J&W Z77A-ProX User Manual

User’s Manual

Socket LGA1155 Processor Mainboard

Z77A-ProX

Rev: 1.0, May 2012

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................................

3

1.1 Package Checklist ..................................................................................................

3

1.2 Specications ........................................................................................................

4

1.3 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................................................5

1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .........................................................................6

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .......................................................................................7

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .................................................................................7

2.2 Installing the Mainboard .........................................................................................7

2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler .................................................................8

2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .................................................................................8

2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler...........................................................................9

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules ..............................................................................9

2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............................................................................

10

2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors ..................................................................................

10

2.5.2 PCI and PCI Express slots .............................................................................

10

Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .....................................................................

11

3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ....................................................................................

11

3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ............................................................................

11

3.3 FAN Power Connectors .........................................................................................

12

3.4 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..........................................................12

3.5 S/PDIF Output Connection Header .........................................................................

13

3.6 Front Panel Audio ................................................................................................

13

3.7 Additional USB Port Headers .................................................................................

14

3.8 Serial Port Header ................................................................................................14

3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors ................................................................................15

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................

16

4.1 About BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................16

4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................

16

4.3 About CMOS .......................................................................................................16

4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) ............................................................................

16

4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................17

4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................17

4.5.2 Control Keys .................................................................................................18

4.5.3 Main menu ...................................................................................................18

4.5.4 Advanced setting ..........................................................................................19

4.5.5 Chipset setting .............................................................................................26

4.5.6 Boot setting .................................................................................................29

4.5.7 Security setting .............................................................................................30

4.5.8 OverClock............. ........................................................................................31

Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...............................................................................33

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Checklist

Thank you for choosing our product. Please check with the following list of accessories, if there is any broken or missing part, please contact your dealer or the local distributor.

• I/O Shield

• User's Manual

• Drivers DVD

• SATA Cable(s)

The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

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1.2 Specications

CPU

- Supports Intel® Core™ i7 /Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package

- Supports Intel® Turbo-boost Technology

Chipset -Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

Main Memory

- Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.) /1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz memory

- Supports Dual Channel memory architecture

- Supports non-ECC, unbuffered memory, 4 x DIMM slots, Max. capacity up to 32GB (8GB x 4)

BIOS

- AMI BIOS

- 1 x 32 Mb Flash ROM

Rear Panel I/O

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x DVI-D port

- 1 x HDMI port

- 2 x USB 3.0 ports

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port

- 8 Channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Connectors

- 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector

- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

- 6 x SATA connectors(2 x SATA 3.0 connector/4 x SATA 2.0 connectors; Support RAID0/1/5/10/AHCI)

- 3 x Fan Connectors: 1 x CPU Fan connector/2 x System Fan connector

- 1 x Front panel High Denition audio header

- 1 x SPDIF header

- 1 x Front System Panel connector

- 1 x Serial port header

- 1 x Speaker header

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers for additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 x USB 3.0 headers for additional 2 USB 3.0 ports Audio - Realtek ALC892 Channel High-Denition Audio CODEC Manageability - WOL, PXE, PME Wake Up

Onboard LAN - Realtek Gigabit LAN

Expansion Slots

- 1 x PCIe Gen. 3 x16 slot

- 1 x PCIe Gen. 2 x 8 slot

- 2 x PCI Express x1 slot

- 1 x Mini PCIe slot

- 2 x PCI slot Form Factor - ATX form factor: 235 mm x 305 mm

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1.3 Mainboard Layout

(This picture is only for reference)

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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

The rear I/O of the mainboard provides the following I/O ports:

(This picture is only for reference)

• PS/2 Keyboard: Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

• HDMI：Connects to a monitor's HDMI input.

• VGA：Connects to a monitor's VGA input.

• DVI：Connects to a monitor's DVI input.

• USB3 : Connects to USB3.0 devices.

• USB: The USB ports are used to connect usb2.0/1.1 devices such as scanner, speakers, keyboard, mouse, hub, digital camera, joystick, etc.

• LAN: The LAN port allows the motherboard to connect to a local area network by means of

a network hub.

• AUDIO(Rear Panel Audio): Cen./Sub.(Center/Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1 channel audio system. R.L/R.R (Rear Left/Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1 channel audio system. Line-in (Light Blue): This jack is used to connect to the line out from any external audio sources such as MP3 player, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, etc. Line-out (Front Left/Right Jack,Lime): This jack is used to connect to the front left and right channel sp eakers of the audio system. Mic-in(Pink): This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

SPDIF_OUT

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis

• Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard.

• As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required.

• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has

sufcient power and space for them.

• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O

shield of the chassis matches the I/O port conguration of this mainboard. You can nd an I/O shield specically designed for this mainboard in its package.

2.2 Installing the Mainboard

Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the mainboard to be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the mainboard to the chassis base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers. Basically, the best way to attach the board is with studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.

To install this mainboard:

1. Locate all the screw holes on the mainboard and the chassis base.

2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.

3. Face the mainboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.

4. Line up all the mainboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.

5. Install the mainboard with screws and have them tightened.

The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based mainly on the model Z77A-ProX, unless speci cally stated.

Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your mainboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.

To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the mainboard to align with.

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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.

4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since

it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequen-

cy beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

2.3.1 Installation of the CPU

1. Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket .

2. Lift the load plate and remove the plastic protective socket cover. Do not touch the socket contacts and do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace with the protective socket cover if the processor is being removed from the socket.

3.Positio n t he CPU over

the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches. (marked with circle)

5. Insert the load lever under the retention tab.

4. Close the load plate, and then push down the load lever, please ensure that the front edge of the load plate slides UNDER the retention knob (marked with circle).

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2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.

2.4 Installation of Memory Modules

This Motherboard provides four 240-pin DDRIII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and

supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel conguration, you always need

to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDRIII DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

One DIMM:Install one memory module into DIMM 1 or DIMM 2 rst as a single-channel operation.

Two DIMMs (dual-channel operation):

Install two memory modules into DIMM 1 and DIMM 3 or DIMM 2 and DIMM 4 rst as a dual-

channel operation.

Four DIMMs (dual-channel operation):

Install four memory modules into DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 and DIMM 3 and DIMM 4 rst as a

dual-channel operation.

To install system memory:

1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.

2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.

3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away from touching its connectors.

4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.

5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra

force as the DIMM module only ts in one direction.

6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static

electricity by touching a grounded metal object briey.

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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices

2.5.1 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.

2.5.2 PCI Express slots Install PCI Express X 16 graphics card into slot “PCIE1”. Install PCI Express X 1 card into slot “PCIE2,PCIE3". Install PCI Express X 8 card into slot “PCIE4". Install Mini PCIE card into slot “MPCIE2". Install PCI card into slot “PCI1,PCI2".

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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup

3.1 Checking Jumper Settings

• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.

• For 2-pin jumper, pin 1~2 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.

3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header

The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the

BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modication on

the CPU or memory modules. This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS

memory and have it recongured to the default

values stored in BIOS.

• Pins 1 and 2 opened (Default): Normal operation.

• Pins 1 and 2 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.

To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:

1. Power off the system.

2. Set pin 1 and pin 2 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds.

3. Power on the system.

4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system.

5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value.

6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.

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3.3 FAN Power Connectors

These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CFAN: CPU Fan Power Connector SFAN1: System Fan Power Connector

3.4 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

HD_LED (Red): Hard Driver LED connector This connector connects to the case-mounted HD LED cable, and the LED will light when the hard drive(s) is/are being accessed. RST (Blue): Reset Switch This connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch which allows you to reboot without having to power-off the system and thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system. PWR_ON (Black): Power Switch Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch serves two functions which will allow you to power-on/off the system or to enter the suspend mode. PWR_LED (Green): Power/Standby LED When the system's power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power on Suspend) or S3 (STR - Suspend to RAM, optional) state, it will blink every second. SPEAKER (Yellow or Black): Speaker Connector This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.

These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

Speaker

CFAN

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3.6 Front Panel Audio

Pin No. Header HD Audio Denition AC97 Audio Denition

1 PORT1L Microphone_Left Microphone 2 AGND Ground Ground 3 PORT1R Microphone_Right MIC Power 4 PRESENCE# -ACZ_DET N/A 5 PORT2R Line2_Right Line out (R) 6 SENSE1_RETURN AuD_R_Return N/A 7 SENSE_SEND FAUDIO_JD N/A 8 No Pin N/A N/A 9 PORT2L Line2_Left Line Out(L)

10 SENSE2_RETURN AuD_L_Return N/A

3.5 S/PDIF Output Connection Header

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer le format. It is usually

found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT (Digital Audio Tape) machine or audio

processing device. It allows the transfer of audio from one le to another without the

conversion to and from an analog format, which could degrade the signal quality.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 VCC 3 OUT 4 IN 5 GND 6 NC

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3.7 Additional USB Port Headers

The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two

additional USB ports.ports via an optional USB bracket.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 VCC 11 D+ 2 SSRX- 12 D3 SSRS+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX+ 5 SSTX- 15 SSTX6 SSTX+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX+ 8 D- 18 SSRX9 D+ 19 VCC

10 ID

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data 0- 4 Data 05 Data 0+ 6 Data 0+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 No Pin 10 NC

FUSB1(USB2.0)

F_SUSB3(USB3.0)

3.8 Serial Port Header

This JCOM1 header supports a serial port module.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI

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3.9 ATX Power Input Connectors

ATXPWR (ATX Power) connector

We recommend to use our motherboard with a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Every ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be plugged into this connector. If you would like to use an old power supply with only a 20-pin ATX main power connector, then please plug the 20-pin ATX main power connector along with pin 1 and pin 13. PWR12V (+12V Power) connector

Your power supply unit may come with a 4-pin or 8-pin +12V power connector. The +12V

power enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the CPU's Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). If available, please use the 8-pin power; otherwise please connect the 4-pin power to this connector.If you would like to use an old power supply with only a 4-pin +12V power connector, then please plug the 4-pin +12V power connector along with pin 1 and pin 5.

Figure 2: Reference for 8 pin PWR12V.

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Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System. It was once called ROM BIOS when it was stored in a Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip. Now manufacturers would like to store BIOS in EEPROM which means Electrically Erasable Programmable Memory. BIOS used in this series of mainboard is stored in EEPROM, and is the first program to run when you turn on your computer.

BIOS performs the following functions:

1. Initializing and testing hardware in your computer (a process called "POST", for Power On Self Test).

2. Loading and running your operating system.

3. Helping your operating system and application programs manage your PC hardware by means of a set of routines called BIOS Run-Time Service.

4.1 About BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when:

1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.)

2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date, or turning special features on or off etc.)

3. Enhancing your computer's behavior. (For example: speeding up performance by turning on shadowing or cache)

4.2 To Run BIOS Setup

First access BIOS setup menu by pressing <F1> key after “POST” is complete (before OS is

loaded). After the rst BIOS be setupped(or loaded default values) and save, the <DEL> key

will be pressed if you will enter BIOS setup menu.

4.3 About CMOS

CMOS is the memory maintained by a battery. CMOS is used to store the BIOS settings you have selected in BIOS Setup. CMOS also maintains the internal clock. Every time you turn on your computer, the BIOS Looks into CMOS for the settings you have selected and

congures your computer accordingly. If the battery runs out of power, the CMOS data will

be lost and POST will issue a “CMOS invalid” or “CMOS checksum invalid” message. If this

happens, you have to replace the battery and check and congure the BIOS Setup for the

new start.

4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test)

POST is an acronym for Power On Self Test. This program will test all things the BIOS does before the operating system is started. Each of POST routines is assigned a POST code, a unique number which is sent to I/O port 080h before the routine is executed.

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4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility

4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility

After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen,when the rst time

or when CMOS setting wrong, there is following message appears on the screen , but if

the rst BIOS be setuped(or loaded default values) and save, the <DEL> key will be

pressed if you will enter BIOS setup menu.

If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt>+ <Del> keys, or by pressing the reset button on computer chassis. Only when these two methods should be fail that you restart the system by powering it off and then back on. After pressing <F1> or <Del> key, the main menu appears.

Press DEL to Run SETUP

•

In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen.This chapter were based mainly on the model, unless specif cally stated.

•

Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.

Main\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.5.3 Compliency UEFI 2.3;PI 1.2 Project Version MB00E120 Build Date and Time 05/10/2012 15:53:41

System Language English

System Date [Sun 01/04/2011] System Time [17:27:30]

Access Level Administrator

C h o o s e t h e s y s t e m default language

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults

Save & Exit Setup

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4.5.2 Control Keys

Press <F1> to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the available options for the highlighted item. Please check the following table for the function description of each control key.

Control Key(s) Function Description

← / →

Move cursor left or right to select screens

↑

/ ↓

Move cursor up or down to select items

+/

-/PU/PD

To Change option for the selected items

<Enter>

To bring up the selected screen

<ESC>

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

<F1>

General help

<F7>

Previous Values

<F8>

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

<F9>

Load Optimal Defaults

<F10>

Save conguration changes and exit setup

4.5.3 Main menu

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Chipset

For changing the system ports settings. Boot For changing the system boot conguration. Security For changing the system security setttings.

OverClock For changing the overclocking settings.

Main\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.5.3 Compliency UEFI 2.3;PI 1.2 Project Version MB00E120 Build Date and Time 05/10/2012 15:53:41

System Language English

System Date [Sun 01/04/2011] System Time [17:27:30]

Access Level Administrator

C h o o s e t h e s y s t e m default language

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

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►

ACPI Setting

4.5.4 Advanced

• BIOS Information This page mainly introduce the BIOS related information, such as the BIOS version, the BIOS manufacturer, the program code versions, establish dates, memory capacity and frequency, choose the BIOS use of language, the setting of the system date and time, access BIOS user level, etc.

Advanced\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

Serial ATA Port 1 Empty Serial ATA Port 2 Empty Serial ATA Port 3 Empty Serial ATA Port 4 Empty Serial ATA Port 5 Empty Serial ATA Port 6 Empty

ACPI Setting CPU Configuration Onboard Device Configuration Intel(R) Rapid Start Techonlogy USB Legacy Features Advanced Power Management Super IO Configuration H/W Monitor

System ACPI Parameters

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Advanced\ACPI Setting\ ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot

Security

OverClock

ACPI Setting

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

Enable Hibernation ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resources

En ables o r D is ab le s B I O S A C P I A u t o Configuration

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Disabled

Enabled

S3 on..

Disabled

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• Enable ACPI Auto Confguration

For setting the advanced power management conguration, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Enable Hibernation

Enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 sleep state). This option may be not effective with some OS. Options: Enabled, Disabled.

• ACPI Sleep State

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend button is pressed. Optional for Suspend Disabled、S1 only(CPU Stop Clock)、S3 only(Suspend to RAM)

.

• Lock legacy Resources

Enables or disables lock of legacy resources. Options: Enabled, Disabled.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

►

CPU Confguration

Advanced\CPU Configuration\ ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

Enable/Disable CPU C1E state

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Disabled

CPU Configuration

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz CPU Signature 206a3 Microcode Patch 8 Max CPU Speed 3000 MHz Min CPU Speed 1600 MHz CPU Speed 3000 MHz Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported Intel SMX Technology Supported 64-bit Supported

L1 Data Cache 32 kB x 4 L1 Code Cache 32 kB x 4 L2 Cache 256 kB x 4

L3 Cache 6144 kB

CPU C1E Support

CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report CPU C7 Report Hyper-threading Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

TCC Activation offset

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

All

Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 0

• CPU C1E Support

Enable/Disable CPU C1E state, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• CPU C3 Report

Setting CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• CPU C6 Report Setting CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• CPU C7 Report Setting CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report to OS, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Hyper-threading Setting hyper-threading technology, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Active Processor Cores Setting processor core number, options: ALL, 1, 2, 3.

This page is for conguring the CPU options, and showing processor working states, such as

frequency，64-bit support, max/min frequency, stepping, microcode version, code number and hyper-threading technology support, etc.

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• Limit CPUID Maxinum Set limits maximum CPUID, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Execute Disble Bit Setting bits operation, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Intel Virtualization Technology Options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Hardware Prefetcher Setting L2 Cache，options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Setting to turn of/off prefectching of adjcent cache lines，options: Enabled, Disabled.

• TCC Activation offset Offset from the factory TCC activation temperature.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

►

Onboard Device Confguration

Advanced\Onboard Device Configuration\

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

Onboard Device Configuration

-----------------------------

Onboard Lan Control

Onboard Lan BootROM Control Launch Storage OpROM policy HD Audio Controller Azalia Internal HDMI Codec Mini-PCIE Control(Port 2) USB Control

Onboard Lan Control

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Enabled

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Enabled Enabled

• Onboard Lan Control

Setting Lan open and close, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Onboard Lan BootROM Control

Setting PXE ROM open and close, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Launch Storage OpROM policy

Setting old equipment storage ROM open and close, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• HD Audio Controller Setting HD audio functions, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Azalia Internal HDMI Codec HDMI Audio controller, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Mini-Pcie Control(Port 2) Mini-Pcie Control, options: Enabled, Disabled.

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Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

When the SATA Mode Selection is set to AHCI,you can open this set.

• Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology

Enable or disable Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Entry on S3 RTC Wake iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Entry After Enable RTC wake timer at S3 entry.

• Active Page Threshold Support Support RST with small prtiotion, options: Enabled, Disabled.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

Advanced\Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology\

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

No valid iFFS partition found.

Entry on S3 RTC Wake Entry After Active Page Threshold Support

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Enable or disable Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology

Intel (R) Rapid Start Technology

Enabled

10 mi..

Disabled

• USB Controller Onboard USB Controller, options: Enabled, Disabled.

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• Legacy USB Support

Setting support old input/output devices, such as the mouse, keyboard etc, options: Enabled,Disabled,Auto.

• XHCI Hand-off

Setting XHCI Hand-Off function, options: Enabled，Disabled.

• EHCI Hand-off

Setting EHCI Hand-Off function, options: Enabled，Disabled.

• Port 60/64 Emulation

The item is to increase the USB KBC compatibility，options: Enabled，Disabled.

• USB transfer time-out

Optional for 1 sec、5 sec、10 sec、20 sec .

• Device reset time-out

Optional for 10 sec、20 sec、30 sec、40 sec.

• Device power-up delay

Optional for Auto、Manual.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

►

USB Legacy Features

Advanced\USB Legacy Features

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

USB Legacy Features

USB Devices: 1 Mouse,2 Hubs

XHCI Hand-off EHCI Hand-off Port 60/64 Emulation

USB hardware delays and time-outs:

USB transfer time-out Device reset time-out Device power-up delay

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Enables Legacy USB...

Legacy USB Support Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

20 sec 20 sec Auto

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

Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

• PWROn After PWR-Fail

Setting the system power state after a powre failure. Setting "Alway Off", need to press the case power button to boot again. Setting "Alway On", the system will power up itself when the power is back. Setting to "Keep Last State", the system will resume its last state before the power loss. The default value is "Alway Off".

• PS/2 keyboard Poweron

When setting "Password Key specic", system can wake up with Password. When setting "Any Key specic", system can wake up with any key of a keyboard. When setting

"Disabled", system can't be waken up by keyboard. Note: If you set the password boot functions, the mainboard boot button will failure

.

• Wakeup By PME

Network control of awakening. Options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Poweron By RTC

Setting boot waking up time(day,hr:min:sec). optional for Disabled,Enabled.

Note: Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to

open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.

►

Advanced Power Management

Advanced\Advanced Power Management

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

APM Configuration

PS/2 Keyboard Poweron Wakeup By PME

Poweron By RTC

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

PWROn After PWR-Fail

Alway...

Disabled Disabled

Disabled

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• Serial Port

Setting the serial port function, options: Enabled, Disabled.

• Change Settings

Setting IRQ for serial port, options: Auto and other specied values.

►

H/W Monitor



Press < ESC> key to return to the Advanced menu

►

Super IO Confguration

Advanced\Super IO Configuration

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip NCT5532D

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Device Settings

IO=3F8h;IRQ=4

Change Settings

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

E n a b l e o r D i s b a l e Serial Port(COM)

Serial Port Enabled

Auto

Advanced\

H/W Monitor

ration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

PC Health Status CPU Temperature : +40oC

SYS Temperature : +22oC CPU Fan Speed : 1982 RPM

SYS Fan Speed : N/A CPU Vorce : 1.080 V

VCCIO Vorce : 1.048 V DIMM Vorce : 1.512 V PCH Vorce : 1.064 V AVCC : 3.376 V 3VCC : 3.360 V 3VSB : 3.344 V VBAT : 3.280 V

PC Smart Monitor

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

1.Full Mode

2.Manual Mode

3.Smart Mode

CPU Fan Mode Setting

Full....

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The hardware monitoring page showing the current system working state, including the CPU temperature, system temperature, fan speed and voltage readings, etc.

Smart Fan Settings. Options: Manual Mode, Smart-Mode,Full Mode.

When under "Manual Mode", you could alter the fan speed manually by changing the setting: "Fan Speed" options: 0-255.

When Smart Fan is enabled, the following parameters will appear: CPU Fan Full Speed Temp, CPU Fan Start Temp Value and CPU Fan Start PWM Value CPU Fan Full Speed Temp, temperature for full CPU fan speed: Min.=30(℃),Max.=80(℃); CPU Fan Start Temp Value, temperature to initiate the smart CPU fan speed: Min.=0(℃), Max.=30(℃); CPU Fan Start PWM Value, smart CPU fan startup speed: 0-255 When CPU temperature is lower than or equal to Target Temp Value(℃), CPU fan will be running at the StartUp Level value. When CPU temperature is in between the Target Temp Value(℃) AND Full Speed Temp(℃), CPU fan will be running at the StartUp Level value and will increase in accordance with the CPU temperature. When CPU temperature is higher than Full Speed Temp(℃), CPU fan will be running at full speed. CPU Fan Mode Setting,options ,Full Mode,CPU fan will be running at full speed.

Chipset\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

North Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Parameters Configuration

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

South Bridge Configuration

4.5.5 Chipset

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South Bridge Confguration

• SATA Controller(s)

Setting Serial-ATA Controller(s)，options: Enabled, Disabled.

• SATA Mode Selection

Setting Serial-ATA Mode，options: IDE Mode,AHCI Mode,RAID.

• XHCI Pre-Boot Driver Enabled or disabled XHCI Pre-Boot Driver support.options: Enabled,Disabled.

• xHCI Mode Mode of operation of xHCI controller.options: Smart Auto,Auto,Enabled,Disabled.

• HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable

Allows for HS port switching between xHCI and EHCI.If disabled,port is routed to EHCI.If

HS port is routed to xHCI,the corresponng S3 port is enabled. options:Enabled,Disabled.

• xHCI Streams

Enabled or disabled xHCI Maximum Primary Stream Array Size. options:Enabled,Disabled.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Chipset menu

Chipset\South Bridge Configuration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Intel PCH RC Version 1.2.0.1 Intel PCH SKU Name Z77 Intel PCH Rev ID 04/C1

SATA Mode Selcetion

XHCI Pre-Boot Driver xHCI Mode HS Port #1 Switchable HS Port #2 Switchable HS Port #3 Switchable HS Port #4 Switchable xHCI Streams

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Enable or disable SATA Device.

SATA Controller

Enabled

IDE

Enabled Smart... Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled

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• Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Graphics turbo IMON current values supported (14-31).

• Primary Display

Select which of the IGFX/PEG/PCI graphics device should be the Primary Display Or select

"SG" for Switchable Gfx.

• Internal Graphics

Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options.

• GTT Size

Select the GTT Size

.

• Aperture Size

Select the Aperture Size.

• DVMT Pre-Allocated Select DVMT5.0 Pre-Allocated(Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics

Device.

• DVMT Total Gfx Mem Select DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.



Press < ESC> key to return to the Chipset menu

►

North Bridge Confguration

Chipset\North Bridge Configuration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

System Agent Bridge Name SandyBridge System Agent RC Version 1.2.0.0 VT-d Capability Supported

Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 4096 MB..

IGFX VBIOS Version 2132 IGfx Frequency 850 MHz

Primary Display Internal Graphics GTT Size Aperture Size DVMT Pre-Allocated DVMT Total Gfx Mem

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Gra p hic s t u rb o I M ON c u r r e n t v a l u e s supported(14-31)

Graphics Turbo IMON Current

31

Auto

256MB

Auto 2MB

64M 256M

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4.5.6 Boot

Boot\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State

Full Logo Screen

INT19 Trap Response UEFI Boot

Boot Option Priorities

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

N u m b e r o f s e c o n d s t o w a i t f o r s e t u p

activation key.....

Setup Prompt Timeout

1

On

Enabled

Postp.. Disabled

• Setup Prompt Timeout

This option sets how long the prompt message will last.

• Bootup Numlock State

It is used to set the state of the Numlock key after system starts up. When "On" is chosen, the Numlock key will be ON and number keys on the keypad are available after system starts up; When "Off" is chosen, Numlock will remain OFF after system starts up.

• Full Logo Screen

Enabled or disabled Full Logo Screen.options:Enabled,Disabled.

• INT19 Trap Response

Options: Postponed, Immediate.

• UEFI Boot

Options: Auto,Enabled,Disabled.

• Boot Option Priorities Setting the system boot sequence, optional for the bootable equipments and Disabled.

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4.5.7 Security

• Administrator Password

This option is used to set an administrator password, as the following steps:

1. Move the cursor to the Administrator Password item, press <Enter>.

2. In the "Create New Password" dialog box, enter 3 to 20 characters or numbers to be

set, press <Enter>, and enter again in the "Conrm Password" dialog box to conrm

the password.

If the password is correct, the system will prompt "Password Installed ", the password is set successfully. If the prompt" Invalid Password! ", the passwords do not match, please re-enter again. To clear the system administrator password, select "Administrator Password", in "Enter Current Password" dialog box enter the old password, and in the "Create New Password" press <Enter>, password will be cleared.

• User Password

The option is to set the user password, setting steps are the same as setting the "Administrator Password"

.

Security\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator'password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User's password is set, then this isa power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Admimistrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20

User Password

Password Check Setup

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

S e t A d m i n i s t r a t o r Password

Administrator Password

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

Press < ESC> key to return to the OverClock menu

►

CPU Confguration

Press <Enter> to enter this submenu. This page allows you to set the relevant parameters

of the CPU. The default settings are not suggested to change before their functions are fully understood.

4.5.8 OverClock

OverClock\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

OverClock

North Bridge Configuration Voltage Configuration

CPU Configuration

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

CPU Configuration

OverClock\CPU Configuration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Maximum Non Turbo Ratio 30 Package TDP Power 95W Programable TDP Limits Support Power Limit1 95W Power Limit2 118W Programable Ratio Limits Support Max Ratio Limit 1 Core 36 Max Ratio Limit 2 Core 36 Max Ratio Limit 3 Core 36 Max Ratio Limit 4 Core 36 Overclocking bins 7 CPU Type Pre-Pro...

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Host Clock Override(1/100 MHz) Cpu Voltage(1/256) IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp) iGFX Core Current Max(1/8 Amp) Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Turbo Mode Internal PLL Overvoltage Power Limit 1 Value(1/8 Watt) Power Limit 2 Value(1/8 Watt) Runtime Core Ratio Limit

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Non Turbo Ratio Override

Non Turbo Ratio Override 31

10000 0

780 260 Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

760

950

36

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►

Voltage Confguration

(

The following items: Setting voltage .)

►

North Bridge Confguration

Press <Enter> to enter this submenu. This page allows you to set the relevant parameters

of the system memory. The default settings are not suggested to change before their functions are fully understood.

OverClock\North Bridge Configuration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Memory Multiplier Configuration

XMP Profile 1 Not Supported XMP Profile 2 Not Supported

Intel Graphics Configuration

Graphics Core Ratio Limit Graphics Voltage(1/256)

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

The selection of.....

22

Performance Memory Profiles

Autom...

0



Press < ESC> key to return to the OverClock menu

OverClock\Voltage Configuration\

Main

Advanced

Chipset

Boot Security

Voltage Configuration

Graphics Core Voltage Offset(IC) Memory Voltage Control(IC) CPU PLL Voltage Control(IC) PCH Voltage Control(IC)

OverClock

→　←

:Select Screen

↑↓

/Click:Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-:Change Opt. F1 :General Help F7 :Previous Values F8 :Fail-Safe Values F9 :Optimized Defaults F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit

Set set CPU Voltage...

0

CPU Voltage Offset(IC)

0

1500 1800 1050

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Chapter 5 Driver Installation

Check your package and there is Driver DVD included. This DVD consists of all drivers you need. In addition, this DVD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which drivers needed so that your system can function properly. Insert DVD into your DVD-ROM drive and the menu should appear as below. If the menu does not appear, double-click My Computer / double-click DVD-ROM drive or click Start / click Run / type X:\AUTORUN.EXE (assuming X is your DVD-ROM drive).

(This picture is only for reference)

From the Main MENU you may make 4 selections:

1. +Mainboard Driver installation Utility: Click to enter the driver installation menu.

2. +Kaspersky Internet Security 2011

3. +Useful Software Utility: Click to enter the utilities installation menu.

4. >Browse DVD: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver & Utility DVD”.

5. Exit: Click to exit this installation menu.

When you choose Mainboard Drivers, the drivers menu should appear as below:

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From the Drivers MENU you may make 7 selections:

1. Chipset Driver

2. Lan Driver

3. Audio Driver

4. VGA Driver

5. PCI Simple Communication Controller

6. USB 3.0 Driver(only support Windows 7)

7. AHCI/RAID Driver

(This picture is only for reference)

According to the chipset of the motherboard purchased, click on the correct series

(This picture is only for reference)