PC Chips Motherboard, P63G Series User Manual

Page 1

Motherboard User’s Guide

This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this user’s guide, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademarks

IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows XP/V ista/7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc. It has been acknowledged that other brands or product names in this manual are trademarks or the properties of their respective owners.

Static Electricity Precautions

1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original staticproof package until you are ready to install them.

2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.

3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.

Pre-Installation Inspection

1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board.

2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.

P63G Series, V1.0

March 2011

Page 2

Motherboard User’s Guide

Trademark............................................................................................................i

Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i

Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i

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

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

Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5

Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 8

Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................10

Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................12

Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 13

Connecting Optional Devices .....................................................................................14

Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................17

Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................18

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility....................................................................... 20

Introduction ..................................................................................................................20

Running the Setup Utility ............................................................................................20

Main Setup Page ..........................................................................................................21

Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................2 4

Chipset Setup Page ......................................................................................................32

Tweak Setup Page .........................................................................................................39

Boot Setup Page ...........................................................................................................45

Securtiy Setup Page .....................................................................................................46

Save & Exit Setup Page ..............................................................................................47

Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 48

Introduction ..................................................................................................................48

Installing Support Software ........................................................................................48

Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................50

T able of Contents

Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting ........................................................................... 51

Start up problems during assembly.....................................................................51

Start up problems after prolong use....................................................................52

Maintenance and care tips...................................................................................52

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.........................................................................53

Page 3

iii

Motherboard User’s Guide

Notice:

1 Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier,

we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just click the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.

Page 4

Motherboard User’s Guide

Chapter 1 Introduction

This motherboard has a LGA1155 socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel

®®

Core

Family processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel

® ®

H61 Express Chipset for best desktop plat-

form solution. H61 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance HyperThreading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip device controller. This motherboard supports up to 16 GB* of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM. High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0. In addition, two PCI Express slots are supported. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) comp-liant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports).

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear pan-el, including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one HDMI port, one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for micr-ophone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Key Features

The key features of this motherboard include:

LGA 1155 Socket Processor

• Accommodates latest 2

Generation Intel® Core

Family processors

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU

• One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port supporting up to 5 GB/s direction peak

bandwidth

“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.

Note: Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum

size we have tested is 8 GB.

Page 5

Motherboard User’s Guide

Chipset

The Intel® H61 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.

• High performance Host Interface: Supports the LGA1155 socket for

latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family processors

• System Memory Controller Support: DDR3 SDRAM with up to

maximum memory of 16 GB

• Support two PCI Express x1 slots

• Integrade Serial ATA Host Controller with Data transfer rates up to 3.0

Gb/s

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5

• Intel

High Definition Audio Controller

• USB 2.0: Integrated USB 2.0 interface, supporting up to eight functional

ports

Audio

• 5.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio requirements

• All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

• Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT

• Direct Sound 3D compatible

• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

Expansion Slots

• One PCI Express x16 slot

• Two PCI Express x 1 slots

Serial A TA

• Serial A T A Controller

• Transfer rate exeedig best ATA (3.0 Gb/s) with scalability to higher rates

• Low pin count for both host and devices

Memory Support

• Two 240-pin DIMM sockets for DDR3 1333/1066 SDRAM

with Dual-

channel architecture

• Maximum installed memory is 16 GB

Note: Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum

size we have tested is 8 GB.

Page 6

Chapter 1: Introduction

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:

• Power management

• W ake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

• Graphic parameters

Onboard I/O Ports

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One VGA port

• One LAN port

• One HDMI port

• Four USB 2.0 ports

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

Dimensions

• Micro ATX form factor of 225x180 mm

Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without notification.

Onboard LAN (Optional)

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI Express

1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Page 7

Motherboard User’s Guide

Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

 The motherboard  Two Serial AT A cables  The Software support disk

Optional Accessories

You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard.

 The Extended USB module  The Serial ATA power cable

Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party,

but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility .

Page 8

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter:

 Identify the motherboard components  Install a CPU  Install one or more system memory modules  Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly  Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case)  Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the

motherboard

 Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connections to

headers/connectors on the motherboard

Note:

1. Before installing this motherboard, make sure jumper CLR_CMOS is under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about locating CLR_CMOS and the setting options.

2. Never connect power to the system during installation; otherwise, it may damage the motherboard.

Page 9

Motherboard User’s Guide

Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

LGA1155 socket for 2

Generation Intel® CoreTM Family

Processors

2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

5. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header-for factory use only

6. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

8. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB header

9. CASE CASE open header

10. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

11. TPM Trusted Platform Module header

12. SPK Speaker header

13. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

14. COM Onboard serial port header

15. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

16. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

18. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots

19. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

1. CPU Socket

Page 10

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

I/O Ports

The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard.

PS/2 Mouse

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS/2 Keyboard

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

HDMI Port

Connect the HDMI port to the monitor.

VGA Port

Conne ct your moni tor to the VGA port.

LAN Port

Connect an R J -45 jack to the LAN port to connect your com puter to th e Network.

USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect US B 2.0 devices.

Audio Ports

Use the three audio jack s to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-I n signal, the second jack is for stereo Line-O ut signal, and the third jack for Microphone.

Page 11

Motherboard User’s Guide

Installing the Processor

This motherboard has a LGA1155 socket for latest 2

Generation Intel® Core

Family processors. When choosing a processor, consider the performance re-

quirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory .

CPU Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install the CPU:

A. Opening of the Load Plate

· Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down.

· Rotate the load plate to fully open position.

B. Disengaging of the Load Lever

· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab.

· Rotate the load lever to fully open position.

C. Removing the Cap

· Be careful not to touch the contact at any time.

Page 12

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Note 1: To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/ heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary. Note 2: The fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

Note 3: Do Not remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU. Note 4: Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if

the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

D. Inserting the Package

· Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate.

· Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom-left side.

· Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.

E. Closing the Load Plate

· Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader).

· Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate.

· Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab.

F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.

* For reference only

Page 13

Motherboard User’s Guide

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin DIMM sockets for unbuffered DDR3 1333/1066 memory modules, and maximum 16 GB* installed memory .

Note: Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum

size we have tested is 8 GB.

Page 14

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Memory Module Installation Procedure

These modules can be installed with up to 16 GB* system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module.

1. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket.

2. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket.

3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

* For reference only

Note: Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum

size we have tested is 8 GB.

Page 15

Motherboard User’s Guide

Jumper Settings

Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN.

CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper

Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory . You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

Function Jumpe r Setting

Norm al Short Pins 1-2 Clear CMOS Short Pins 2-3

Note: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimal Defaults” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

CLR_CMOS

Page 16

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-) 9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY

Here is a list of the F_PANEL pin assignments.

Install the Motherboard

Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.

Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX_POWER connector on the motherboard. The ATX12V is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power.

If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the cooling fan to the CPU_FAN fan power connector on the motherboard.

Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL header.

Page 17

Motherboard User’s Guide

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1VCC2Key 3 NC 4 Signal

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

SPK: Speaker Header

Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK header on the motherboard.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1SPDIFOUT2 5VA 3KEY4GDN

SPDIFO: SPDIF Out Header

S/PDIF (Sony/Plilips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format and allows the transfer of digatal audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. V ia a specific audio cable, you can connect the SPDIFO header (S/PDIF output) on the motherboard to the S/PDIF digital input on the external speakers or AC Decode devices.

Page 18

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 POR T1L 2 GND 3 PORT1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2 R 6 Sense1_return 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY 9 PORT2L 10 Sense2_return

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 USBPWR0 2 USBPWR1 3 USB_FP_P0(-) 4 USB_FP_P1(-) 5 USB_FP_P0(+) 6 USB_FP_P1(+) 7 GROUND 8 GROUND 9KEY 10NC

1. Locate the F_USB header on the motherboard.

2. Plug the bracket cable onto the F_USB header.

3. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis. Install an extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw.

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB Headers

The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally , some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB header F_USB to connect the frontmounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCDB 2 SINB 3SOUTB 4DTRB 5GND 6DSRB 7RTSB 8CTSB 9RI 10KEY

COM: Onboard Serial Port Header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.

Page 19

Motherboard User’s Guide

Pin Fuction

S hort Ch assi s cove r i s r e mov e d O pen Cha ssi s cover is cl o s e d

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 TPM-C LK 11 LAD 0 2GND 12GND 3 LFRAME# 13 RE SERVE0 4 KEY 14 RE SERVE1 5 LREST# 15 VCC3_DUAL 6 SMBDATA 16 SERIRQ 7LAD3 17GND 8LAD2 18GND 9 VCC3 19 LPCPD#

10 LAD 1 20 SMBCLK

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microcontrollerthat can store secured information, and implementations of that specification.

Pin Fuction

Sho rt Unlock Op e n Lock

TPM: Trusted Platform Module header

Page 20

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Install Other Devices

Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below.

Serial A TA Devices

The Serial A TA (Advanced T echnology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives, which is designed to overcome the design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the growing media rate demands of PC platforms. It provides you a faster transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. If you have installed a Serial AT A hard drive, you can connect the Serial AT A cables to the Serial A TA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

On the motherboard, locate the Serial ATA connectors SATA1~4, which support new Serial A T A devices for the highest data transfer rates, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly .

It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel AT A interface, but maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Page 21

Motherboard User’s Guide

Follow the steps below to install an PCI Express expansion card.

1 Locate the PCI Express slot on the motherboard. 2 Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. 3 Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure

the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

4 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a

screw.

Expansion Slots

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16, two PCI Express x1 slots.

* For reference only

Page 22

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

PCI Express x16 Slot

Y ou can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revsion 2.0.

PCI Express Slots

Y ou can install two external PCI Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revsion 2.0.

Page 23

Motherboard User’s Guide

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction

The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components.

If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer booting properly. If it happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory which has stored the configuration information; or you can hold down the Page Up key while rebooting your computer. Holding down the Page Up key also clears the setup information.

You can run the setup utility and manually change the configuration. You might need to do this to configure some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.

Running the Setup Utility

Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values.

Inc.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Data [ Mon 12/27/2010] System Time [21:54:45]

Choose the system default language.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 24

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. The other options on the main menu page lead to dialog boxes requiring your answer OK or Cancel by selecting the [OK] or [Cancel] key.

If you have already changed the setup utility, press F10 to save those changes and exit the utility. Press F1 to display a screen describing all key functions. Press F9 to load optimtimal settings.

Main Setup Page

This page displays a table of items defining basic information of your system.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Data [ Mon 12/27/2010] System Time [21:54:45]

Choose the system default language.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

Multi-Language BIOS

Multi-language BIOS allows you to see and set up the BIOS with your native language. It helps Non-English users to solve the problem of setting up the BIOS and achieve extra system performance easily.

Page 25

Motherboard User’s Guide

Advanced Setup Page

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled] LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN Option ROM

f ff

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN Controller

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Inc.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 26

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the paeameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU Fan Speed : 4687 RPM CPU Voltage : 1.212V DIMM Voltage : 1.548V VAXG V oltage 0.468V

-=- PECI Mode -=-

Offset to TCC Activation T emp : -21

Smart Fan Function

PC Health Status

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

f Smart Fan Function

CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

SMART Fan Mode [Normal]

SMART Fan start PWM value 180 SMART Fan start PWM TEMP(-) 30 Delta T +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (-) 23

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

CPU SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 27

Motherboard User’s Guide

SMART Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Voltage

• DIMM Voltage

• VAXG Voltage

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan speed,... etc.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

SMART Fan start PWM value (180)

SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT (+3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (10 PWM value/unite)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value.

CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

Page 28

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume By RING (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING [Disabled]

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME [Disabled] Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Disabled] Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled] EUP Function [Enabled] Power Led Type [Dual Color LED]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

About Resume by Ring

Power Led Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 29

Motherboard User’s Guide

ACPI Setting

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

This item allows user to enter the APCI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State(default).

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3000 MHz Processor Stepping 206a3 Microcode Revision 8 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Power T echnology [Energy Efficient]

Enabled foir Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading T echnology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading T echnology). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

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

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 30

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Genuine Inter(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

EMT64 (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

Processor Speed (3000MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (206a3)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (8)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not.

Hyper-threading (Enabled)

This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are using a Hyper-threading CPU.

Excute Disable Bit (Enabled)

This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.

Intel Virtualization Technology (Disabled)

When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.

Power Technology (Energy Efficient)

Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

Page 31

Motherboard User’s Guide

SA T A Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 (Compatible/Enhanced)

Use this item to select the Serial-ATA cotroller options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

SA T A Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SAT A Configuration

SA TA Mode [IDE Mode]

Serial-AT A Controller 0 [Compatible] Serial-AT A Controller 1 [Enhanced]

SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.

SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

H61 Chipset is not fully support AHCI Mode. HW support only.

Note:

Page 32

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

USB Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting toAudio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 33

Motherboard User’s Guide

f Serial Port 0 Configuration

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F 8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

Super IO Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 0 Configutation

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 34

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

TPM Configuration

TPM Support [Enabled]

Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware

Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

T rusted Computing

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.

TPM Support (Enabled)

This item enables or disables TPM support.

Current TPM Status Information

This item shows the information of current TPM status.

NO TPM Hardware

This item shows the TPM status.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 35

Motherboard User’s Guide

fNorth Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.

DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode)

This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.

DVMT/FIXED Memory (256MB)

When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system.

Chipset Setup Page

North Bridge Parameters

North Bridge

South Bridge

ME Subsystem

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

North Bridge

IGD Memory [64M]

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

IGD Share Memory Size

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 36

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

IGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled)

This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Setup page.

Multi-Monitor technology

Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors: one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics devices under Windows 7.

Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.

It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity.

Step 1. Insert PCCHIPS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.)

Intel Integrated Graphics

PCI-Express Graphics

Page 37

Motherboard User’s Guide

Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

Enabled/Disabled IGD Multi-Monitor by Internal Graphics Decive.

North Bridge Initate Graphic Adapter [PCI Express]

IGD Memory [64M] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

IGD Multi-Monitor [Enabled]

Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 38

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display “Multi-Monitor technology”.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

3. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.!

Extend desktop to this display Disconnect this display

Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

1. DELL U2410Display:

Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

This is currently your main display.

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.

Page 39

Motherboard User’s Guide

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display: Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended) Orientation: Landscape

Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

Change the apprearance of your displays

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution

Search Control Panel

Detect

Identify

4. AL1717Display: Resolution:

1920 x 1200 (recommended)

Orientation: Landscape

Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:

Make this my main display

Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Y ou must select Apply before making additional changes.

3 4

Page 40

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

fSouth Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

Audio Configuration

This item shows the information of the audio configuration.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (No)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Setup page.

Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

South Bridge

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Azalia Internal HDMI codec [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Chassis Opened [No]

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 41

Motherboard User’s Guide

ME Subsystem Help

Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 7. 0. 2. 1 164

ME Subsystem [Enabled]

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

f ME Subsystem

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

ME Version (7.0.2.1 164)

This item shows the ME version.

ME Subsystem (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable ME subsystem.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Setup page.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 42

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

TWEAK Setup PageTWEAK Setup Page

TWEAK Setup Page

ICC Over-Clocking Lib Version (7.0.0.29)

This item shows the ICC over-clocking lib version.

fIntegrated Clock Chip Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Tweak

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

Memory Voltage Control Performance Tuning

B.O.M.P T echnology [Enabled] Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Command Rate [Auto] Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

Processor Speed 3000 MHz T otal Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1066) CPU Current Voltage 1.212V V AXG Voltage 0.468V VDIMM 1.548V

Integrated Clock Chip Parameters

f f

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Integrated Clock Chip Enabled/Disabled.

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7. 0. 0. 2 9 Number of ICC Profiles : N/A

Current ICC Profile Index : N/A

ICC Enable [Disabled]

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 43

Motherboard User’s Guide

Number of ICC Profiles (N/A)

This item shows number of ICC profiles.

Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A)

This item shows current ICC profiles index.

ICC Enable (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC.

Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Setup page.

fMemory Voltage Control Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Inc.

Memory Voltage Control

Memory Voltage Control CONFIGURA TION

Memory Voltage Config [Auto]

Memory Voltage Config (Auto)

This item allows users to select memory voltage config.

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Setup page.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 44

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)

Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.

Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (65)

Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is for Turbo mode.

fPerformance Tunning

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

CPU Configuration

Performance Tuning

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration

f CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

CPU Ratio (31)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

IA Core Current CPU Ratio 3 1

IA Core Current [Normal]

Power Limit 1 Value (W att) 6 5 Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled] Power Limit 2 Value 81 Long duration Maintained 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] 1 Core Ratio Limit 3 1 2 Core Ratio Limit 3 1 3 Core Ratio Limit 0 4 Core Ratio Limit 0

IA Core Current (Normal)

Use this item to control CPU Current Limit. This is for Turbo mode.

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 45

Motherboard User’s Guide

Power Limit 2 Value (81)

Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions. This is for Turbo mode.

Long Duration maintainded (1)

Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained. This is for Turbo mode.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST(Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

Turbo Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

Press <Esc> to return to the Performance Tunning page.

f Chipset Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier [10.67] Memory Timing Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) 8

Row Precharge Time (tRP) 8 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 8 RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 2 0

Intel Graphics Configuration GT OverColocking [Enabled]

Graphics Current [Normal] Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22

Disabled/Enabled GT OverClocking

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

1/2/3/4-Core Ratio (31/31/0/0)

This item shows the Core Ratio limit value.

Memory Multiplier Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration.

Memory Multiplier (10.67)

This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS(colulmn address strobe). It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Page 46

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (8)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

GT OverClocking (Disabled)

This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode.

Press <Esc> to return to the Performance Tunning page.

Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Setup page.

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (8)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

Memory Timing Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (8)

Graphics Current (Normal)

This item shows the information of the Graphics Current.

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (22)

This item shows the information of the Graphics Core Ratio Limit.

Initate Graphics Adapter

This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configutation.

Page 47

Motherboard User’s Guide

VDIMM (1.548V)

This item displays the current VDIMM voltage.

CPU Current Voltage (1.212V)

This item diplays the CPU current voltage.

VAXG V oltage (0.468V)

This item displays the current VAXG voltage.

B.O.M.P Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable B.O.M.P technology. This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

Processor Speed (3000MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Total Memory (2048MB(DDR3 1066))

This item shows the total momery of DDR3.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Command Rate (Auto)

This item allows users to set command rate.

Page 48

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Setup PageBoot Setup Page

Boot Setup Page

Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the boot configuration.

Bootup NumLock State (On)

This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

Boot Option Priorities

This item enables you to select boot priorities for all boot devices.

Select the keyboard NumLock

state

Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State [On]

Boot Option Priorities

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

lk mn

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Page 49

Motherboard User’s Guide

This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

Security Setup PageSecurity Setup Page

Security Setup Page

Set Setup Administrator Password

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

If ON L Y the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be 3 to20 characters long.

Administrator Password

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 50

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Save & Exit Setup PageSave & Exit Setup Page

Save & Exit Setup Page

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset.

Save Options

This item enables you to save the options that you have made.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Save & Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset.

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous V alues F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

Page 51

Motherboard User’s Guide

Chapter 4 Software & Applications

Introduction

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package.

The support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

To run the support disk, simply insert the disk into your DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. An Auto Setup screen automatically pops out, and then you can go on the auto-installing or manual installation depending on your operating system.

If your operating system is W indows XP/V ista/7, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard.

Installing Support Software

1 Insert the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-

ROM drive.

2 When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the system DVD-

ROM/CD-ROM drive, the disk automatically displays an Auto Setup screen.

3 The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on

the right side, and three others Drivers, Utilities and Information at the top. Please see the following illustration.

The Setup button runs the software auto-installing program as explained in next section.

Page 52

Chapter 4: Software & Applications

The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows file browsing interface.

The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon.

The Utilities button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.

The Information brings you to the Install Path where you can find out path names of software driver.

Auto-Installing under Windows XP/Vista/7

If you are under Windows XP/Vista/7, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM:

1 The installation program loads and displays the following screen. Click

the Next button.

2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it (the default

options are recommended). Click the Next button to proceed.

Page 53

Motherboard User’s Guide

3 The support software will automatically install.

Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.

Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Bundled Software Installation

All bundled software available on the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM is for users’ convenience. You can install bundled software as follows:

1 Click the Utilities button while the Auto Setup screen pops out after

inserting the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM. 2 A software menu appears. Click the software you want to install. 3 Follow onscreen instructions to install the software program step by

step until finished.

Page 54

Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting Tips

StarStar

Star

t up prt up pr

t up pr

obob

lems during assemblems during assemb

lems during assemb

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps : VGA not detected

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Tips

Page 55

Motherboard User’s Guide

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly.

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

StarStar

Star

t up prt up pr

t up pr

obob

lems after prlems after pr

lems after pr

olong useolong use

olong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault.

Maintenance and care tipsMaintenance and care tips

Maintenance and care tips

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

Page 56

Power Bu

on is pressed

but PC fails to start.

Yes

Check if Power Supply

Unit

(PSU) is working

Any Beep soundΛ

CLR CMOS and check

if CPU 12V power

is connected

art the PC stRe

Problem with PSU or board?

If board problem -> contact RMA

AC power cord is plu ed gg

and PSU switch is turned on?

Yes

oblem rBoard p

-> contact RMA

- If 3 short beeps:

DIMM memory not properly

inserted or memory failure

- If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:

VGA not detected

Yes

Halt at POST screenΛ

Yes

R CMOLC S and restart.

If fail, contact RMA

Yes

Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.

- CMOS setup error,

dnee to CLRCMOS.

System fail to start or unstable

er modify BIOS se

ng.

MCLR C OS and restart

Turn on PSU switch

or connect to wall socket

start. eand r

Check if monitor h sa

dis

play

Check if monitor

has display

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart