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NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

Industrial Computing Solutions

Embedded Computing (Industrial Motherboard) NEX 981

User Manual

NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.

Published September 2013

www.nexcom.com

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Content

Contents

Preface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safety Information ................................................................................viii

Installation Recommendations ...............................................................viii

Safety Precautions .................................................................................. ix

Technical Support and Assistance ............................................................ x

Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................ x

Global Service Contact Information ........................................................ xi

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

Ordering Information ............................................................................xiv

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Overview ................................................................................................1

Key Features ...........................................................................................1

Hardware Specifications ..........................................................................2

Knowing Your NEX 981 ..........................................................................4

Edge I/O View......................................................................................5

Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

Before You Begin ....................................................................................6

Precautions ............................................................................................6

Jumper Settings ......................................................................................7

Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors ............................................... 8

Jumpers .................................................................................................. 9

CMOS Clear Select ..............................................................................9

ATX/AT Mode Jumper ..........................................................................9

Digital Input/Output Power Select ...................................................... 10

Connector Pin Definitions .....................................................................11

Internal Connectors ........................................................................... 11

3-Pin CPU Fan Connector (+12V) ...................................................11

RS-232 Port 4 Pin Headers ..............................................................11

System Panel Header ...................................................................... 12

4-Pin Chassis Fan Connector (+12V) ............................................... 12

Digital Input/Output Pin Headers .................................................... 13

USB2.0 Connectors ........................................................................ 13

Printer Port Header .........................................................................14

Front Panel Audio Header ..............................................................14

Chassis Intrusion Pin Headers .........................................................15

Block Diagram

.................................................................................16

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

About BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 17

When to Configure the BIOS .................................................................17

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Default Configuration ........................................................................... 18

Entering Setup ...................................................................................... 18

Legends ................................................................................................ 18

BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................................. 20

Main .................................................................................................20

Advanced ......................................................................................... 21

H/W Monitor .................................................................................... 30

Boot .................................................................................................. 31

Security .............................................................................................32

Exit .................................................................................................... 33

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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

NEX 981 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

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.

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 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

encountered 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 accessories

(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

customers’ 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.

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 customer

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 customer

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.

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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 manufacturer. 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 needle-nose 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. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the

equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting

the equipment to the power outlet.

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

14. 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.

15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.

16. 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.

17. 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.

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CAUTION!

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!CAUTION!

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

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 Central Taiwan 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 Email: [email protected] 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, Bldg. 21, ZhongGuanCun Software Park, No. 8, Dongbeiwang West Rd., 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: +86-755-8332-7203 Fax: +86-755-8332-7213 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

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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Package Contents

Before continuing, verify that the NEX 981 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.

Item Part Number Name Description Qty

1 20G00098100X0 ASSY NEX981-DB 1 2 601111A238X00 NEX 980 Outside Carton FULPAK 700x430x331mm 10 3 60177A0321X00 (N)NEX981 Quick Reference Guide VER:A KRAMER 1 4 602DCD0700X00 (N)NEX981 DVD Driver VER:1.0 1 5 6012200052X00 PE Zipper Bag #8 170x240mm, w/China RoHS Symbol 1

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Ordering Information

The following information below provides ordering information for NEX 981.

NEX 981-10PBK (P/N: 10G00098100X0)

Bulk-Packed 10x pcs ATX, LGA1150 of 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Pentium PCIe x16/ PCIe x4/ PCIe x1/ 4PCI/ 5x SATA3.0, 4x USB 3.0/ 8x USB 2.0, 2x GbE, 6x COM, mSATA, and ATX Power Input.

/ Celeron® processors, Q87 with 4x DDR3/ DIMM, HDMI/ DP/ VGA,

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Overview

Key Features

▪ Support Socket LGA 1150 for 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/

Pentium

▪ 4x DDR3 DIMM Socket up to 32 GB

▪ Support DisplayPort/ HDMI/ VGA dual display

▪ 2x Intel

▪ 1x PCIe x16 (Gen. 3.0), 1x PCIe x4, 1x PCIe x1, 4x PCI (v2.3)

▪ Support AT/ ATX mode by ATX Power Input

/ Celeron® Processors

GbE, 5x SATA3.0, mSATA, 12x USB3.0/ 2.0, 6x COM, 8x GPIO

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Hardware Specifications

CPU Support

▪ Socket LGA1150, 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/

Celeron

processors

Main Memory

▪ 4x 240-pin dual channel long DIMMs support DDR3 1066/ 1333/

1600MHz up to 32GB system memory

Chipset

▪ Intel® Q87 Platform Controller Hub

BIOS

▪ AMI BIOS UEFI ▪ Plug and play support

On-board LAN

▪ 1x Intel® I217LM PHY for AMT 9.0 ▪ 1x Intel

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet ▪ Support boot from LAN (PXE) ▪ 2x RJ45 with LEDs

Display

▪ 4th generation Intel® Core™ socket LGA1150 processors Integrated HD graphics ▪ 1x HDMI ▪ 1x DisplayPort ▪ 1x VGA

Expansion

▪ 1x PCIe x16 (Gen. 3.0) ▪ 1x PCIe x4 ▪ 1x PCIe x1 ▪ 4x PCI (v2.3)

Edge I/O Interfaces

▪ 1x Combo for PS2 KB/ MS ▪ 2x stack DB9 for COM1 & COM2 ▪ 1x DisplayPort ▪ 1x HDMI with dual stack USB 2.0 (black) ▪ 1x VGA ▪ 2x RJ45 with dual stack USB 3.0 (blue) connectors ▪ Line-In/ Line-Out/ MIC phone jack

I/O Interfaces

▪ Serial port : 6 ports ▪ COM1/2 : RS232/422/485 with DB9 male connector on edge I/O ▪ COM3/4/5/6 : RS232 2x5/ 2.54mm box header ▪ USB 2.0/ 3.0 : 12 ports ▪ 4x USB 3.0 ports by edge connectors ▪ 2x USB 2.0 ports by edge connectors, 4x USB 2.0 ports by 2x 5-pin header

pitch 2.54mm, 2x Vertical Type A USB Connectors ▪ GPIO : Support 4 x GPI and 4 x GPO with TTL level(0/5V) ▪ 1x 3-pin and 1x 4-pin fan connectors for CPU ▪ 1x 3-pin and 1x 4-pin fan connectors for System ▪ 1x 18-pin header for TPM ▪ 1x 26-pin header for Parallel port ▪ 1x Onboard buzzer ▪ Power LED/ Power On/ Reset/ HDD LED pin header

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Watchdog Timer

▪ Watchdog timeout can be programmable by Software from 1 second to

255 seconds and from 1 minute to 255 minutes (Tolerance 15% under room temperature 25°C)

Storage

▪ 5x SATA3.0 ports with RAID 0,1,5,10 function. ▪ 1x mSATA

System Monitor

▪ 4 voltages (Vcore, +12V, +3.3V, 5V) ▪ 2 temperatures (CPU and System) ▪ 4 fan speed detection

On-board RTC

▪ On-chip RTC with battery backup ▪ 1x External Li-Ion battery

System Monitor

▪ 4 Voltages (+3.3V, +5V, +12V, Vcore) ▪ 2 Temperatures (CPU and System) ▪ 4 FAN speed monitors (2 for CPU and 2 for System)

Power Input

▪ Support AT/ ATX mode ▪ Standard ATX 24-pin connector for +12V/ +5V/ +3.3V/ +5VSB/ -12V ▪ ATX 4-pin connector for +12V

Environment

▪ Board level operating temperatures: 0°C to 60°C ▪ Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C ▪ Relative humidity: 10% to 90%, (Non-condensing)

Certifications

▪ CE approval ▪ FCC Class A

Dimensions

▪ ATX ▪ Dimension: Lx W, 305mm x 244mm; 12”x 9.6”

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Knowing Your NEX 981

PCI4 PCI3 PCI2PCIE 3

Front Panel Audio

Chassis Intrusion

DI/DO

USB6/7

USB8/9

PCIE 2

PCI1

PCIE 1

ATX 12V

LPT1

AT/ATX Mode Select

CMOS Clear

COM3 COM4

COM5 COM6

System Panel Header

L: SATA5 R: SATA4

CPU_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

T: CHA_FAN1 B: CHA_FAN2

DIMM A1 DIMM A2

DIMM B1 DIMM B2

SATA 1 S ATA0USB10/11

Power InputSATA 2

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Edge I/O View

COM2COM1 LAN1 LAN2

VGA USB 3.0 USB 3.0HDMIDisplayPort PS/2 KB/MS

USB 2.0 Line-in

Line-out

Mic-in

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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the NEX 981 motherboard.

Before You Begin

▪ 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 set of jewelers screwdrivers – A grounding strap – An anti-static pad

▪ Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is

recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.

▪ Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off.

Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than

dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of

static electricity exists.

Precautions

Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.

Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:

▪ Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are

working inside the case.

▪ If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the

computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching

the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body of any

other grounded appliance.

▪ Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the

components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or

stress the circuit board.

▪ Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped

with until they are ready for installation.

▪ Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.

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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors

Jumper Settings

A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a cap. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is short. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is open.

Refer to the illustrations below for examples of what the 2-pin and 3-pin jumpers look like when they are short (on) and open (off).

Two-Pin Jumpers: Open (Left) and Short (Right)

Three-Pin Jumpers: Pins 1 and 2 are Short

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Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors

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Jumpers

CMOS Clear Select

Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: CLRCOMOS1

1 3 1 3

Pin Settings

1-2 Normal 2-3 Clear CMOS

ATX/AT Mode Jumper

Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: PWR_JP1

Pin Settings

1-2 AT Mode 2-3 ATX Mode

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Digital Input/Output Power Select

Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: JGPIO_PWR1

1 3

Pin Settings

1-2 +12V 2-3 +12V

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Connector Pin Definitions

Internal Connectors

3-Pin CPU Fan Connector (+12V)

Connector type: 1x3 3-pin header Connector location: CPU_FAN2 and CHA_FAN2

Pin Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED

RS-232 Port 4 Pin Headers

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: COM3, COM4, COM5 and COM6

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 DDCD#1 2 TTXD1 3 GND 4 RRTS#1 5 RRI#1 6 RRXD1 7 DDTR#1 8 DDSR#1 9 CCTS#1

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System Panel Header

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: PANEL1

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 HDLED+ 2 HDLED3 GND 4 RESET# 5 GND 6 PLED+ 7 PLED- 8 PWRBTN# 9 GND

4-Pin Chassis Fan Connector (+12V)

Connector type: 1x4 4-pin header Connector location: CPU_FAN1 and CHA_FAN1

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 GND 2 +12V 3 CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL

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Digital Input/Output Pin Headers

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: JGPIO1

2 10

1 9

Pin Definition Pin Definition

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

USB2.0 Connectors

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: USB6_7, USB8_9 and USB10_11

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 PWR 2 3 + 4 GND 5 6 PWR 7 - 8 + 9 GND 10 NC

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Printer Port Header

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: LPT1

14 26

Pin Definition Pin Definition

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 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND 22 GND 23 GND 24 GND 25 GND

Front Panel Audio Header

Connector type: 2x5 10-pin header Connector location: HD_AUDIO1

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 MIC2_L 2 MIC2_R 3 OUT2_R 4 J_SENSE 5 OUT2_L 6 GND 7 PRESENCE# 8 MIC_RET 9 10 OUT_RET

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Chassis Intrusion Pin Headers

Connector type: 1x2 2-pin header Connector location: CI1 and CI2

Pin Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

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Block Diagram

Line_I n Line_Ou t MIC_I n

USB3_2USB3_1

USB3_4USB3_3

PCI-E X16 SLOT

DP Connector

HDMI Connector

VGA Connector

High-Speed USB

10 ports

Rear I/O: 2 ports Internal Header : 6 ports Internal Type A: 2 ports

Realtek ALC 662

Intel I217L M

10/100/1000

Intel I21 0

10/100/1000

(Onbard USB 3.0)

PCI_E BUS

100MHz

DIGITAL PORTC

DIGITAL PORTD

ANALOG PORT

480Mb/s

24MHz

PCIE x1

100MHz

PCIE x1

100MHz

Intel Processor

HASWELL

INTEL LGA1150 Pin Socket

Lynx Point

FDI LINK

DMI

INTEL

Q87

PCH

LPC BUS

33MHz

128-bit Dual-Channel Memory x 4 Slots

Channel A

Channel B

Channel A

Channel B

PCIe x1

100MHz

SATA3 BUS

SPI

PCIex4

PCIE X4

PCIe x1

TPM Header

DDR3 1333/160 0

Asmedia 1085

SATA3_1

SATA3_2

SATA3_3

SATA3_4

CFAST/SATA3_5

MSATA

SPI FLASH

PCIE X1

64Mb

33MHz

PCI

PCI 1

PCI 2 PCI 3

PCI 4

COM port (RS232/422/485)

LPT port

PS2 KB/MS combo con

DGIO Header

Port A (Rear I/O)

Port B (Rear I/O)

KB/MS

GPIO x 8

SIO

Nuvoton NCT6627UD

Port C (I nternal)

Port D (I nternal)

Port E (Internal)

Port F (I nternal)

FAN

COM port(RS232)

CPU FAN/ CHA FAN

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

This chapter describes how to use the BIOS setup program for the NEX 981. The BIOS screens provided in this chapter are for reference only and may change if the BIOS is updated in the future.

To check for the latest updates and revisions, visit the NEXCOM Web site at www.nexcom.com.tw.

About BIOS Setup

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your system to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.

These parameters are stored in non-volatile battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values found in CMOS.

With easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such items as:

▪ Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals

▪ Video display type and display options

▪ Password protection from unauthorized use

▪ Power management features

The settings made in the setup program affect how the computer performs. It is important, therefore, first to try to understand all the setup options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the computer.

When to Configure the BIOS

▪ This program should be executed under the following conditions:

▪ When changing the system configuration

▪ When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are

prompted to make changes to the setup program

▪ When resetting the system clock

▪ When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts

▪ When making changes to the Power Management configuration

▪ When changing the password or making other changes to the security

setup

Normally, CMOS setup is needed when the system hardware is not consistent with the information contained in the CMOS RAM, whenever the CMOS RAM has lost power, or the system features need to be changed.

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Default Configuration

Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.

Entering Setup

When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various diagnostic checks; if an error is encountered, the error will be reported in one of two different ways:

▪ If the error occurs before the display device is initialized, a series of beeps

will be transmitted.

▪ If the error occurs after the display device is initialized, the screen will

display the error message.

Powering on the computer and immediately pressing <Del> allows you to enter Setup.

Legends

Key Function

Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

Moves the highlight up or down between sub-menu or fields.

Exits the BIOS Setup Utility.

Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted field.

Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted field.

Selects a field.

Displays General Help.

Load previous values.

Load optimized default values.

Press the

key to enter Setup:

Saves and exits the Setup program.

Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted sub-menu

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Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.

Submenu

When “” appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press .

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BIOS Setup Utility

Once you enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup functions and one exit. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the submenu.

Main

The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

Main

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

: NEX 981 : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670S CPU @ 3.10GHz : 3100MHz : 306C3/7 : 6144KB

: 2048 MB with 256MB Shared Memory and 2MB GTT memory Single-Channel Memory Mode

: 2048MB(DDR3-1333) : None : None : None

[Mon 07/01/2013] [18:00:33]

Boot

Security

Exit

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

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

System Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Monday to Sunday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1999 to 2099.

System Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

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Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced

 CPU Conguration

 Chipset 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  Voltage Conguration

H/W Monitor

Boot

SecurityMain

UEFI Update Utility

 Instant Flash

Exit

CPU Conguration Parameters

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

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CPU Configuration

This section is used to configure the CPU.

Advanced

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670S CPU @ 3.10GHz Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Intel VT-x Technology Intel SMX Technology 64-bit

Active Processor Cores

CPU C States Support Enhanced Halt State(C1E) CPU C3 State Support CPU C6 State Support CPU C7 State Support Package C State Support

Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

3100 MHz 800 MHz 4 Not Supported Supported Supported Supported

[All]

[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

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

Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Active Processors Cores

Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.

CPU C States Support

Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.

Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.

CPU C3 State Support

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

CPU C6 State Support

Used to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C6) report to OS.

CPU C7 State Support

Used to enable or disable CPU C7 (ACPI C7) report to OS.

Package C State Support

Selected option will program into C State package limit register.

Intel® SpeedStep Technology

Enables or disables Intel® SpeedStep.

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost.

CPU Thermal Throttling

Enables or disables internal thermal control of the CPU to prevent overheating.

No-Execute Memory Protection

Enables or disables No-Execute Memory Protection, enabling it will prevent data pages from being used by malicious software.

Intel® Virtualization Technology

When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

Hardware Prefetcher

Turns on or off the MLC streamer prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Enables or disables the adjacent cache line prefetch.

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Chipset Configuration

This section is used to configure the chipset features.

Advanced

VT-d Capability

DRAM Frequency

Primary Graphics Adapter VT-d PCIE1 Link Speed PCIE2 Link Speed PCIE3 Link Speed

Share Memory IGPU Multi-Monitor Render Standby

Onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard HDMI HD Audio Onboard LAN1 Onboard LAN2

Deep Sleep Restore on AC/Power Loss

Supported

[Auto]

[PCI Express] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]

[Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

[Disabled] [Power Off]

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

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

DRAM Frequency

Select Auto to automatically set DRAM frequency.

Primary Graphics Adapter

Selects which primary graphics adapter to boot the system.

VT-d

Enables or disables Intel® VT-d technology.

PCIE1 to PCIE3 Link Speed

Configures the link speed of PCIE1 to PCIE3.

Share Memory

Configures the amount of memory shared to the onboard graphics.

IGPU Multi-Monitor

Enables or disables the onboard graphics.

Render Standby

Enables or disables render standby of onboard graphics.

Onboard HD Audio

Enables or disables the onboard HD audio, setting auto will automatically disable the onboard HD audio when an external sound card is installed.

Front Panel

Enables or disables the onboard HD audio front panel.

Onboard HDMI HD Audio

Enables or disables the onboard HDMI HD audio.

Onboard LAN1 to LAN2

Enables or disables onboard LAN1 and LAN2.

Deep Sleep

Enables or disables deep sleep (S4/S5). Deep sleep for mobile platforms is supported in DC only, and supported in AC only for desktop platforms.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

Power Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.

Power On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.

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Storage Configuration

This section is used to configure the storage features.

Advanced

SATA Controller(s)

SATA Mode Selection SATA Aggressive Link Power Mgmt Dynamic Storage Accelerator Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T



SATA_0



SATA_1



SATA_4



SATA_5



MINI_SATA_5

: Not Detected : Not Detected : Not Detected : Not Detected : Not Detected

[Enabled]

[AHCI] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Enable/disable the SATA controllers.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

SATA Controller(s)

Enables or disables the SATA controller.

SATA Mode Selection

Configures the SATA as IDE, AHCI or RAID mode.

IDE This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA physical storage device. RAID This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Matrix Storage configuration on Serial ATA devices. AHCI This option configures the Serial ATA drives to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). AHCI allows the storage driver to enable the advanced Serial ATA features which will increase storage performance.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Enables or disables the SATA aggressive link power management.

Dynamic Storage Accelerator

Enables or disables dynamic storage accelerator, enabling it will increase HDD and SSD I/O performance.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T

Enables or disables hard disk S.M.A.R.T feature.

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Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Advanced

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

[Disabled]

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5-6 seconds.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Advanced

[Enabled]

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology automatically updates your email and social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. while the computer is in sleep mode.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Enables or disables 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.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Enables or disables 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.

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Intel® AMT Technology

This section is used to configure the AMT function.

Advanced

Intel AMT

BIOS Hotkey Pressed MEBx Selection Screen

Hide Un-Cong ME Conrm Prompt

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

[Enabled]

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

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

device

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Intel® AMT

Enables or disables Intel® Active Management Technology.

BIOS Hotkey Pressed

Enables or disables BIOS hotkey pressed.

Hide Un-Configure ME Confirm Prompt

Hide Un-Configure ME without password confirmation prompt.

MEBx Debug Message Output

Enables or disables MEBx debug message output.

Un-Configure ME

Enables or disables Un-configure ME without password.

AMT Wait Timer

Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.

Disable ME

Set ME to Soft Temporary Disabled.

ASF

Enables or disables alert specification format.

Activate Remote Assistance Process

Enables or disables Trigger CIRA boot.

USB Configure

Enables or disables USB configure function.

PET Progress

Enables or disables PET Events progress to receive PET event.

MEBx Selection Screen

Enables or disables MEBx selection screen.

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Super IO Configuration

This section is used to configure the serial and parallel ports.

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]

Set Parameters of COM1

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

COM1 to COM6 Configuration

Configures the parameters of COM1 to COM6.

LPT1 Port Configuration

Configures the parameters of LPT1.

WDT Timeout Reset

Enables or disables the Watchdog Timer timeout to reset the system.

ACPI Settings

This section is used to configure ACPI settings.

Advanced

Suspend to RAM

Check Ready Bit ACPI HPET Table

PS/2 Keyboard Power On PCI Devices Power On Wake From Onboard LAN 2 RTC Alarm Power On USB Keyboard/Remote Power On USB Mouse Power On

[Auto]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

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

Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Suspend to RAM

Select disable for ACPI suspend type S1. It is recommended to select auto for ACPI S3 power saving.

Check Ready Bit

Enables or disables Check Ready Bit.

ACPI HPET Table

Enables or disables ACPI HPET Table.

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PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Enables or disables PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from the powersoft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Enables or disables PCI devices to turn on the system from the power-softoff mode.

Wake From Onboard LAN 2

Enables or disables wake up from onboard LAN 2.

RTC Alarm Power On

Enables or disables real time clock (RTC) to power on the system.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Enables or disables USB Keyboard/Remote to power on the system.

USB Mouse Power On

Enables or disables USB mouse to power on the system.

USB Configuration

This section is used to configure the USB.

Advanced

USB Controller

Intel USB3.0 Mode Legacy USB Support Legacy USB 3.0 Support

[Enabled]

[Smart Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]

USB Controller

Enables or disables all the USB ports.

Intel® USB3.0 Mode

Enables or disables USB 3.0 mode.

Enable or disable all the USB ports.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Legacy USB Support

Enabled Enables Legacy USB. Auto Disables support for Legacy when no USB devices are connected. Disabled Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.

Legacy USB 3.0 Support

Enables or disables legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.

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Voltage Configuration

This section is used to configure the DRAM voltage.

Advanced

DRAM Voltage

[1.50V]

1.35V/1.50V

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

DRAM Voltage

Selects the DRAM voltage value.

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H/W Monitor

This section is used to monitor hardware status such as temperature, fan speed and voltages.

Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature M/B Temperature

CPU_FAN1 Speed CPU_FAN2 Speed CHA_FAN1 Speed CHA_FAN2 Speed

Vcore + 3.30V + 5.00V + 12.00V

CPU_FAN1 & 2 Setting

CHA_FAN1 & 2 Setting Over Temperature Protection Case Open Feature

H/W Monitor

Boot

: 66 °C : 34 °C

: 2163 RPM : N/A : N/A : N/A

: +1.776 V : +3.392 V : +5.088 V : +11.932 V

[Full On]

[Full On] [Disabled] [Disabled]

SecurityMain

CPU Temperature

Detects and displays the current CPU temperature.

Exit

Quiet Fan Function Control

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN2 Speed

Detects and displays the fan speed of CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2.

Vcore

Detects and displays the Vcore CPU voltage.

+ 3.30V

Detects and displays 3.3V voltage.

+ 5.00V

Detects and displays 5V voltage.

+ 12.00V

Detects and displays 12V voltage.

CPU_FAN1 & 2 Setting

Configures the fan speed of CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2.

CHA_FAN1 & 2 Setting

Configures the fan speed of CHA_FAN1 and CHA_FAN2.

Over Temperature Protection

Enables or disables Over Temperature Protection.

Case Open Feature

Enables or disables the case open detection feature.

M/B Temperature

Detects and displays the current motherboard temperature.

CPU_FAN1 to CPU_FAN2 Speed

Detects and displays the fan speed of CPU_FAN1 and CPU_FAN2.

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Boot

This section is used to configure the boot features.

Advanced

Boot Option Priorities

Fast Boot

Boot From Onboard LAN

Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup Num-Lock Boot Beep Full Screen Logo



CSM(Compatibility Support Module)

H/W Monitor

Boot

[Disabled]

1 [On] [Disabled] [Disabled]

SecurityMain

Fast Boot

Fast boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. The options are Disabled, Fast and Ultra Fast. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card.

Exit

Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. In fast mode you may not boot from an USB storage device. Ultra Fast mode is only supported by Windows 8 and the VBIOS must support UEFI GOP if you are using an external graphics card. Please notice that Ultra Fast mode will boot so fast that the only way to enter

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Setup Prompt Timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0XFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

Bootup Num-Lock

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Boot Beep

Enables or disables beep sound during system boot, a buzzer is needed.

Full Screen Logo

Enables or disables the display of OEM logo.

CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Configuration for CSM, please disable CSM when Fast Boot is enabled.

Boot From Onboard LAN

Enables or disables Boot From Onboard LAN.

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Compatibility Support Module (CSM) Configuration

This section is used to configure the compatibility support module features.

Advanced

CSM

Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch Storage OpROM policy Launch Video OpROM policy

[Enabled]

[Legacy only] [Legacy only] [Legacy only]

Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you’re running a WHCK test. If you are using Windows 8 64-bit and all of your devices support UEFI, you may also disable CSM for faster boot speed.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Discard Changes F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

CSM

Enables or disables CSM. Enabled to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless a WHCK test is running. If Windows 8 64-bit is used and all the devices support UEFI, CSM may be disabled for faster boot speed.

Launch PXE OpROM Policy

Enables or disables the boot option for legacy network devices.

Launch Storage OpROM Policy

Enables or disables the boot option for legacy storage devices.

Launch Video OpROM Policy

Enables or disables the boot option for legacy video devices.

Security

Advanced

Supervisor Password User Password

Supervisor Password

User Password

System Mode state Secure Boot state

Secure Boot

H/W Monitor

SecurityMain

Boot

Not Installed Not Installed

Setup Disabled

[Disabled]

Administrator Password

Select this to reconfigure the administrator’s password.

User Password

Select this to reconfigure the user’s password.

Secure Boot

Enables or disables Secure Boot.

Exit

Set or change the password for the administrator account. Only the administrator has authority to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password.

→←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

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Exit

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 Option F1: General Help F7: Previous Values F9: Load UEFI Defaults F10: Save and Exit ESC: Exit

Save Changes and Exit

To save the changes and exit, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.

Discard Changes and Exit

To exit the Setup utility without saving the changes, select this field then press <Enter>. You may be prompted to confirm again before exiting.

Discard Changes

To discard all the changes, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.

Load UEFI Defaults

To restore the BIOS to default settings, select this field then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Confirm by selecting Yes.

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