MINIXTM H55-HD
User's Manual
Website: http://www.jwele.com
Rev: 1.00, June 2010
Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4
1.1 Package Checklist ................................................................................................................4
1.2 Specications ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices .......................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ....................................................................................... 8
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ...............................................................................................8
2.2 Installing Mainboard ............................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules ............................................................................................ 9
2.4 Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Serial ATA Connectors ..................................................................................................12
2.4.2 PCI slot ....................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup .......................................................................13
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................................18
4.1 About BIOS Setup ..............................................................................................................18
4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................ 18
4.3 About CMOS ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test) .......................................................................................... 18
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................................................... 19
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility .......................................................................................................19
4.5.2 Control Keys ................................................................................................................ 20
4.5.3 Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 21
4.5.4 Advanced Setting ......................................................................................................... 24
4.5.5 Boot Setting ................................................................................................................ 29
4.5.6 Security Setting ........................................................................................................... 31
4.5.7 Power Setting .............................................................................................................. 32
4.5.8 PC&Health ...................................................................................................................34
4.5.9 Exit Setting .................................................................................................................35
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...................................................................................38
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Checklist
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing,
please contact with your franchiser.
• Rear I/O Panel X 1
• User's Manual X 1
• Driver/Utility CD X 1
• Serial ATA Signal Cable X 1
• Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (Optional)
The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
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1.2 Specications
CPU
Main Chipset -Intel® H55 Express Chipset
Main Memory
BIOS
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors
Sound
Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mbps compatible LAN (Optional)
Expansion Slots - 1 x PCIE slot
Form Factor Mini ITX (170mm*170mm)
- Supports Intel® Core™ i7-800 / Core™ i5 /Core™ i3 Processors in the
LGA1156 Package
- Supports Intel® Turbo-boost Technology
- Support 2x1.5V DDR3 DIMM socket supporting up to 8GB of system memory
- Support for DDR3 1066/1333/1600(OC)MHz memory modules
- AMI BIOS, supports Plug&Play
- Supports Advanced Power Management ACPI,STR
- CPU temperature, Fan speed, System Voltage monitoring
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
- 1 x DVI port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x SPDIF_OUT port
- 1 x RJ45 port
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x eSATA ports
5 x Audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/ Rear Speaker Out /Center
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Subwoofer Speaker Out)
- 1 x 20-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x System fan header
- 1 x CPU FAN header
- 1 x Front panel header
- 1 x Front panel audio header
- 1 x SPDIF_OUT header
- 1 x SPEAK header
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers for additional 4 USB 2.0 ports (by cables)
- Onboard 8-channel HD Audio Codec
- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel
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SATA2
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1.3 Mainboard Layout
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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of these mainboard provides the following I/O ports:
• PS/2 Mouse: Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 Keyboard: Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
• DVI: Connects to a monitor's DVI input.
• eSATA:Connects to peripherial SATA devices.
• HDMI:Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol.
keyboard, mouse, hub, digital camera, joystick, etc.
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 speakers of the audio system.
Mic-in (Pink): This jack is used to connect an external microphone.
(This picture is only for reference)
• USB: The USB ports are used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as scanner, speakers,
• LAN: The LAN port allows the motherboard to connect to a local area network by means of
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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 sufcient
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 conguration of this mainboard. You can nd an I/O shield
specically designed for this mainboard in its package.
2.2 Installing 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.
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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 specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since
it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequen-
cy beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware
specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU
1. Open th e so c k e t le v e r 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.
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3. Po sit io n t he CPU over th e
socket, ensuring that the gold
triang le is on the bottom -left
corner of the socket, and then
fit the socket alig nment ke ys
into the CPU notches. (marked
with circle)
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.
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).
5. Insert the load lever under the retention tab.
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2.3 Installation of Memory Modules
This mainboard provides two 1.5v DDR3 DIMM slots, which supports dual channel memory
technology. To activate the dual channel conguration, you need to install two identical
(same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules into these DIMM slots. Otherwise
the memory will only operate at single channel mode.
For dual channel DDR3 installation:
Populate two DDR3 DIMM modules of the same type and size into slots [DIMM1] + [DIMM2].
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 briey.
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.
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USB LAN1_
AUDIO
BAT
PCIE1
F AUDIO_
DVI
HDMI
FP
ANEL
JSPDIF
SPEAK
JBA
T
SATA1
SATA2
JME
FUSB1
FUSB2
SF
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PWR12V
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2.4 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.4.1 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.
2.4.2 PCIE slot
Install PCIE card into slot “PCIE1” .
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BAT
PCIE1
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DVI
HDMI
FP
ANEL
JSPDIF
SPEAK
JBA
T
SATA1
SATA2
JME
FUSB1
FUSB2
SF
AN
LPC1
PWR12V
CFAN
JH55ITX01V 1 0
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Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup
Quick Components Guide
NO. Layout Page NO. No. Layout Page NO.
1 F_AUDIO
2 SFAN
3 FUSB1/FUSB2
4 JME
5 JBAT
6 SPEAK
7 JSPDIF
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8 FPANEL
14
9 ATXPWR
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10 CFAN
15
11 PWR12V
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12 JKB
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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 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.
How to identify the PIN1 jumpers?
Please check the mainboard carefully, the PIN1 is marked by "1" or white thick line.
1-F_AUDIO(Front Panel Audio Connection Header)
Pin No. Header HD Audio Denition AC97 Audio Denition
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
2-SFAN1(Fan Power Connectors Header)
SFAN1：System fan connectors
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 RPM
These fan connectors are not jumpers.
DO NOT plac e jumpe r ca ps on these
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+
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3-FUSB1/FUSB2(Additional USB Port Headers)
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data 0- 4 Data 15 Data 0+ 6 Data 1+
7 Ground 8 Ground
10 NC
4-JME
This header uses a jumper cap to refresh the motherboard's BIOS.
Pins 1 and 2 shorted:Refresh the BIOS. Pins 1 and 2 disconnected:can't refresh the BIOS.
5-JBAT(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 modication on the CPU or memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it recongured to the default values
stored in BIOS.
• Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
6/8-SPEAK/FPANEL(Speaker Headers & Front Panel Switches)
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
SPEAK:
Pin No. Denition
1 SPK +
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK -
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
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GN D
+12 V
+12 V
1 2
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1
13
10
20
+ .3 3V
+5 V
GND
PWR GD
PS ON-
N C/
+ .3 3V
GND
+1 2V
+5 V
GND
+5 VS B
+ .3 3V
-1 2V
GND
GND
GND
GND
+5 V
+5 V
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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.
7-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.
11/9- 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.
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10-CFAN(CPU Fan Power Connectors Header)
FAN：CPU fan connectors
C
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 RPM
4 Control
These fan connectors are not jumpers.
DO NOT plac e jumpe r ca ps on these
connectors.
12-JKB(Keyboard Power Function)
Pin 1-2 short: Disabled power on by keyboard.
Pin 2-3 short: Support power on by keyboard.
Disable (Default)
JKB:
Enable
13-LPC
This set of headers are reserved for internal debug purpose.
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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 rst 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 congures 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 congure 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
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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.
4.5 BIOS Setup — 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
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.
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.
Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.
•
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility
Press F1 to Run SETUP
In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly
•
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
►
System Information
System Time
System Date
Power On Beep
►
SATA Port 1
►
SATA Port 2
►
SATA Port 3
►
SATA Port 4
►
AHCI Devices
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[Enabled]
: [ST380215AS]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration.
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings.
Boot For changing the system boot conguration.
Security For changing the system security setttings.
Power For changing the advanced power management(APM) conguration.
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.
4.5.2 Control Keys
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item.
Please check the following table for the function description of each control key.
Control Key(s) Function Description
← / →
↑
/ ↓
+/
-
<Enter>
<ESC>
<F1>
<F2/F3>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
Move cursor left or right to select Screens
Move cursor up or down to select items
To Change option for the selected items
To bring up the selected screen
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
General help
Change Colors
Discard Changes
Load Failsafe Defaults
Load Optimal Defaults
Save conguration changes and exit setup
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4.5.3 Main Menu
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
►
System Information
System Time
System Date
Power On Beep
►
SATA Port 1
►
SATA Port 2
►
SATA Port 3
►
SATA Port 4
►
AHCI Devices
[20:50:32]
[Tue 09/03/2009]
[Enabled]
: [ST380215AS]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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►
System Information
Please Enter this submenu, this will be display BIOS verison, build date, ID number, also will
display CPU type, Speed, count, and Memory Size and so on.
Main
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version :08.00.15
Build Date:04/16/10
ID :PIK0F020
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz
Speed :2800MHz
Count :8
System Memory
Size :2008MB
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←
↑↓
Select Item
F1 General Help
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• System time
This item sets the time you specify(usually the current time)in the format of [Hour],[Minute]and
[Second].
• System date
This item sets the date you specify(usually the current date in the format of [Month],[Date],and
[Year].
• Language
Allows you to selects the current default language used by the BIOS.
►
SATA Port 1/2/3/4
This item sets the status of auto detection of SATA/IDE devices while enterting setup, and BIOS
will auto detects the presence of SATA/IDE devices. Press "Enter" Key to enter the submenu.
Main
SATA Port1 Disabled: Disables LBA
Device :Hard Disk
Vendor :ST380215AS
Size :80.0GB
LBA Mode :Supported
Block Mode:16Sectors
PIO Mode :4
Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6
S.M.A.R.T.:Supported
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T
32Bit Data Transfer
• LBA/Large Mode
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports
this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled.
• Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto] , the data transfer from and
to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer frature.
When set to [Disabled] , the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
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[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Mode.
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
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• PIO Mode
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
• DMA Mode
Selects the DMA mode.
• S.M.A.R.T
Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
• 32Bit Data Transfer
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
• Back to Main Setup Menu
►
AHCI Device
Section for AHCI Conguration.
• Power On Beep
Options: Disabled,Enabled.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
Advanced Settings Configure CPU.
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
►
CPU Configuration
►
Chipset
►
Onboard Device
►
PCIPnP
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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This submenu including these congurations, such as CPU, Northbridge, Southbridge, Onboard
Device, only CPU Conguration submenu dispay diallog box as follwoing.
Advanced
Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 01.0A
Manufacturer:Intel
Intel(R) Core(tm) CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz
Frequency :1.60GHz
BCLK Speed :133MHz
Cache L1 :256 KB
Cache L2 :1024 KB
Cache L3 :8192 KB
Ratio Status:Unlocked(Min:09,Max:21)
Ratio Actual Value:21
CPU Host Ratio [21]
Execute Disable Bit
Enhance C1
CPU TM function
EIST
Limit CPUID MaxVal
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech
Intel(R) HT Technology
Spread Spectrum
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
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When disabled,force the
XD feature flag to
always return 0.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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• Execute-Disable Bit Capability
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to
[Disable] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero(0).
• Enhance C1
This should be enabled in order to enabled or disable the "Enhanced Halt State".
• CPU TM function
CPU THermal Monitor.
• Limit CPUID MaxValue
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
• Intel(R) Virtualization Tech
When enabled, a Vmm can utilize the additional HW Caps.provided by Intel(R) Virtualization tech.
Note:A full reset is required to change the setting.
• Intel(R) HT Technology
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology function.When disabled,only
one thread er activated core is enabled.
• Spread Spectrum
Options:Disabled,Enabled.
• Back to Advanced Setup Menu
►
Chipset Conguration
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be display chipset conguration.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
System Memory Frequency : 1333MHZ
DRAM Timing Controlled [Auto]
Memory Hole [Disabled]
Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
DVMT Mode [Not Supported]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [Multi-Bit ECC]
Auto
Manual
XMP Profile 1
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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• DRAM Timing Controlled
Select [Enabled] will congure the following items by the contents in the SPD(Serial Presence
Detect) device. If you select [Disabled], you will nd the items "DRAM CAS# Latency", "DRAM
RAS# to CAS# Delay", "DRAM RAS# Precharge", and "DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge"
appear to allow you adjusting them.
• Memory Hole
Allows you to set the memory hole mode. Options:Disabled,15MB-16MB
• Initiate Graphic Adapter
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
• DVMT Mode
Allows you to set the DVMT mode
• Back to Advanced Setup Menu
►
Onboard Device
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
Advanced
Onboard Device Settings
Onboard USB Controller
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
Onboard Audio
Onboard LAN
Lan Boot Rom
SATA Controller
SATA#1 IDE configuration
SATA#2 IDE configuration
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• Onboard USB Controller
Enable/Disable USB controller in system
• USB Keyboard Support
Enables support for Legacy USB Keyboard.
• USB Mouse Support
Enables support for Legacy USB mouse.
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[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[IDE]
[Enhanced]
[Enhanced]
Options
Enabled
Disabled
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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• Onboard Audio
This setting is used to enable or disable the onboard audio controller.
Available options: Disabled，Enabled
• Onboard Lan
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Lan controller.
• Lan Boot Rom
This item allows you to use the boot ROM to boot-up the system and access the local area
network directly.
• SATA Controller
Options:IDE,AHCI,Disabled.
• SATA#1 IDE conguration
Options:Compatible,Enhanced.
• SATA#2 IDE conguration
Options:Compatible,Enhanced.
• Back to Advanced Setup Menu
►
PCIPnP
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
• Clear NVRAM
This item for clearing NVRAM during system boot.
• Plug & Play O/S
This item lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system or lets the operating system
congure plug and play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play
operating system.
• PCI Latency Timer
This item sets value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register.
• IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
Allows to you assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the rst PCI slot.
• DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
Available: Specied DMA is available to be used by PCI/PnP devices.
Reserved: Specied DMA is reserved for use by Legacy ISA devices.
• Reserved Memory Size
Allows you to select size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices.
• Engineer mode
Engineer mode control.
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►
PCIPnP
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Clear NVRAM during
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
System Boot.
Clear NVRAM
Plug & Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ14
IRQ15
DMA Channel 0
DMA Channel 1
DMA Channel 3
DMA Channel 5
DMA Channel 6
DMA Channel 7
Reserved Memory Size
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[No]
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
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Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
Boot Settings Configure Settings
►
Boot Settings Configuration
►
Boot Device Priority
►
Hard Disk Drives
►
Removable Drives
►
Boot Settings Conguration
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip
Quick Boot
Full Screen Logo
Bootup Num-Lock
Halt On
Wait For 'F1' If Error
Hit 'Del' Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
• Quick Boot
This item allows you to speed up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If
this is set to [Enabled], BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
• Full screen Logo
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
• Bootup Num-Lock
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
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Boot
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[On]
[No Errors]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
during System Boot.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
←
↑↓
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
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• Halt On
Options:All Errors,No Errors,All But Keyboard.
• Wait For 'F1' If Error
When set to Enabled,the system waits for the F1 key t be pressed when error occurs.
• Hit 'Del' Message Display
When set to Enabled,the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" durning POST.
• Interrupt 19 Capture
When set to Enabled, this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
• Back to Boot Setup Menu
►
Boot Device Priority
Click <Enter> key to enter submenu, it will be display species the boot sequence from the
available devices.
►
Hard Disk Drives
Click <Enter> key to enter submenu, it will be display species the boot device priority sequence
from available hard disk drives.
►
Removable Drives
Click <Enter> key to enter submenu, it will be display species the boot device priority sequence
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Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
Security Settings Install or Change the
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
Boot Sector Virus Protection
BIOS Boot Block Protection
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This item allows you to Chage Supervisor/User Password, Type the password, up to eight
characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered
password from CMOS memory. You will be asked toconrm the password. Type the password
again and press <Enter>.
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.
• Boot Sector Virus Protection
Enabled/Disable Boot Sector Virus Protection
• BIOS Boot Block Protection
Options:Enabled,Disabled.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[Full Access]
[Setup]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
password.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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4.5.7 Power Setting
Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
POWER Section for APM
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
USB KB/Mouse Wake UP [Enabled]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
►
APM Configuration
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• ACPI Suspend Type
Select the ACPI State used for System Suspend.
• USB KB/Mouse Wake Up
Enable/Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4.
• ACPI APIC support
Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
►
APM Conguration
These options allow you to manage General/Advanced/Chipset ACPI Conguration, for the
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, APM Conguration Template Manager allows you to
manage Power Managerment default or custom conguration templates.
APM Settings Options
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard
Power On by PS/2 Mouse
Resume By PME
Power On By RTC Alarm
AC Power Fail
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[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Power Off]
Power
Configuration.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Disabled
Specific key
Any key
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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• Power On by PS/2 Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard .
Disabled: Disables this function. (Default)
Sepcic Key: Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
Any Key: Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.
• Power On by PS/2 Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by PS/2 Mouse .
• Resume By PME
Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event.
• Power On By RTC Alarm
Disable/Enable RTC to generate a wake event.
• Power On By RTC Alarm
This item selects the system action after an AC power failure.
[Power Off]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power remains off.
You must press the Power button to power-on the system.
[Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power will be
powered on .
automatically.
[Last State]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the
state where you left off before power failure occurred. If the system’s power
is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If
the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will
power-on when power returns.
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PC&Health
4.5.8
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu, it will be display hardware health conguration, including
System temperature, CPU temperature, FAN speed and all kinds of voltages.
Main Advanced Boot Security Power PC&Health Exit
Hardware Health Configuration Fan confiruration mode
CPU Temperature
Sys Temperature
CFan Speed
SFan Speed
CPU Voltage
PCH Voltage
CPUVtt Voltage
DRAM Voltage
VBAT Voltage
Smart Fan Control
Start Tem oC
Fan Lowest Speed
Full Speed Tem oC
Fan Highest Speed
Slope (HZ)
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• Smart Fan Control
Fan Conruration mode setting.
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:68oC/154oF
:31oC/87oF
:N/A
:2835 RPM
:1.080 V
:1.040 V
:1.080 V
:1.480 V
:3.424 V
[Enabled]
[030]
[050]
[050]
[100]
[20HZ]
setting
←
↑↓
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
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4.5.9 Exit Setting
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Exit system setup
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
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Highlight this item and select <Ok>,then press <Enter> to save the changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Or press <Cancel> to return to the main
menu.
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Exit system setup
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
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[Ok]
[Ok] [Cancel]
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
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Highlight this item and select <Ok>,then press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Or press <Cancel> to return to the main
menu.
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Exit system setup
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
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Sleect <Ok>and press <Enter> to discard changes and exit, or press <Cancel> to return to the
main menu.
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Discards changes
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
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Discard changes and exit setup?
[Ok]
[Ok] [Cancel]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Discard changes?
[Ok] [Cancel]
[Ok]
without saving any
changes.
ESC key can be used
for this operation.
Select Screen
←
↑↓
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
done so far to any of
the setup questions.
F7 key can be used
for this operation.
←
↑↓
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
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This option opens a dialog box that let you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in
the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. select <Cancel> and
then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demand on the system
that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the
memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your
hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specic option,
select and display that option, and then press <F9>.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Load Optimal Default
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
Load Optimal Defaults?
[Ok]
[Ok] [Cancel]
values for all the
setup questions.
F9 key can be used
for this operation.
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This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in
the Setup Utility: Select <Ok> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Canel> and then
<Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demand on the system
and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe
defaults as a rst step in getting your system working properly again.If you only want to install
fail-safe defaults for a specic option, select and display that option, and then press <F8>.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Boot Security Power Exit
Exit Options Load Failsafe Default
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults?
[Ok]
[Ok] [Cancel]
values for all the
setup questions.
F8 key can be used
for this operation.
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Chapter 5 Driver Installation
Check your package and there is Driver CD included. This CD consists of all drivers you need. In
addition, this CD 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 CD into your CD-ROM drive and the menu should appear as below. If the menu does not
appear, double-click My Computer / double-click CD-ROM drive or click Start / click Run / type X:\
AUTORUN.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive).
+ Mainboard Driver Installation Utility
+ Userful Software Utility
> Browse CD
Exit
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From the Main MENU you may make 4 selections:
1. +Mainboard Driver Installation Utility: Click to enter the driver installation menu.
2. +Useful Software Utility: Click to enter the utilities installation menu.
3. >Browse CD: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver & Utility CD”.
4. Exit: Click to exit this installation menu.
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When you choose Mainboard Driver installation Utility, the drivers menu should appear as
below:
Back <- Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Intel Chipset VGA Graphics Driver
Onboard LAN Driver
Realtek HD Audio Driver
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From the Drivers MENU you may make 4 selections:
1. Intel Chipset Installtion Utility
2. Intel Chipset VGA Graphics Driver
3. Onboard LAN Driver
4. Realtek HD Audio Driver
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