NEXCOM NEX 883 User Manual

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NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

Industrial Computing Solutions

Industrial Motherboards NEX 883

User Manual

NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

Published December 2012

www.nexcom.com

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Contents

Preface

Disclaimer ............................................................................................. iv

Acknowledgements .............................................................................. iv

Regulatory Compliance Statements ....................................................... iv

Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................... iv

RoHS Compliance ................................................................................... v

Warranty and RMA ................................................................................ vi

Safety Information ................................................................................vii

Installation Recommendations ................................................................vii

Safety Precautions .................................................................................viii

Technical Support and Assistance ........................................................... ix

Conventions Used in this Manual ........................................................... ix

Global Service Contact Information ......................................................... x

Package Contents ................................................................................. xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Package Contents ............................................................................. 1

1.2 Specifications .................................................................................... 1

1.3 Motherboard Layout .........................................................................3

1.4 I/O Panel ........................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ......................................................................................6

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions................................................................6

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ...........................................7

2.4 Expansion Slot ..................................................................................9

2.5 Jumpers Setup ................................................................................10

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors ..................................................12

2.7 Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation ....22

2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs ...........23

2.9 Driver Installation Guide .................................................................. 24

Chapter 3: UEFI Setup utility

3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................25

3.1.1UEFI Menu Bar ............................................................................ 25

3.1.2 North Bridge Configuration .......................................................26

3.2 Main Screen ...................................................................................26

3.3 Advanced Screen ...........................................................................27

3.3.1 CPU Configuration ....................................................................28

3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration .......................................................30

3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration ....................................................... 31

3.3.4 Storage Configuration ............................................................... 32

3.3.5 Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology ................................................... 33

3.3.6 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.............................................33

3.3.7 AMT Configuration ...................................................................34

3.3.8 Super IO Configuration .............................................................. 35

3.3.9 ACPI Configuration ...................................................................36

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3.3.10 USB Configuration ................................................................... 37

3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .....................................38

3.5 Boot Screen ...................................................................................39

3.6 Security Screen ..............................................................................40

3.7 Exit Screen ......................................................................................41

Chapter 4: Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System .................................................................. 42

4.2 Support CD Information ..................................................................42

4.2.1 Running Support CD .................................................................42

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ............................................................................. 42

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ............................................................................ 42

4.2.4 Contact Information .................................................................. 42

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PrefaCe

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. However, users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom. com. NEXCOM shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties, which may result from such use. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose is also disclaimed.

Acknowledgements

NViS 3540/3540H/3540P4/3540P8 is a trademark of NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. All other product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class B devices and describes how to keep the system CE compliant.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC

This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area (domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate measures) at their own expense.

The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.

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RoHS Compliance

NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status Update

NEXCOM is a global citizen for building the digital infrastructure. We are committed to providing green products

and services, which are compliant with European Union RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in Electronic Equipment) directive 2002/95/EU, to be your trusted green partner and to protect our environment.

RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) <

0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm.

In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NEXCOM has established an engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality levels for which NEXCOM are renowned.

The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.

How to recognize NEXCOM RoHS Products?

For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.

All new product models launched after January 2006 will be RoHS compliant. They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.

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Warranty and RMA

NEXCOM Warranty Period

NEXCOM manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard. NEXCOM warrants that products will be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on the date of invoice by NEXCOM. HCP series products (Blade Server) which are manufactured by NEXCOM are covered by a three year warranty period.

NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

? Customers shall enclose the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” with the

returned packages.

? Customers must collect all the information about the problems encoun-

tered and note anything abnormal or, print out any on-screen messages, and describe the problems on the “NEXCOM RMA Service Form” for the RMA number apply process.

? Customers can send back the faulty products with or without acces-

sories (manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU and RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems, please note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NEXCOM is not responsible for the devices/parts.

? Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products,

making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage and deterioration during transportation. In case of damages occurred during transportation, the repair is treated as “Out of Warranty.”

? Any products returned by NEXCOM to other locations besides the cus-

tomers’ site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the customer.

Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products

NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.

System Level

? Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components such

as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free, ex: resistor, capacitor.

? Items will be replaced with NEXCOM products if the original one cannot

be repaired. Ex: motherboard, power supply, etc.

? Replace with 3rd party products if needed.

? If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the cus-

tomer without any charge.

Board Level

? Component fee: NEXCOM will only charge for main components, such

as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free, ex: resistors, capacitors.

? If RMA goods can not be repaired, NEXCOM will return it to the cus-

tomer without any charge.

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Warnings

Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules, contact the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.

Cautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage system components. Do the described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

Safety Information

Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:

▪ Read all instructions carefully. ▪ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. ▪ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual. ▪ When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts

specified by the manufacturer.

▪ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating

device.

▪ The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the

rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly necessary in order to provide balance stability.

▪ The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.

There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactur-

er. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation Recommendations

Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep small components separated.

Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow require only a few simple tools, including the following:

• A Philips screwdriver

• A flat-tipped screwdriver

• A grounding strap

• An anti-static pad

Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended that you do not use needlenose pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.

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Safety Precautions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a

damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near

the equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping

it or letting it fall may cause damage.

7. Do not leave this equipment in either an unconditioned environment

or in a above 40oC storage temperature as this may damage the equipment.

8. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the

equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

9. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connect-

ing the equipment to the power outlet.

10. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do

not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the product and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.

11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

12. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

13. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

15. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

a. The power cord or plug is damaged.

b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work

according to the user’s manual.

e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

16. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.

17. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

18. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

19. The computer is provided with CD drives that comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 60825.

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Technical Support and Assistance

1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s website at www.nexcom.com.

2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or sales representative, please have the following information ready before calling:

– Product name and serial number – Detailed information of the peripheral devices – Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,

version, application software, etc.) – A complete description of the problem – The exact wordings of the error messages

Warning!

1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with care.

2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products or clean with a dry cloth.

3. CompactFlash: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a CompactFlash storage card.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Warning: Information about certain situations, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself when performing a task.

Caution: Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.

Note: Provides additional information to complete a task easily.

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Global Service Contact Information

Headquarters

NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

15F, No. 920, Chung-Cheng Rd., ZhongHe District, New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886-2-8226-7786 Fax: +886-2-8226-7782 www.nexcom.com.tw

America

USA NEXCOM USA

2883 Bayview Drive, Fremont CA 94538, USA Tel: +1-510-656-2248 Fax: +1-510-656-2158 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.com

Asia

Taiwan Taichung Office

16F, No.250, Sec. 2, Chongde Rd., Beitun Dist., Taichung City 406, R.O.C. Tel: +886-4-2249-1179 Fax: +886-4-2249-1172 www.nexcom.com.tw Japan

NEXCOM Japan

9F, Tamachi Hara Bldg.,4-11-5, Shiba Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0014, Japan Tel: +81-3-5419-7830 Fax: +81-3-5419-7832 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom-jp.com

China NEXCOM China

2F, Block 4, Venus Plaza, Building 21, ZhongGuanCun Software Park, No.8, Dongbeiwang West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China Tel: +86-10-8282-5880 Fax: +86-10-8282-5955 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

Shanghai Office

Room 1505, Greenland He Chuang Bldg., No. 450 Caoyang Rd., Shanghai, 200062, China Tel: +86-21-6150-8008 Fax: +86-21-3251-6358 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

Nanjing Office

Hall C, Block 17, Tian Xing Cui Lang Bldg., No. 49 Yunnan North Rd., Nanjing, 210018, China Tel: +86-25-8315-3486 Fax: +86-25-8315-3489 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

Shenzhen Office

Western Room 708, Block 210, Tairan Industry & Trading Place, Futian Area, Shenzhen, 518040, China Tel: +86-755-833 7203 Fax: +86-755-833 7213 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

Wuhan Office

1-C1804/1805,Mingze Liwan, No.519 South Luoshi Rd,Hongshan District, Wuhan,430070,China Tel: +86-27-8722-7400 Fax: +86-27-8722-7400 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

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Chengdu Office

Chengdu Office 9F,Shuxiangxie,Xuefu Garden, No.12 Section 1,South Yihuan Rd,Chengdu, 610061,China Tel: +86-28-8523-0186 Fax: +86-28-8523-0186 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.cn

Europe

France NEXCOM France

La Grande Arche-Paroi Nord 92044 Paris La Défense France Tel: +33 (0) 1 40 90 33 35 Fax: +33 (0) 1 40 90 31 01 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.eu

Germany

NEXCOM GmbH Leopoldstraße Business Centre, Leopoldstraße 244, 80807 Munich, Germany Tel: +49-89-208039-278 Fax: +49-89-208039-279 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.eu

Italy

NEXCOM ITALIA S.r.l Via Gaudenzio Ferrari 29, 21047 Saronno (VA), Italia Tel: +39 02 9628 0333 Fax: +39 02 9286 9215 Email: [email protected] www.nexcomitalia.it

United Kingdom NEXCOM EUROPE

10 Vincent Avenue, Crownhill Business Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK8 0AB, United Kingdom Tel: +44-1908-267121 Fax: +44-1908-262042 Email: [email protected] www.nexcom.eu

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Chapter 1: Introduction

ChaPter 1: IntroduCtIon

Thank you for purchasing NEXCOM NEX 883 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to NEXCOM commitment to quality and endurance. In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on NEXCOM website without further notice. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on NEXCOM website as well. NEXCOM website http://www.nexcom.com/ If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. http://www.nexcom.com/Inquiry/InquiryModel

1.1 Package Contents

NEXCOM NEX 883 Motherboard

(Micr ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

NEXCOM NEX 883 Driver CD

NEXCOM NEX 883 Jumper setting instruction

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables

1 x Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable

1 x I/O Panel Shield

1.2 Specifications

Form Factor Dimensions Micro ATX (9.6-in x 9.6-in)

Socket LGA1155 for Intel® Core i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron (Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge)

Dual Channel DDR3 1066/ 1333/ 1600 MHz SDRAM

Processor System

Expansion Slot

Memory

CPU

Core Number (By CPU, Max 4) Max Speed (By CPU) L3 Cache (By CPU) Chipset Q77 BIOS UEFI PCI 2 Mini-PCIE 1 PCIE 1 (x16) + 1 (x4) CF Card Socket 0

Technology

Max. 32GB Socket Long DIMM x 4

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Graphics

Ethernet

SATA

Rear I/O

Controller Intel® HD Graphics (By CPU) VRAM Shared Memory

DSub

Through DVI-I, Supports max resolution 2048 x 1536 Dual Channel 24bits, Support max

LVDS

resolution 1920 x 1200 (Shared with DisplayPort)

HDMI

Support HDMI 1.4a, max resolution 1920

x1200 DVI Support max resolution 1920 x1200 Display Port Support max resolution 2560 x1600 Multi Display Yes Interface 10/100/1000 Mbps

Controller

GbE LAN1:Intel® 82579LM/ V, LAN2:

Intel® 82583V Controller RJ-45 x 2 w/ LED Max Data Transfer Rate

SATA2 X2 (3.0Gb/S), SATA3 X2

(6.0Gb/S), Support RAID0/1/5 VGA 0 (Can transfer from DVI-I) HDMI 1

DVI 1 (DVI-I)

Display Port 1

Ethernet 2

USB 6 (USB 2.0 x 4, USB 3.0 x 2)

Audio 3 (Mic-In, Line-Out, Line-In)

Serial 2 (RS-232/ 422/ 485)

PS/ 2 1 (Combo)

USB 6 (USB 2.0 x 4, USB 3.0 x 2)

LVDS/ Inverter 1/ 1

VGA 0

Serial 4 (RS-232)

4 (SATA2 x 2 (3.0Gb/ S), SATA3 x 2 (6.0Gb/ S), Support RAID0/ 1/ 5)

Internal Connector

SATA

m-SATA 1

Mini-PCIE 1

Parallel 1

IrDA

GPIO 4 x GPI + 4 x GPO

Watchdog

Timer

SATA PWR Output Con

Speaker Header

Output

Interval 256 Segments, 0,1,2…255 Sec/ Min

Output from super I/O to drag RESETCON#

Input PWR ATX PWR

AT/ ATX Supported

Power Requirements

Power On

-AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready

-ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready

Environment Temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm(9.6in)

AY 1

DISP L

PS2

/Mouse

Keyboard

PNL_PWR1

BLT_PWR2

BKT_PWR 1

BLT_VOL1

SET_CM2

SET_CM 1

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

LVDS 1

COM 1

24. 4c m (9 .6 in)

it , 2 4 0-p in mo dul e )

(6 4 b

DDR 3_A 1

TPM1

)

odu le )

mo dul e

DDR 3_B 1 ( 6 4 bi t, 2 40 -pi n

DDR 3_A 2 (6 4 bit , 2 40- pin

MINI_PCIE1

upe

I/O

SATA2_2

AT XPWR 1

COM5

COM6

DDR 3_B 2 ( 6 4 bi t, 2 40 -pi n m od ule )

COM4

COM3

JGPIO1

SET_CM 6

SET_CM 5

SET_CM 4

SET_CM 3

AT A 1

MINI_ S

PLED PWRBTN

HDLEDRESET

PANEL1

DVI 1

COM 2

US B2.0

Top:

T: USB 0

RJ-45

B: USB 1

US B2.0 T: USB2

HDMI

B: USB3

US B3.0

Top:

T: USB 4

RJ-45

B: USB 5

42 41

Top:

MicIn

Line In

Bottom:

Center:

Line Out

ATX12V 1

JPWR 2

JPWR 1

CHA_F AN1

RoHS

PWR_JP 1

PCIE 1

CMOS

Battery

64Mb B IOS

PCI1

Intel

PCIE 2

USB6_7

PCI2

USB12

USB3_10_1 1

USB8_9

3132

Q7 7

LPT1

CLRCMOS1

SATA3_0

SATA3_1SATA2_3

BUZZ1

SPEAKER1

d i n T aip e i

Desi gne

HD_AUDIO1

CI11CI2

JGPIO_PWR1

3536

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1* LVDS Panel Connector (LVDS1) 2*

Panel Power Selection

Blacklight Power Selection (BKT_PWR1)

Inverter Power Control Wafer (BLT_PWR2)

Backlight & Amp Volume Control (BLT_VOL1)

(PNL_PWR1)

6 COM Port Signal/Power Setting Jumpers, For COM2 (SET_CM2) 7 COM Port Signal/Power Setting Jumpers, For COM1 (SET_CM1) 8 CPU FAN Connector (CPU_FAN2) 9 CPU FAN Connector (CPU_FAN1) 10 ATX Power Input Connector (ATXPWR1) 11 COM Port Header (COM5) 12 COM Port Header (COM6) 13 COM Port Header (COM4) 14 COM Port Header (COM3) 15 mini-PCIE Slot (MINI_PCIE1) 16 Digital Input/Output Pin Header (JGPIO1) 17 COM Port Signal/ Power Setting Jumpers, For COM6 (SET_CM6) 18 COM Port Signal/ Power Setting Jumpers, For COM5 (SET_CM5) 19 COM Port Signal/ Power Setting Jumpers, For COM4 (SET_CM4) 20 COM Port Signal/ Power Setting Jumpers, For COM3 (SET_CM3) 21 mini-PCIE Slot (MINI_SATA1) 22 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 23 TPM Header (TPM1) 24 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_2) 25 SATA2 Connector (SATA2_3) 26 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 27 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 28 Clear CMOS Header (CLRCMOS1) 29 Printer Port Header (LPT1) 30 USB 2.0 Port (USB12) 31 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_10_11)

32 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9) 33 Digital Input/Output Power Select (JGPIO_PWR1) 34 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7) 35 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI2) 36 Chassis Intrusion Header (CI1) 37 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1) 38 3W Audio Amp Output Wafer (SPEAKER1) 39 Buzzer (BUZZ1) 40 SATA Power Connector (JPWR1) 41 ATX/AT Mode Selection (PWR_JP1) 42 SATA Power Connector (JPWR2) 43 Chassis FAN Connector (CHA_FAN1) 44 ATX Power Input Connector (ATX12V1)

* For IMB-370L only

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1.4 I/O Panel

• 1 COM Port (COM1)

• 2 COM Port (COM2)

• 3 LAN RJ-45 Port

• 4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)

• 5 LAN RJ-45 Port

• 6 Line In (Light Blue)

• 7 Line out (Lime)

• 8 Microphone (Pink)

• 9 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_45)

• 10 HDMI Port (HDMI1)

• 11 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)

• 12 DVI Port (DVI1)

• 13 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)

• 14 DisplayPort (DP1)

▪ There are two LED next to the LAN port.

Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN Port LED Indications

ACT/ LINK LED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity/ Link LED

Status

Off

Blinking

Description No Link Data Activity Link

Activity/ Link LED

Status Description

Off 10Mbps connection

Orange 100Mbps connection

Green 1Gbps connection

* Only NEX 883 has DisplayPort.

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ChaPter 2: InstallatIon

This is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6” x 9.6”, 24.4 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any com-

ponent.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electrici-

ty, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-

static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

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Chapter 2: Installation

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color. In other words, you have to install identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1; Blue slots) or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2; White slots), so that Dual Channel Memory Technology can be activated. This motherboard also allows you to install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration, and please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots. You may refer to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration Table below.

Dual Channel Memory Configurations

(1) (2) (3)

DDR3_A1 (Blue Slot) Populated - Populated -

- Populated - Populated

Populated Populated Populated Populated

DDR3_A2

(White Slot)

DDR3_B1

(Blue Slot)

DDR3_B2

(White Slot)

1. If you want to install two memory modules, for optimal com-

patibility and reliability, it is recommended to install them in the slots of the same color. In other words, install them either in the set of blue slots (DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1), or in the set of white slots (DDR3_A2 and DDR3_B2).

2. If only one memory module or three memory modules are

installed in the DDR3 DIMM slots on this motherboard, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

3. If a pair of memory modules is NOT installed in the same Dual

Channel, for example, installing a pair of memory modules in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory Technology.

4. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module

into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

5. Some DDR3 1GB double-sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not

work on this motherboard. It is not recommended to install them on this motherboard.

* For the configuration (3), please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four

slots.

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Installing a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot.

notch break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, PCI Express and mini-PCIe Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots, 2 PCI Express slots and 1 mini-PCIe slot on this motherboard.

PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface.

PCIE slots: PCIE1 (PCIE x 16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x 16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE2 (PCIE x 4 slot; White) is used for PCI Express x 4 lane width graphics cards.MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express mini cards.

Installing an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use. Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5 Jumper Settings

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is“Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are“Short”when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Three-Pin Jumpers: Pins 1 and 2 Are Short

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

Panel Power Selection

Jumper Setting Description

(3-pin PNL_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 2)

1-2 : +3V 2-3 : +5V

Clear CMOS Jumper

Jumper Setting Description

(3-pinCLRCMOS1)

(see p.8, No. 28)

Default Clear CMOS

Backlight Power Selection

Jumper Setting Description

(3-pin BKT_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 3)

ATX/ AT Mode Selection

Jumper Setting Description

(3-pin PWR_JP1)

(see p.8, No. 41)

1-2 : +5V 2-3 : +12V

1-2 : AT Mode 2-3 : AXT Mode

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Digital Input/Output Power Selec

Jumper Setting Description

(3-pin JGPIO_PWR1)

(see p.8, No. 41)

COM Port Signal/ Power Setting Jumpers

Jumper Setting Description

(5-pin SET_CM2: see p.8, No. 6) (5-pin SET_CM1: see p.8, No. 7) (5-pin SET_CM6: see p.8, No. 17) (5-pin SET_CM5: see p.8, No. 18) (5-pin SET_CM4: see p.8, No. 19) (5-pin SET_CM3: see p.8, No. 20)

1-2 : +12V 2-3 : +5V

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

LVDS Panel Connector

(40-pin LVDS1) (see p.8, No.1)

Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 R_LVDD 2 R_LVDD 3 +3V

4 LDDC_CLK 5 LDDC_DATA 6 LVDS_A_DATA0#

7 LVDS_A_DATA0 8 GND 9 LVDS_A_DATA1#

10 LVDS_A_DATA1 11 GND 12 LVDS_A_DATA2#

13 LVDS_A_DATA2 14 GND 15 LVDS_A_DATA3#

16 LVDS_A_DATA3 17 GND 18 LVDS_A_CLK#

19 LVDS_A_CLK 20 GND 21 LVDS_B_DATA0#

22 LVDS_B_DATA0 23 GND 24 LVDS_B_DATA1#

25 LVDS_B_DATA1 26 GND 27 LVDS_B_DATA2#

28 LVDS_B_DATA2 29 DPLVDD_EN 30 LVDS_B_DATA3#

31 LVDS_B_DATA3 32 GND 33 LVDS_B_CLK#

34 LVDS_B_CLK 35 GND 36 CON_LBKLT_EN_R

37 CON_LBKLT_CTL_R 38 LCD_BLT_VCC 39 LCD_BLT_VCC

40 LCD_BLT_VCC

Inverter Power Control Wafer

(6-pin BLT_PWR2)

(see p.8, No.4)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 GND 2 GND

3 CON_LBKLT_CTL 4 CON_LBKLT_EN

5 LCD_BLT_VCC 6 LCD_BLT_VCC

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Backlight & Amp Volume Control

(7-pin BLT_VOL1)

(see p.8, No.4)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 GPIO_VOL_UP 2 GPIO_VOL_DW

3 PWRDN 4 GPIO_BLT_UP

5 GPIO_BLT_DW 6 GND

7 GND

CPU Fan Connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.8 No.9)

Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

CPU_FAN_SPEED

+12V

GND

1 2 3 4

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.

Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

(3-pin CPU_FAN2) (see p.8 No. 8)

GND

+12V

CPU_FAN_SPEED

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ATX Power Input Connector

(20-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.8 No.10)

Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector.

COM Port Headers

(9-pin COM5: see p.8 No.11) (9-pin COM6: see p.8 No. 12) (9-pin COM4: see p.8 No. 13) (9-pin COM3: see p.8 No. 14)

COM port headers support serial port modules.

RRXD1

DDTR#1

DDSR#1

CCTS#1

TTXD1

DDCD#1

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 DDCD#1 2 TTXD1

3 GND 4 RRTS#1

5 RRI#1 6 RRXD1

7 DDTR#1 8 DDSR#1

9 CCIS#1

GND

RRI#1

RRTS#1

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Digital Input/ Output Pin Header

(9-pin JGPIO1) (see p.8, No.16)

Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Digital Output 0 2 Digital Input 0

3 Digital Output 1 4 Digital Input 1

5 Digital Output 2 6 Digital Input 2

7 Digital Output 3 8 Digital Input 3

9 JGPIO_PWR1 10 GND

System Panel Header

(9-pin PANEL1) (see p.8, No.22)

This header accommodates system front panel functions.

PLED+

PLED-

PWRBTN#

GND

HDLED-

HDLED+

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 HDLED+ 2 HDLED-

3 GND 4 RESET#1

5 DUMMY 6 PLED+

7 PLED- 8 PWRBTN#

9 GND

GND

DUMMY

RESET#

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Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status

indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You

may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch.

RESET (Reset Switch):

Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the

reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (System Power LED):

Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel.

The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):

Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel.

The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel mod-

ule mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are matched correctly.

SATA2 Connectors

(SATA2_2: see p.8, No. 24) (SATA2_3: see p.8, No. 25)

These two Serial ATA2 (SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA2 interface allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA2_2

SATA2_3

SATA3 Connectors

(SATA3_1: see p.8, No. 26) (SATA3_0: see p.8, No. 27)

These two Serial ATA3 (SATA3) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA3 interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

SATA3_0

SATA3_1

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Print Port Header

(25-pin LPT1) (see p.8, No. 29)

This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices.

AFD#

ERROR#

PINIT#

SLIN#

SPD3

SPD2

SPD1

SPD0

STB#

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 STB# 2 SPD0 3 SPD1

4 SPD2 5 SPD3 6 SPD4

7 SPD5 8 SPD6 9 SPD7

10 ACK# 11 BUSY 12 PE

13 SLCT 14 AFD# 15 ERROR#

16 PINIT# 17 SLIN# 18 GND

21 GND 22 GND 24 GND

25 GND

SPD4

SPD5

GND

SPD6

SPD7

ACK#

BUSY

SLCT

USB 2.0 Headers

(USB12: see p.8, No. 30) (9-pin USB6_7: see p.8, No. 34) (9-pin USB8_9: see p.8, No. 32)

Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers

and one USB 2.0 port on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two

USB 2.0 ports.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 USB_PWR 2 -A

3 +A 4 GND

6 USB_PWR 7 -B

8 +B 9 GND

10 DUMMY

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USB 3.0 Header

(19-pin USB3_10_11) (see p.8 No. 31)

Besides two default USB 3.0 ports on the I/O panel, there is motherboard. This USB 3.0 header can support two USB 3.0 ports.

Dum my

Int A_ PB _D+

Int A_ PB _D-

GND

Int A_ PB _SS TX +

Int A_ PB _SS TX -

GND

Int A_ PB _SS RX +

Int A_ PB _SS RX -

Vbu s

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Dummy 2 IntA_PB_D+ 3 IntA_PB_D-

4 GND 5 IntA_PB_SSTX+ 6 IntA_PB_SSTX-

7 GND 8 IntA_PB_SSRX+ 9 IntA_PB_SSRX+

10 Vbus 11 IntA_PA_D+ 12 IntA_PA_D-

13 GND 14 IntA_PA_SSTX+ 15 IntA_PA_SSTX-

16 GND 17 IntA_PA_SSRX+ 18 IntA_PA_SSRX-

19 Vbus

Int A_ PA_D +

Int A_ PA_D -

GND

Int A_ PA_S ST X+

Int A_ PA_S ST X-

GND

Int A_ PA_S SR X+

Int A_ PA_S SR X-

Vbu s

Chassis Intrusion Header

(2-pin CI2: see p.8, No. 35) (2-pin CI1: see p.8, No. 36)

This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

GND

Signal

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Signal 2 GND

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Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.8 No. 37)

This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC_RET

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 MIC2_L 2 MIC2_R

3 OUT2_R 4 J_SENSE

5 OUT2_L 6 GND

7 PRESENCE# 8 MIC_RET

10 OUT_RET

3W Audio Amp Output Wafer

(4-pin SPEAKER1) (see p.8, No. 38)

This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 SPK L- 2 SPK L+

3 SPK R+ 4 SPK R-

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GND

+5V

GND

+12V

SATA Power Connectors

(4-pin JPWR1: see p.8, No. 40) (4-pin JPWR2: see p.8, No. 42)

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +5V 2 GND

3 GND 4 +12V

Chassis Fan Connector

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.8, No. 43)

Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 CHA FAN SPEED 2 +12V

3 GND

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ATX 12V Power Input Connector

(4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.8, No. 44)

Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (see p.8, No. 44)

TPM Header

(17-pin TPM1) (see p.8, No. 23)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

GND

SERIRQ#

S_PWRDWN#

GND

LAD1

LAD2

SMB_DATA_MAIN

SMB_CLK_MAIN

GND

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 PCICLK 2 FRAME 3 PCIRST#

4 LAD3 5 +3V 6 LAD0

7 +3VSB 8 GND 9 GND

10 SMB_CLK_MAIN 11 SMB_DATA_MAIN 12 LAD2

13 LAD1 14 GND 15 S_PWRDWN#

16 SERIRQ# 17 GND

GND

+3VSB

LAD0

+3V

LAD3

PCIRST#

FRAME

PCICLK

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2.7 Serial ATA2 (SATA2)/ Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks Installation

This motherboard adopts Intel® Q77 chipset that supports Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) hard disks and RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5) functions. You may install SATA2 / SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA2 / SATA3 hard disks.

Step 1. Install the SATA2 / SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. Step 2. Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA2 / SATA3 hard disk. Step 3. Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s

SATA2 / SATA3 connector. Step 4. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA2 / SATA3 hard disk.

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2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2/ SATA3 HDDs

This motherboard supports Hot Plug for SATA2/ SATA3 in RAID/ AHCI mode. Intel® Q77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort.

NOTE:

What is Hot Plug Function?

If the SATA2/ SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove the SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA2/ SATA3 HDD.

What is Hot Swap Function?

If SATA2/ SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it

is called “Hot Swap” for the action to insert and remove the SATA2/ SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition.

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2.9 Driver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be autodetected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

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ChaPter 3: uefI setuP utIlIty

3.1 Introduction

This section explains how to use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure your

system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility. You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you start up the computer. Please press <F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI Setup Utility, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the UEFI Setup Utility after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the

following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information

Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features

H/W Monitor To display current hardware status

Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load

the Operating System

Security To set up the security features

Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item.

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3.1.2 Navigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens

/ Moves cursor up or down to select items

+ / - To change option for the selected items

<Enter> To bring up the selected screen

<F1> To display the General Help Screen

<F7> Discard changes

<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings

<F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY

<F12> Print screen

<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.

Advanced

UEFI Version Processor Type Processor Speed Microcode Update Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

System Date

System Time

H/W Monitor

: IMB-370-L L0.03 : Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz : 3400MHZ : 306A8/10 : 8192KB

: 1024 MB with 64MB Shared Memory and 2MB Single-Channel Memory Mode : None : None : None : 1024 MB (DDR3-1333)

[Tue 10/30/2012] [17:24:08]

Boot SecurityMain

Exit

Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

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3.3 Advanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Northbridge Configuration, Southbridge Configuration, Storage Configuration, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology, AMT Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI Configuration and USB Configuration.

Advanced

CPU conguration

North Bridge Conguraton

South Bridge Conguration Storage Conguration

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

AMT Conguration Super IO Conguration ACPI Conguration USB Conguration

UEFI Update Utility

Instant Flash

H/W Monitor

Boot SecurityMain

Exit

Congure North Bridge Settings.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Instant Flash

Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch this tool and save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI, and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to

malfunction.

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3.3.1 CPU Configuration

Advanced

Intel VT-x Technology Intel SMX Technology 64-bit

CPU Ratio Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology Long Duration Power Limit Long Duration Maintained Short Duration Power Limit Primary plane Current Limit Secondary Plane Current Limit

Intel Hyper Threading Technology Active Processor Cores Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU C3 State Support CPU C6 State Support Package C State Support

Cpu Thermal Throtting NO-Execute Memory Protection Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

CPU Ratio

Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.

ntel SpeedStep Technology

Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® VistaTM/ 7 and want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Supported Supported Supported

[Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Auto [Auto] Auto Auto Auto

[Enabled] [All] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

[Enabled]

To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage

and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to [Disabled] if above issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology. Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].

Long Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Long Duration Maintained

Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained. The default value is [Auto].

Short Duration Power Limit

Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default value is [Auto].

Primary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].

Secondary Plane Current Limit

Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the secondary plane. The default value is [Auto].

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Intel Hyper Threading Technology

To enable this feature, a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper-Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP/ VistaTM/ 7 is required. Set to [Enabled] if using Microsoft® Windows® XP, VistaTM, 7, or Linux kernel version 2.4.18 or higher. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper-Threading technology.

Active Processor Cores

Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package. The default value is [All].

Enhance Halt State (C1E)

All processors support the Halt State (C1). The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of the system caches.

CPU C3 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 State Support

Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.

Package C State Support

Selected option will program into C State package limit register. The default value is [Auto].

CPU Thermal Throttling

You may select [Enabled] to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating.

No-Execute Memory Protection

No-Execution (NX) Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement

to the IA-32 Intel Architecture. An IA-32 processor with “No Execute (NX) Memory Protection” can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes. This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No-Excute Memory Protection.

Intel Virtualization Technology

When this option is set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.

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3.3.2 North Bridge Configuration

Main

VT-d Capability

DRAM Frequency

Primary Graphics Adaper VT-d PCIE1 Link Speed

Share Memory IGPU Multi-Monitor RenderStandby Deep Render Standby

Actlve LVDS Panel Type Selection Primary IGFX Boot Display

Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Security

Supported

[Auto]

[PCI Express] [Disabled] [Atuo]

[Atuo] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

[Enabled] [1600x900/18-bit/2-...] [VBIOS Default]

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].

VT-d

Use this item to enable/ disable Intel® Virtualization Technology for

Directed I/O.

Exit

Select DRAM Frecuency.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

PCIE1 Link Speed

This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed. The default value is [Auto].

Share Memory

This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default

value is [Auto].

IGPU Multi-Monitor

This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi-Monitor. The default value

is [Disabled]. If you wish to install a PCI Express card under Windows® XP

/ VistaTM OS, please disable this option.

Render Standby

Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.

The default value is [Enabled].

Deep Render Standby

This allows you to enable or disable Deep Render Standby. The default

value is [Enabled].

Active LVDS

Use this to enable or disable the LVDS. The default value is [Enabled].

Panel Type Selection

Use this to select panel type.

Primary IGFX Boot Display

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. Configuration options: [VBIOS Default], [CRT], [DVI], [HDMI] and [LVDS]. The default value is [VBIOS Default].

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3.3.3 South Bridge Configuration

Main

Onboard HD Audio

Front Pane1

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

Onboard LAN 1 Onboard LAN 2

Deep Sleep Restore on AC/Power Loss

Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Security

[Auto]

[Atuo] [Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

[Disabled] [Power Off]

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.

Exit

Atuo/Enabled/Disabled Onboard HD Audio.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Onboard LAN 1

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature.

Onboard LAN 2

This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature.

Deep Sleep

Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled].

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the

system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

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3.3.4 Storage Configuration

Main

SATA Controller(s)

SATA Mode Selection Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

SATA3_0 :Not Detected SATA3_1 :Not Detected SATA3_2 :Not Detected SATA3_3 :Not Detected MINI_SATA1 :Not Detected

Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Security

[Enabled]

[IDE] [Disabled]

SATA Controller(s)

Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.

SATA Mode Selection

Use this to select SATA mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode]and [RAID Mode]. The default value is [IDE Mode].

Exit

Enable or disable SATA Device.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] and [Enabled].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and

other new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode does not have these advantages.

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3.3.5 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 3.3.6 Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Main

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Security

Exit

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Intel® Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds. The default is [Disabled].

Main

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology [Disabled]

Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Security

Exit

Enable/Disable Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel® Smart Connect Technology. Intel® Smart Connect Technology keeps your e-mail and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode. The default is [Enabled].

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3.3.7 AMT Technology

Advanced

Intel AMT

BIOS Hotkey Pressed MEBx Selection Screen

Hide Un-Congure ME Conrmation

MEBx Debug Message Output

Un-Congure ME

Amt Wait Timer Disable ME ASF Activate Remote Assistance Process

USB Congure

PET Progress

AMT CIRA Timeout

WatchDog OS Timer

BIOS Timer

Intel AMT

Use this to enable or disable Intel(R) Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. The default is [Enabled].

BIOS Hotkey Pressed

Use this to enable or disable BIOS hotkey press. The default is [Disabled].

MEBx Selection Screen

Use this to enable or disable MEBx Selection Screen. The default is [Disabled].

[Enabled]

[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] 0 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

[Disabled]

0 0

Enable/Disable Intel (R) Active Management Technology BIOS Extension. Note : iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires

additional rmware in the

SPI devic.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Hide Un-Congure ME Conrmation

Hide Un-Configure ME without password confirmation prompt. The default is [Disabled].

MEBx Debug Message Output

Use this to enable or disable MEBx Debug Message Output. The default is [Disabled].

Un-Congure ME

Un-Configure ME without password. The default is [Disabled].

Amt Wait Timer

Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.

Disable ME

Set ME to Soft Temporary Disabled. The default is [Disabled].

ASF

Use this to enable or disable Alert Specification Format. The default is [Enabled].

Activate Remote Assistance Process

Trigger CIRA boot. The default is [Disabled].

USB Congure

Use this to enable or disable USB Configure function. The default is

[Enabled].

PET Progress

User can enable or disable PET Events progress to receive PET events or not. The default is [Enabled].

WatchDog

Use this to enable or disable WatchDog Timer. The default is [Disabled].

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3.3.8 Super IO Configuration

Advanced

Super IO Conguration

COM1 Conguration

COM2 Conguration COM3 Conguration COM4 Conguration COM5 Conguration COM6 Conguration LPT1 Port Conguration

WDT Timeout Reset [Disabled]

COM1 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM1.

COM2 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM2.

COM3 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM3.

COM4 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM4.

Set Parameters of COM1

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

COM5 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM5.

COM6 Conguration

Use this to set parameters of COM6.

LPT1 Port Conguration

Use this set parameters of the onboard parallel port.

WDT Timeout Reset

This allows users to enable/disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset system. The default value is [Disabled].

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3.3.9 ACPI Configuration

Advanced

Suspend to RAM

Check Ready Bit ACPI HPET Table

PS/2 Keyboard Power on PCI Devices Power on Ring-In Power on RTC Alarm Power on USB Keyboard/Remote Power on USB Mouse Power on

Suspend to RAM

Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-toRAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is [Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

[Auto]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [By OS] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend button is pressed.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system.

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3.3.10 USB Configuration

Advanced

USB 2.0 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support Legacy USB 3.0 Support

USB 2.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2.0 controller.

USB 3.0 Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3.0 controller.

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

To enable or disable USB 2.0 Controller.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility issues, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows / Linux OS.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices. The default value is [Enabled].

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3.4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M/B Temperature

CPU_FAN1 Speed CPU_FAN2 Speed CHA_FAN1 Speed

Vcore +3.30V +5.00V +12.00V

CPU_FAN1 & Setting

CHA_FAN1 Setting Over Temperature Protection Case Open Feature

H/W Monitor

Boot SecurityMain

: 42 OC : 36 OC

: 4440 RPM : N/A : N/A

: +1.128V : +3.360V : +5.064V : +12.249V

[Full on]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Exit

Quiet Fan Function Control

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

CPU_FAN1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2’s speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

CHA_FAN1 Setting

This allows you to set chassis fan 1’s speed. Configuration options: [Full On] and [Automatic Mode]. The default value is [Full On].

Over Temperature Protection

Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default value is [Enabled].

Case Open Feature

This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The default is value [Disabled].

Clear Status

This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this

option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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3.5 Boot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Advanced

Boot Option Priorities

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup Num-Lock PCI ROM Priority

Boot From Onboard LAN

Boot Failure Guard Boot Failure Guard Count

H/W Monitor

Boot SecurityMain

[On] [Legacy ROM]

[Disabled]

[Enabled] [3]

Exit

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

65535 (0xFFF) means indenite

waiting.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

PCI ROM Priority

Use this item to adjust PCI ROM Priority. The default value is [Legacy ROM].

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Use this item to configure Boot Failure Guard Count.

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3.6 Security Screen

In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/ user password for the system.

Advanced

Supervisor Password

User Password

Supervisor Password

User Password

H/W Monitor

Boot SecurityMain

Not Installed Not Installed

Exit

Install or Change the Password.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

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3.7 Exit Screen

In this section, you may set, change or clear the supervisor/ user password for the system.

Advanced

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load UEFI Defaults

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

H/W Monitor

Boot SecurityMain

Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save & Exit F12: Print Screen ESC: Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Discard changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load UEFI Defaults

Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices.

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ChaPter 4: software suPPort

4.1 Install Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7/ 7 64-bit/ VistaTM/ VistaTM 64-bit/ XP/ XP 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer your OS documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if“AUTORUN”is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file“ASSETUP.EXE”from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s drivers if the system detects installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact NEXCOM or want to know more about NEXCOM, you’re welcome to visit NEXCOM website at http://www.NEXCOM.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information.

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