PXE OpROM policy
This option controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.
The optional settings are: [Do not launch]; [UEFI only]; [Legacy only].
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Launch Storage OpROM policy
This option controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.
The optional settings are: [Do not launch]; [UEFI only]; [Legacy only].
Launch Video OpROM policy
This option controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.
The optional settings are: [Do not launch]; [UEFI only]; [Legacy only].
Other PCI device ROM priority
This item is for PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or video defines
which OpROM to launch.
The optional settings are: [UEFI OpROM]; [Legacy OpROM].
3-10 Security Menu
Security menu allow users to change administrator password and user password
settings.
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3-11 Save & Exit Menu
Save Changes and Reset
This item allows user to reset the system after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item allows user to reset the system without saving any changes.
Restore Defaults
Use this item to restore /load default values for all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
Use this item to save the changes done so far as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
Use this item to restore defaults to all the setup options.
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