MSI H61MA-E35 User Manual

H61MA-E35 (B3)/
H61M-E21 (B3)
series

MS-7740 (v1.x) Mainboard

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Preface

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA­TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is
given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve­ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release 2011/05

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please
try the following help resources for further guidance.

◙ Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,

and other information:

◙ Contact our technical sta󰘯 at:

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

http://support.msi.com/

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Safety Instructions

￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully.
￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity.
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable 󰘱at surface before setting it up.
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment

from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before

connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place any-

thing over the power cord.

￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock.

￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel:

◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s

Manual.

◯ The equipment has dropped and damaged.
◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT ABOVE 60
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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C (140oF),

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CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情況下，

使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

廢電池請回收

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be
collected separately for recycling special disposal.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful inter­ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-

mined by turning the equipment o󰘯 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

◯ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◯ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◯ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

◯ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1
The changes or modi󰘰cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-

pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply

with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-7740

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow­ing two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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MS-7740

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must re­mind you that...

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electron-

ic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes e󰘯ect on August 13, 2005,

products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as mu­nicipal wastes anymore, and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment
will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will com­ply with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products
that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elek-

tro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI
hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in
die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus
zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen Zeitpunkt aus­schliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologiste et a󰘰n de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...

Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement élec-

triques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant e󰘯et le 13 août 2005, que les

produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou

tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de
récupérer certains produits en 󰘰n de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative
au retour des produits en 󰘰n de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par con-

séquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.

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РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,

поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi-

pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos

clasi󰘰cados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en

los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos,
están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida.
MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en

la Unión Europea al 󰘰nal de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar estos productos

en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o entregar a una
empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische

en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kun­nen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam MSI
dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd worden op
lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI

Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj

sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-

rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju

pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda

kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proiz-

vode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako 󰘰rma dbająca o ekologię, MSI przy­pomina, że...

Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektry­cznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia
2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą być trak­towane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani
do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni
wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wy­cofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznaczonych punktach

zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC

Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli
ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların
üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü
olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım süreleri bittiğinde MSI
ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama
noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků

2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické a elektronické

výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se
tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení je­jich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání výrobků značky MSI,
prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto výrobky můžete odevzdat
v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve

az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...
Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek-

tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos

és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az

ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavé­telére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapc­solatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek

esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre

viheti.

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ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici

ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti
alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come

ri󰘰uti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto
alla 󰘰ne del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti
marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla 󰘰ne del loro

ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto di raccolta

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▍CONTENTS

Copyright Notice ............................................................................................ ii

Trademarks .................................................................................................... ii

Revision History............................................................................................. ii

Technical Support.......................................................................................... ii

Safety Instructions .........................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.......................................... iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement .................... v

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................1-1

Mainboard Speci󰘰cations ..................................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................1-4

Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-5

Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..........................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide .................................................................................... 2-2

Screw Holes ......................................................................................................... 2-3

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ............................................................................2-4

Memory ................................................................................................................ 2-7

Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 2-9

Back Panel ......................................................................................................... 2-10

Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2-12

Jumper ............................................................................................................... 2-17

Slots ................................................................................................................... 2-18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup .....................................................................................................3-2

The Menu Bar ......................................................................................................3-4

Main Menu ...........................................................................................................3-5

Advanced ............................................................................................................. 3-6

Overclocking ......................................................................................................3-11

M-Flash .............................................................................................................. 3-16

Security .............................................................................................................. 3-17

Boot .................................................................................................................... 3-19

Save & Exit .........................................................................................................3-20

Appendix A Realtek Audio .......................................................................... A-1

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver .................................................................A-2

Software Con󰘰guration .........................................................................................A-3

Hardware Default Setting .....................................................................................A-5

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the H61MA-E35 (B3)/ H61M-E21
(B3) Series (MS-7740 v1.X) Micro-ATX mainboard. The
H61MA-E35 (B3)/ H61M-E21 (B3) Series mainboards
are based on Intel® H61 (B3) chipsets for optimal system
e󰘲ciency. Designed to 󰘰t the advanced Intel® LGA1155
processor, the H61MA-E35 (B3)/ H61M-E21 (B3) Series
deliver a high performance and professional desktop
platform solution.

Getting Started

Mainboard Speci󰘰cations

Processor Support

■ Intel® CoreTM i7/ CoreTM i5 /CoreTM i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron® processor in the LGA1155

package
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support)

Chipset

■ Intel® H61 (B3) chipset

Memory Support

■ 2 DDR3 DIMMs support DDR3 1333/ 1066 DRAM (16GB Max)

■ Supports Dual-Channel mode

(For more information on compatible components, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/test-report/)

LAN

■ Supports LAN 10/100/1000 by Realtek® RTL8111E (H61MA-E35 (B3))

■ Supports LAN 10/100 by Realtek® RTL8105E (H61M-E21 (B3))

Audio

■ Chip integrated by Realtek® ALC887

■ Flexible 8-channel audio with jack sensing

■ Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec

SATA

■ 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel® H61 (B3)

■ 2 SATA 6Gb/s ports by ASMedia® ASM1061 (H61MA-E35 (B3))

Connectors

■ Back panel

- 1 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

- 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 2 USB 3.0 ports (H61MA-E35 (B3))

- 1 HDMI port*

- 1 VGA port*

- 1 DVI-D port*

- 1 LAN port

- 6 󰘱exible audio ports (H61MA-E35 (B3))

- 3 󰘱exible audio ports (H61M-E21 (B3))

*(The HDMI, DVI and VGA ports only work with Integrated Graphics Processor)

■ On-Board

- 2 USB 2.0 connectors

- 1 Chassis Intrusion connector

- 1 S/PDIF-Out connector

- 1 Front Panel Audio connector

- 1 TPM Module connector

- 1 Serial connector

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Slots

■ 1 PCIE 2.0 x16 slot

■ 2 PCIE 2.0 x1 slots

Form Factor

■ M-ATX (24.5cm X 21.5 cm)

Mounting

■ 6 mounting holes

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Chapter 1

1-3

Getting Started

JUSB_PW1

(op tio na l)

Mainboard Layout

Top:mouse/
Bottom:USBports

USB3.0 ports(optional)

HDMIport

Top: VGAPort
Bottom: DVI-DPort

Top: LANJack
Bottom: USBports

T:
M:
B:

T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SS-Out

Line-In

Line-Out

Mic

keyboard

(optional)

JAUD1

JSP1

JPWR2

PCI_E1

PCI_E2

PCI_E3

JTPM1

SYSFAN

BATT

+

JCOM1

JUSB1

JCI1

JUSB2

CPUFAN

JBAT1

DIM M1

JFP1

JPW R1

DIM M2

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5

SATA6

(op tio na l)

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H61MA-E35 (B3)/ H61M-E21 (B3) Series

(MS-7740 v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard

Packing Contents

Mainboard

SATA Cable

Driver / Utility

DVD

Optional Accessories

MS-7740

Chapter 1

User Guide Back IO Shield

USB 2.0

Bracket

* These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice.
* The packing contents may vary according to the model you purchased.
* If you need to purchase the optional accessories, please visit http://www.msi.com/in-

dex.php to inquire the part numbers or consult the dealer.

M-Connector

S/PDIF Out

Bracket

SATA Power

Cable

1-5

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While performing the instal­lation, be careful in holding the components and follow­ing the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will
not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the compo­nents.

Hardware Setup

Quick Components Guide

JPWR2, p.2-9

SYSFAN, p.2-13

Back Panel,
p.2-10

PCIE, p.2-18

CPU, p.2-4

CPUFAN, p.2-13

DDR3, p.2-7

JPWR1, p.2-9

JCI1, p.2-12

SATA1~6, p.2-12

2-2

JAUD1, p.2-14

JSP1, p.2-15

JTPM1, p.2-16 JUSB_PW1, p.2-17

JCOM1, p.2-15

JBAT1, p.2-17

JFP1, p.2-13

JUSB1~2, p.2-14

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Screw Holes

When you install the mainboard, you have to place the mainboard into the chassis in the
correct direction. The locations of screws holes on the mainboard are shown as below.

The side has to
toward the rear,
the position for
the I/O shield of
the chassis.

Chapter 2

Screw holes

Refer above picture to install stando󰘯s in the appropriate locations on chassis and then
screw through the mainboard screw holes into the stando󰘯s.

Important

•

To prevent damage to the mainboard, any contact between the mainboard circuit and

chassis or unnecessary stando󰘯s mounted on the chassis is prohibited.

•

Please make sure there are no metal components placed on the mainboard or within
the chassis that may cause short circuit of the mainboard.

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Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure to install the cooler to prevent overheating.
If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, please visit
http://www.msi.com/service/cpu-support/

Important

Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling

fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure that you apply
an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to
enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn o󰘯 the ATX power supply or unplug the power
supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet 󰘰rst to ensure the safety of CPU.

Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your

components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any

attempt to operate beyond product speci󰘰cations is not recommended. We do not guar

antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product speci-

󰘰cations.

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Introduction to LGA 1155 CPU

The surface of LGA 1155 CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for
better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator

2-4

Alignment Key

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CPU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU
before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.

Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1. Open the load lever. 2. Lift the load lever up to fully open

position.

Chapter 2

3. After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for
correct mating, put down the CPU in
the socket housing frame. Be sure to
grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.

Alignment Key

4. Remove the plastic cap. Engage the
load lever while pressing down lightly
onto the load plate.

Important

Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with
pure vertical motion and reinstall.

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Hardware Setup

5. Secure the lever near the hook end
under the retention tab.

7. Press the four hooks down to fasten
the cooler. Turn over the mainboard

to con󰘰rm that the clip-ends are

correctly inserted.

6. Make sure the four hooks are in proper
position before you install the cooler.
Align the holes on the mainboard
with the cooler. Push down the cooler
until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the mainboard.

8. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
mainboard.

Important

•

Con󰘰rm if your CPU cooler is 󰘰rmly installed before turning on your system.

•

Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

•

Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic
cap covered to avoid damaging.

•

Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about
the CPU cooler installation.

•

Read the CPU status in BIOS.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are used for installing memory modules. For more information on
compatible components, please visit

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Memory Population Rule

Please refer to the following illustrations for memory population rules.
Dual-Channel mode Population Rule
In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two

data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. The following illustrations explain the population rule for Dual-Channel
mode.

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Important

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DDR3 memory modules are not interchangeable with DDR2, and the DDR3 standard
is not backwards compatible. You should always install DDR3 memory modules in
the DDR3 DIMM slots.

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In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type
and density in di󰘯erent channel DIMM slots.

•

To ensure a successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the

DIMM1 󰘰rst.

•

Due to the chipset resource deployment, the system density will only be detected up
to 15+GB (not full 16GB) when each DIMM is installed with a 8GB memory module.

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Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only 󰘰t in the right

orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the

golden 󰘰nger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic

clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module
is properly seated.

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot
clips at the sides.

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Important

You can barely see the golden 󰘰nger if the memory module is properly inserted in the

DIMM slot.

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ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX
24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper

orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply 󰘰rmly into the

connector.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the 20-pin

ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13.

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Make sure that all the connectors are connected to proper ATX power supplies to en­sure stable operation of the mainboard.

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SS-Out

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USB 2.0 Port

USB 3.0 Port
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HDMI Port

VGA Port

DVI-D Port

LAN

USB 2.0 Port

▶Mouse/Keyboard

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The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s

(Hi-Speed).

▶HDMI Port
The High-De󰘰nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface

capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, includ-

ing standard, enhanced, or high-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a

single cable.

▶VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

▶DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCD

monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its
display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI
connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to your
monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)

Important

The HDMI, VGA and DVI-D display interfaces on the mainboard are designed to serve
as IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) used. If you installed a processor without

integrated graphics chip, these display ports will have no e󰘯ect.

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▶LAN

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to
the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.

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LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow O󰘯 LAN link is not established.

On(Steady state) LAN link is established.

On(brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Right Green O󰘯 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

▶USB 3.0 Port (optional)

USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

Important

If you want to use a USB 3.0 device, you must use the USB 3.0 cable to connect to the
USB 3.0 port.

▶Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to di󰘯erentiate between

audio e󰘯ects according to the color of audio jacks.

■ Line-In: Blue - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape-player or other audio

devices.

■ Line-Out: Green - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

■ Mic: Pink - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

■ RS-Out: Black (optional) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■ CS-Out: Orange (optional)- Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■ SS-Out: Gray (optional)- Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~4, SATA5~6 (optional)

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect
to one Serial ATA device.

* The MB layout in this 󰘰gure is for reference only.

SATA1~4 (3Gb/s)

SATA6

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA5

supported by Intel® H61 (B3)

SATA5~6 (6Gb/s) (optional)
supported by ASMedia® ASM1061

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss
may occur during transmission.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened,
the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status
and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the
BIOS utility and clear the record.

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The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the
wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be con­nected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the
mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially
designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

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Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s o󰘲cial website or consult

the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

•

CPUFAN support Smart fan control. You can install Control Center utility that will
automatically control the CPUFAN speeds according to the actual CPUFAN tem­peratures.

•

Fan cooler set with 3 or 4 pins power connector are both available for CPUFAN.

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The
JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con­necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3
players, printers, modems and the like.

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USB Bracket (optional)

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

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This connector is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.

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S/PDIF-Out Bracket (optional)

Serial Port Connector: JCOM1

This connector is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device.

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TPM Module connector: JTPM1

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please
refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages.

TPM module is optional

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Jumper

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery to

keep the data of system con󰘰guration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automati­cally boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system con󰘰guration,

set the jumper to clear data.

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Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 1-2 pin while the system is o󰘯, then open it. Avoid

clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

USB power Jumper: JUSB_PW1

This jumper is used to select USB connectors powered by VCC5 or 5VSB. Set to 5VSB
if you want them provide power in standby mode.

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Close 3-5, 4-6.
Keep USB power to

5VSB

Important

If you set the jumper to 5VSB, the power supply must be able to provide at least 2A
currents.

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Slots

PCIE (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCIE slot supports the PCIE interface expansion card.

PCIE x16 Slot

PCIE x1 Slot

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power sup-

ply 󰘰rst. Read the documentation for the expansion card to con󰘰gure any necessary
hardware or software settings, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS con󰘰guration.

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to con󰘰gure the system for op­timum use.

You may need to run the Setup program when:

■ An error message appears on the screen during

the system booting up, and requests you to run
SETUP.

■ You want to change the default settings for cus-

tomized features.

BIOS Setup

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter Setup Menu, F11 to enter Boot Menu

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also re­start the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important

•

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous
update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly dif­ferent from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

•

Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is
usually in the format:

E7740IMS.xxx 050511 where:
1st digit refers to BIOS type as E = EFI
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, A = AMD and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
xxx refers to the BIOS version.
050511 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Control

Keyboard Mouse Description

<↑><↓>

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<←><→> Select Screen

<Enter>

<Esc>

<+> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General Help
<F6> Load optimized defaults
<F10> Save Change and Reset
<Esc> Exit

Sub-Menu

If you 󰘰nd a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right
view) appears to the left of certain 󰘰elds that means a
sub-menu can be launched from this 󰘰eld. A sub-menu
contains additional options for a 󰘰eld parameter. You can
use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) or mouse to highlight the 󰘰eld and

press <Enter> or double-click the left mouse button to
enter the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from

󰘰eld to 󰘰eld within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the previous menu, just press the

<Esc > or click the right mouse button.

Move the cursor

Select Icon/ Field

Click/ Double­click the left
button

Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the previous
from a submenu

Click the right
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General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help
screen.

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The Menu Bar

▶Main Menu

Use this menu for basic system con󰘰gurations, such as time, date etc.
▶Advanced

Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features, integrated
peripherals, power management and PC health status.

▶Overclocking
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control and overclocking.

▶M-Flash
Use this menu to read/ 󰘱ash the BIOS from storage drive (FAT/ FAT32 format only).

▶Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.
▶Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
▶Save & Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the
BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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▶System Date

This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date).
The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.

[day] Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-

[month] The month from Jan. through Dec.
[date] The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
[year] The year can be adjusted by users.

▶System Time
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current time). The time

format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
▶SATA Port1~4

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-menu shows the information of installed
SATA device.

only.

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SATA Port1~4 are appearing when you connect the HD devices to the SATA connec­tors on the mainboard.

▶System Information

This area shows the CPU information, BIOS version and memory status of your system
(read only).

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Advanced

▶PCI Subsystem Settings

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a
longer time and thus improve the e󰘯ective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI perfor­mance, you should set the item to higher values.

▶ACPI Settings
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶ACPI Standby State

This item speci󰘰es the power saving modes for ACPI function.
▶Power LED

This item con󰘰gures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate the

sleep/suspend state.

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▶Integrated Peripherals

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Onboard Lan Controller

This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard LAN controller.
▶LAN Option ROM

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the onboard LAN.
▶SATA Mode

This item is used to specify a mode for SATA 3Gb/s ports.
▶External SATA 6GB/s Controller Mode

This item is used to specify a mode for external SATA 6Gb/s ports.
▶HD Audio Controller

This item allows you to enable/ disable the HD audio controller.
▶HPET

The HPET (High Precision Event Timers) is a component that is part of the chipset.
You can to enable it, and will provide you with the means to get to it via the various
ACPI methods.

▶On-Chip VGA Devices
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶Initiate Graphic Adapter

This setting speci󰘰es which graphic card is the initial graphics adapter.
▶Integrated Graphics Share Memory

The system shares memory to the integrated graphics. This setting controls the
exact memory size shared to the integrated graphics.

▶DVMT Memory
Specify the size of DVMT memory to allocate for video memory.

▶IGD Multi-Monitor
When “Enabled”, the integrated graphics and extra graphics card can be con󰘰gured

as multi-monitor mode.

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▶USB Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶USB Devices:

This item shows the type of installed USB device.
▶USB Controller

This item allows you to enable/ disable the USB controller.
▶Legacy USB Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and
SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the
USB mouse.

▶Onboard USB 3.0 Controller
This item allows you to enable/ disable the onboard USB 3.0 controller.

▶Super IO Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Serial(COM) Port 0 Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Serial (COM) Port0

This item allows you to enable/ disable the serial port.
▶Serial (COM) Port0 Settings

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.

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▶Hardware Monitor

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶CPU Smart Fan Target

The Smart Fan function controls the CPU fan speed automatically depending on the

current temperature to keep it with in a speci󰘰c range. You can enable a fan target

value here. If the current CPU fan temperature reaches to the target value, the smart
fan function will be activated.

▶SYS Fan 1 Control
These items allow users to select how percentage of speed for the SYSFAN1.

▶CPU/ System Temperature, CPU FAN/ SYS FAN 1 Speed, CPU Vcore Voltage,

CPU IO Voltage, DRAM Voltage, GPU Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V

These items show the current status of all of the monitored hardware components
such as CPU/ system temperatures, all fans’ speeds and voltages.

▶Power Management Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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▶EuP 2013

This item is designed for Energy Using Products Lot 6 2013 (EuP) aka Energy

Related Products (ErP). To reduce Power Consumption when system o󰘯 or standby

mode.
Note: When “Enabled” EuP 2013 setting, system don’t support RTC wake up event

function.

▶Restore on AC Power Loss
This item speci󰘰es whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt

occurs. Settings are:

[Power O󰘯] Always leaves the computer in the power o󰘯 state.

[Power On] Always leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt

occurred.

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▶CPU Phase Control

This item allows you to select the power phase mode to reach the best power saving
function.

▶Wake Up Event Setup
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Wake Up Event By

Setting to [BIOS] activates the following 󰘰elds, and use the following 󰘰elds to set the
wake up events. Setting to [OS], the wake up events will be de󰘰ned by OS.

▶Resume By RTC Alarm
The 󰘰eld is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a

scheduled time/date.
▶Date/ HH:MM:SS

If Resume By RTC Alarm is set to [Enabled], the system will automatically resume

(boot up) on a speci󰘰c date/hour/minute/second speci󰘰ed in these 󰘰elds (using the

<+> and <-> to select the date & time settings).
▶Resume By PCI or PCI-E Device

When set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PCI or PCIE device.

▶Resume From S3 by USB Device
The item allows the activity of the USB device to wake up the system from S3 (Sus-

pend to RAM) sleep state.
▶Resume From S3 by PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard

These items determine whether the system will be awakened from S3 state when
input signal of the PS/2 mouse/ keyboard is detected.

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▶Current CPU / DRAM Frequency

These items show the current clocks of CPU and Memory speed. Read-only.
▶Adjust CPU Ratio

This item is used to adjust CPU clock multiplier (ratio). It is available only when the
processor supports this function.

▶Adjusted CPU Frequency
It shows the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.

▶Adjust CPU Ratio in OS
This item is used to enable/disable the CPU ratio adjustment function in OS.

▶Internal PLL Overvoltage
This item are used to adjust the PLL voltage.

▶EIST
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows you to set the performance level of

the microprocessor whether the computer is running on battery or AC power. This 󰘰eld

will appear after you installed the CPU which supports speedstep technology.
▶Intel Turbo Boost

This item will appear when you install a CPU with Intel Turbo Boost technology. This
item is used to enable/ disable Intel Turbo Boost technology. It can scale processor
frequency higher dynamically when applications demand more performance and TDP
headroom exists. It also can deliver seamless power scalability (Dynamically scale up,
Speed-Step Down). It is the Intel newly technology within newly CPU.

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▶OC Genie Button Operation

This item is used to enable/disable the OC Genie button operation.
▶DRAM Frequency

This item allows you to adjust the DRAM frequency. Please note the overclocking
behavior is not guaranteed.

▶Adjusted DRAM Frequency
It shows the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.

▶DRAM Timing Mode
Select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)

EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to [Auto] enables DRAM timings and the

following “Advanced DRAM Con󰘰guration” sub-menu to be determined by BIOS based
on the con󰘰gurations on the SPD. Selecting [Link] or [Unlink] allows users to con󰘰gure
the DRAM timings and the following related “Advanced DRAM Con󰘰guration” sub-menu

manually.

▶Advanced DRAM Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Command Rate
This setting controls the DRAM command rate.

▶tCL
This controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles)

before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
▶tRCD

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately. This
setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address
strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the
DRAM performance.

▶tRP
This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be

allowed to precharge. If insu󰘲cient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its

charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail
to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the
system.

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▶tRAS

This setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to memory cell.
▶tRFC

This setting determines the time RFC takes to read from and write to a memory
cell.

▶tWR
Minimum time interval between end of write data burst and the start of a precharge

command. Allows sense ampli󰘰ers to restore data to cells.
▶tWTR

Minimum time interval between the end of write data burst and the start of a column-

read command. It allows I/O gating to overdrive sense ampli󰘰ers before read

command starts.

▶tRRD
Speci󰘰es the active-to-active delay of di󰘯erent banks.

▶tRTP

Time interval between a read and a precharge command.
▶tFAW

This item is used to set the tFAW (four activate window delay) timing.
▶tWCL

This item is used to set the tWCL (Write CAS Latency) timing.
▶tCKE

This item is used to set the tCKE timing.
▶tRTL

This item is used to set the tRTL timing.

▶Advanced Channel 1/ 2 Timing Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. And you can set the advanced memory timing
for each channel.

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▶tRRDR/ tRRDD/ tWWDR/ tWWDD/ tRWRDD/ tWRDRDD/ tRWSR

These items is used to set the memory timings for memory channel 1/ 2.

▶GT OverClocking
This item allows you to enable/ disable the overclocking of integrated graphics.

▶GT Ratio
This setting controls the ratio of integrated graphics frequency to enable the integrated

graphics to run at di󰘯erent frequency combinations.

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▶Adjusted GT Frequency

It shows the iGPU frequency. Read-only.
▶DRAM Voltage

These items are used to adjust the voltage of Memory.
▶CPU Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Active Processor Cores

This item allows you to select the number of active processor cores.
▶Limit CPUID Maximum

It is designed to limit the listed speed of the processor to older operating systems.
▶Execute Disable Bit

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious

“bu󰘯er over󰘱ow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This

functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert

code in the bu󰘯er, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or

worm propagation.
▶Intel Virtualization Tech

This item is used to enable/disable the Intel Virtualization technology. For further

information please refer to Intel’s o󰘲cial website.
▶Intel VT-D Tech

This item is used to enable/disable the Intel VT-D technology. For further information

please refer to Intel’s o󰘲cial website.
▶Power Technology

This item allows you to select the Intel Dynamic Power technology mode.
▶C1E Support

To enable this item to read the CPU power consumption while idle. Not all processors
support Enhanced Halt state (C1E).

▶OverSpeed Protection
Overspeed Protection function can monitor the current CPU draws as well as its

power consumption. If it exceeds a certain level, the processor automatically reduces
its clock speed. If you want to overclock your CPU, set it to [Disabled].

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▶Intel C-State

C-state is a power management state that signi󰘰cantly reduces the power of the
processor during idle. This 󰘰eld will appear after you installed the CPU which

supports c-state technology.

▶Package C State limit
This 󰘰eld allows you to select a C-state mode.

▶Long duration power limit(W)
This 󰘰eld allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the long duration.

▶Long duration maintained(ms)
This 󰘰eld allows you to adjust the maintaining time for long duration power limit.

▶Short duration power limit(W)
This 󰘰eld allows you to adjust the TDP power limit for the short duration.

▶Primary plane turbo power limit (W)
This 󰘰eld allows you to adjust the TDP limit for the primary plane turbo.

▶Secondary plane turbo power limit (W)
This 󰘰eld allows you to adjust the TDP limit for the secondary plane turbo.

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M-Flash

▶BIOS Boot Function

This allows you to enable/ disable the system to boot from the BIOS 󰘰le inside USB

drive (FAT/ 32 format only).

▶Select one 󰘰le to Boot

When the BIOS Boot function as sets to [Enabled], this item is selectable. This item

allows to select particular BIOS 󰘰le from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 format only) drive.
And the system will boot from selected BIOS 󰘰le.

▶Save BIOS to storage
Please setup a speci󰘰c folder in speci󰘰c USB/ Storage drive to save BIOS 󰘰le from

BIOS ROM chip data. Note: it only supports FAT/ 32 󰘰le system drive.
▶Select one 󰘰le to update BIOS

This item allows you to select particular BIOS 󰘰le from the USB/ Storage (FAT/ 32 for-

mat only) drive for updating BIOS.

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Security

▶Administrator Password

This item is used to set the administrator password. When a administrator password
has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter BIOS Setup.

▶User Password
This item is used to set the user password. When a user password has been set, you

will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter the operating system.

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Important

When you select the Administrator Password / User Password item, a password box will
appear on the screen. Type the password, and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to

con󰘰rm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press

<Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the

password. A message will show up con󰘰rming the password will be disabled. Once

the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup/ OS without
entering any password.

These two items prevent an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system

con󰘰guration.

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▶Chassis Intrusion Con󰘰guration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

▶Chassis Intrusion

This item enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status
and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning

message, set the 󰘰eld to [Reset]. The setting of the 󰘰eld will automatically return to

[Enabled] later.

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Boot

▶Full Screen Logo Display

This item enables this system to show the company logo on the boot-up screen. Set­tings are:

[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.

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== Boot Option Priorities ==
▶1st~8th Boot

You can select the boot priorities in these Boot Option items.

▶USB HardDisk Drive/ UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities

▶Boot Option

You can select the USB HardDisk Drive/ UEFI Boot priorities in these Boot Option
items.

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Save & Exit

▶Discard Changes and Exit

Use this item to abandon all changes and exit setup.
▶Save Changes and Reboot

Use this item to save changes and reset the system.
▶Save Changes

Use this item to save changes.
▶Discard Changes

Use this item to abandon all changes.
▶Restore Defaults

Use this item to load the optimized default values set by the BIOS vendor.
== Boot Override ==
The installed storage devices will appear on this menu, you can select one of them be

a boot device.
▶Built-in EFI Shell

Use this item to enter the EFI Shell.

Appendix A

Realtek Audio

The Realtek audio provides 10-channel DAC that simul­taneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels
of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming)
through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right chan­nels.

Realtek Audio

Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver

You need to install the HD audio driver for Realtek audio codec to function properly
before you can get access to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations.
Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for di󰘯erent operating sys­tems.

Installation for Windows

For Windows® XP, you must install Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later before installing
the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows

di󰘯erent if you install the drivers in di󰘯erent operating systems.

1. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automati-

cally appear.

2. Click Driver tab.

3. Click AUDIO button.

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4. Select Realtek HD Audio Drivers to start installing the drivers.

5. Click Next to install the Realtek High De󰘰nition Audio Driver.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install drivers.

7. Click Finish to restart the system.

Important

The HD Audio Con󰘰guration software utility is under continuous update to enhance au­dio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this section may be slightly

di󰘯erent from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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Software Con󰘰guration

After installing the audio driver, the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will appear at the

noti󰘰cation area (lower right of the screen). You may double click the icon and the GUI

will pop up accordingly.

double click the icon

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It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the
from the Control Panel.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Software panel overview

The following 󰘰gure describes the function of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.

Device Selection

Application Enhancement

Volume Adjustment

Jack status panel

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■Device Selection

Here you can select a audio output source to change the related options. The “check”
sign (in orange) indicates the devices as default.

■Volume Adjustment
You can control the volume or balance the right/left side of the speakers that you

plugged in front or rear panel by adjust the bar.

■Application Enhancement
The array of options will provide you a complete guidance of anticipated sound e󰘯ect for

both output and input device.

■Jack status panel
This panel depicts all render and capture devices currently connected with your com-

puter.

Auto popup dialog

When you plug into the device at the jack, a dialogue window will pop up asking you
which device is current connected.

As you know, each jack corresponds to its default setting, you can refer to the next sec­tion “Hardware Default Setting”.

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The following diagrams are audio back panel default setting.

■

Backpanel audio jacks to 2-channel speakers diagram

■ Backpanel audio jacks to 4-channel speakers diagram

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■ Backpanel audio jacks to 6-channel speakers diagram

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■ Backpanel audio jacks to 8-channel speakers diagram

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