Spectra H11H4-II1 User Manual

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Preface

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Disclaimer

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. 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.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the motherboard.

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Describes installation of motherboard components.

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

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Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shoot

ing tips

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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Chapter 2

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Installing the Motherboard 9

Safety Precautions............................................................................9

Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................9

Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................9

Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................10

Setting Jumpers......................................................................10

Checking Jumper Settings......................................................11

Jumper Settings......................................................................11

Installing Hardware...................................................................12

CPU Installation Procedule..................................................12

Installing Memory Modules...................................................14

Expansion Slots......................................................................15

Connecting Optional Devices.................................................17

Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................21

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 22

Connecting Case Components.....................................................23

Front Panel Header................................................................26

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Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction...................................................................................1

Feature............................................................................................2

Specifications................................................................................4

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

Chapter 3 27

Using BIOS 27

About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 27

The Standard Configuration..................................................27

Entering the Setup Utility.........................................................27

Using BIOS......................................................................................28

BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................29

Main Menu.............................................................................29

Advanced Menu......................................................................30

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Chipset Menu..........................................................................48

Security Menu..........................................................................55

Boot Menu...............................................................................56

Exit Menu...............................................................................57

Updating the BIOS...................................................................58

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Trouble Shooting 59

Start up problems during assembly..............................................59

Start up problems after prolong use............................................60

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................60

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................61

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Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H11H4-II1 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support Intel Skylake processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on integrated Intel Chipset for best desktop platform solution.

Skylake is a dual-core or quad-core processor. The chipset for Skylake is

highly integrated and high performance. Moreover, Skylake will feature DirectX12compliant Gen 9 architecture graphics and support Win8 and UEFI Secure Boot. This motherboard supports up to 32 GB

260pin SO-DIMM memory with dual-

channel DDR4 2133 (2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB/ 16GB) SDRAM. One PCI Express x16 slot is

supported, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0. One M.2 slot and One Mini PCIE are also supported.

It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides six USB 2.0 ports (two USB 2.0 ports at rear panel, one USB 2.0 type A port onboard, one USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports and one port is supported by mPCIE 2.0 USB signal) and four USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including one PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard Combo connector, two Serial ports (COM), one VGA port, two Lan ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port and audio jacks for line-out and Mic-in.

In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors.

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Feature

• DirectX12-compliant Gen 9 graphics architecture

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology

• Supports Win8.1/ Win10 and UEFI Secure Boot.

“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.

The motherboard uses Skylake CPU that carries the following features:

Processor

Chipset

• Supports DDR4 2133 (2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB/ 16GB) SDRAM with dual-channel architecture

• Up to 32GB 260pin SO-DIMM memory module support

Memory

Audio

The integrated Skylake chip is proven reliability and high performance.

• Support one PCI Express x16 slot

• Integrated Serial ATA (SATA) host controller with independent DMA.

• Six USB 2.0 ports supported

• Four USB 3.0 port supported

• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support

• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller

• 2+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• Meets Microsoft Windows Logo Program and Lync audio requirements

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

• Software selectable 2.2V/3.0V/3.9V VREFOUT as voltage for analog microphone input

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

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

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Expansion Options

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 slot

• One Mini PCI Express x1 slot (With mSATA and USB2.0)

• Two SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

• One M.2 slot for SSD

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

Integrated I/O

• Two LAN ports

• Two Serial port (COM)

• four USB 3.0 ports

• One VGA port

• One HDMI port

• One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse Combo connector

• Audio jacks for line-out and Mic-in

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

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and Memory timing

• Graphic parameters

BIOS Firmware

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

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 60 °C. (NOTICE: Test method: bare PCB with 100% loading running Pass Mark 7.0 at chamber 60 °C)

Ethernet LAN

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 2.1

• IEEE 802.3az

• Wake-on-LAN (including from S3, S4, S5, power button off) and remote wake-up support

• PXE support

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• Integrated Intel Skylake H110 chip

• Intel Skylake series processors, up to 4 cores

• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology

Chipset

CPU

Specifications

• Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture

• 2 DDR4 260pin SO-DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB

• Supports 2133 (2GB/ /4GB/ 8GB/ 16GB) SDRAM

• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

• 1 x Mini PCI Express x1 slot (With mSATA and USB2.0 and PCIe)

• 1 x M.2 slot for SSD

• Supported by integrated Intel skylake H110 SoC chip 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers

• 4 x USB 3.0 ports

• 2 x USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x Serial ports (COM)

• 1 x VGA ports

• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse Combo connector

• 1 x Audio port (Line out, Mic in )

• 1 x HDMI port

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Ethernet LAN

Rear Panel I/O

• 2 x Intel I211AT

Audio

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power Supply connector

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 2 x SATA III 6.0Gb/s connectors

• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Front panel audio header

• 1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional two USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x USB 2.0 port

• 1 x SPKR header

• 1 x COM3~6 header

• 1 x Clear CMOS header with jumper

• 1 x LVDS header

• 1 x VCON header with jumper

• 1 x Opened Chassis detective header

• 1 x LCD_PWR header with jumper

• 1 x LVDSPW_CONN connector

• 1 x DIO header

• 1 x SATA_DOM header with jumper

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Realtek ALC269VC 2.1-Ch HD audio CODEC

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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Plug and Play, S1 / STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor

• Supports ACPI & DMI

• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

• Supports Dual Display

• F7 hot key for boot up devices option

Form Factor

• Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

System BIOS

Driver

• Windows 7 (32bit/ 64bit)

• Windows 8.1 (32bit/ 64bit)

• Windows 10

Certification • RoHS

• EMI: FCC, CE

• WHQL: TBD

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

LABEL COMPONENTS

1.CPU1Socket LGA1151socketforIntelSkylakeprocessors

2.F_USB1 FrontpanelUSB2.0header

3.ATX_12V

4‐pin+12Vpowerinconnector

4.F_PANEL Frontpanelswitch/LEDheader

5.CLR_CMOS ClearCMOSheaderwithjumper

6.BAT1 Battery

7.CASE_OPEN CASEopenheader

8.PCIEX16 PCIExpressslotforgraphicsinterface

9.F_USB2

USB2.0typeAportonboard

10.F_AUDIO Frontaudioheader

11.SPKR Speaker

12.COM3~6 Onboardser ialportheaders

13.MINIPCIE PCIExpressGen2x1slot(withSATAandUSB2.0)

14.SYS_FAN 3‐pinSystemcoolingfanconnector

15.M2 M.2slotforSSD

16.DIO 4bitGPIO(GPI*4,GPO*4)

17.SATA_DOM

SATADOMheaderwithjumper

19.LVDSPW_CON LCDbacklightpower&Brightnesscontrolheader

20.LVDS LVDSconnector

21.VCON LVDSpower&inverterjumper

22.LCD_PW R LVDSPowerselectjumper

23.ATX_POWER Standard24‐pinATXpowerconnector

24.CPU_ FAN 4‐pinCPUcoolingfanconnector

25.SO‐DIMM1~2 DDR42133SDRAM

slot

18.SATA1~2

SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnectors

(onesupportsSATADOM)

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Safety Precautions

• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with the specifications for the ITX system case. Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.

This motherboard carries a Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard.

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Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. 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.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper

Type

Description Setting (default)

CLR_CMOS

Clear CMOS

1-2: Normal (Default)

2-3: Clear CMOS

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

SATA_DOM

1-2: VCC

2-3: Ground (Default)

3-pin

SATA DOM

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

VCON

1-2: VCC3

2-3: Ground (Default)

3-pin

Reserve

LCD_PWR

1-2: VCC

2-3: VCC3 (Default)

3-pin

LCD Power Selection

LCD_PWR

CLR_CMOS

3-pin

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Installing Hardware

CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab.

B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.

C. Grasp the edge of the package 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.

D. 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. Then the cover will flick automatically.

Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.

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E. Aplly some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.

F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.

G. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

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.

2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.

3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.

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Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR4 SDRAM . 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the

notches in the DIMM slot.

5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

* For reference only

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support DDR4 2133 (2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB/ 16GB). The total memory capacity is 32 GB.

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

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Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

Expansion Slots

The Mini PCI Express x1 slot is for extending usage, such as wireless card or TV card, which supports full-card & half-card with SATA & USB2.0 and PCIe signal.

MINIPCIE Slot

PCIEX16 Slot

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision3.0.

The M.2 slot is for SSD card extending usage.

M2 Slot

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

* For reference only

Insert a SSD card into the M2 slot.

Insert a WIFI card into the MINIPCIE slot.

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Connecting Optional Devices

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

The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC

’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,

please set as below picture.

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

For HD Front Audio

9 Left channel to front panel

Line-in sensor detect

2 Analog groud

4 HD Panel sensor detect

6 Microphone sensor detect

8 No pi n

Pin Description

1 Left channel microphone input signal

3 Right channel microphone input signal

5 Right channel to front panel

7 Analog ground

Pin Description

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SATA1~2: Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector

This connector is used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly.

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground 8 No pin

Pin Signal Name

CASE: Opened Chassis detective header

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

Pin Signal Name

1 GND

2 Case open

COM3~6 : Onboard serial port header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 C3_DCD 21 C5_DCD

2 C3_DSR 22 C5_DSR

3 C3_RXD 23 C5_RXD

4 C3_RTS 24 C5_RTS

5 C3_TXD 25 C5_TXD 6 C3_CTS 26 C5_CTS

7 C3_DTR 27 C5_DTR

8 C3_RI 28 C5_RI

9 Ground 29 Ground

10 Ground 30 Ground

11 C4_DCD 31 C6_DCD 12 C4_DSR 32 C6_DSR

13 C4_RXD 33 C6_RXD

14 C4_RTS 34 C6_RTS

15 C4_TXD 35 C6_TXD

16 C4_CTS 36 C6_CTS

17 C4_DTR 37 C6_DTR

18 C4_RI 38 C6_RI

19 Ground 39 Ground

20 Ground 40 Ground

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DIO: 4 bit GPIO header

1 GPP_D8_DI 6 GPP_D18_DO

2 GPP_D20_DO 7 GPP_D5_DI

3 GPP_D7_DI 8 GPP_D17_DO

4 GPP_D19_DO 9 VCC_DIO

5 GPP_D6_DI 10 GND

LVDSPW_CON: LVDS_POWER Connector

1 12V

2 GND

3 BACK LIGHT ENABLE

4 BACK LIGHT CONTROLL

5 5V

Pin Function

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

LVDS: LVDS Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 VDDSAFE 21 LVDS_L2_P

2 VDDSAFE 22 LVDS_U2_P

3 GND 23 GND

4 GND 24 GND

5 VDDSAFE 25 LVDS_CLKL_N 6 VDDSAFE 26 LVDS_CLKU_N

7 LVDS_L0_N 27 LVDS_CLKL_P 8 LVDS_U0_N 28 LVDS_CLKU_P

9 LVDS_L0_P 29 GND

10 LVDS_U0_P 30 GND

11 GND 31 LVDS_CH7511_DDC_CLK 12 GND 32 LVDS_CH7511_DDC_DATA

13 LVDS_L1_N 33 GND

14 LVDS_U1_N 34 GND

15 LVDS_L1_P 35 LVDS_L3_N

16 LVDS_U1_P 36 LVDS_U3_N

17 GND 37 LVDS_L3_P

18 GND 38 LVDS_U3_P

19 LVDS_L2_N 39 Back Light En

20 LVDS_U2_N 40 VCON

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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.

1 Power +5V

2 Power +5V

3 USB Port A (-)

4 USB Port B (-)

5 USB Port A (+)

Pin Signal Name

The motherboard has one USB 2.0 header supporting two USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

F_USB1: Front Panel USB 2.0 Header

6 USB Port B (+)

7 Ground

8 Ground

9 No pin

10 Not Connected

F_USB2: Front Panel USB 2.0 type A port

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

SATA cable

(optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the

other end to the power supply.

* For reference only

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

Audio Ports

Use the two audio ports to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo line-out singal. The second jack is for stereo Mic-in singal.

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.

USB 3.0 Ports

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

You can connect the display devices to the VGA port.

VGA Port

You can connect the display devices to the HDMI port.

HDMI Port

Serial port (COM) Use the COM port to connect the serial devices such as mice

or fax/modems.

PS2 Mouse & Keyboard Combo port

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

1 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 2 Connect the CPU cooling fan connector to CPU_FAN. 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 4 Connect the case speaker cable to SPKR. 5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V. 6 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

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ATX_12V: ATX 12V Power in Connector

Pin Signal Name

4 +12V

3 +12V

2 Ground

1 Ground

SPKR: Internal speaker

1 Left Channel-

3 Right Channel-

4 Right Channel+

2 Left Channel+

Pin Signal Name

SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector

1 GND System Ground

3 Sense Sensor

Pin Signal Name Function

2 +12V Vout

CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector

1 GND System Ground

3 Sense Sensor 4 CONTROL CONTROL

Pin Signal Name Function

2 +12V Power +12V

The ATX_12V power in connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power in cable

4-pin power cable

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ATX_POWER: Standard ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON

5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND 8 PWRGD 20 -5V

9 +5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V 24 GND

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Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 Hard disk LED (+) 6 Power Switch (+)

2 MSG LED (+) 7 Reset Switch (+) 3 Hard disk LED (-) 8 Power Switch (-)

4 MSG LED (-) 9 Reserved

5 Reset Switch (-) 10 No pin

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About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• 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 Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a triangle



) lead to submenus that enable you to change

the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle



.

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Information

System Date [Tue 03/14/2017]

System Time [03: 53: 43]

Set the Date. Use Tab to

switch between Date elements

Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit



+/-: Change Opt.

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

: Select Screen

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit



: Select Item

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For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Main Menu

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/- Change Opt.

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC Exit the current menu



Enter Select

F4 Save & Exit

BIOS Information

System Date [Tue 03/14/2017]

System Time [03: 53: 43]

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

Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit



+/-: Change Opt.

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

: Select Screen

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit



: Select Item

System 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.

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 LAN Configuration

 PC Health Status  Power Management Setup  ACPI Settings  CPU Configuration  SATA Configuration  USB Configuration  Super IO Configuration  Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion  DIO Configuration

LAN Configuration Parameters

Advanced Menu

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

Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit



+/-: Change Opt.

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

: Select Screen

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit



: Select Item

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Onboard LAN 1 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard 1 LAN.





LAN Configuration

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

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN 1 Controller

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN 1 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard LAN 2 Controller [Enabled]

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select





:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Advanced

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

Onboard LAN 1 Controller

Disabled

Enabled

Onboard LAN 2 Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard 2 LAN.

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

 PC Health Status

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

Advanced

CPU Temperature (DTS) 28 System Temperature 38oC CPU Fan Speed 1220 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RP M +3.3V 3.480V +5VSB 5.100V 12V 12.096V +5V 5.064V VCORE 1.104V

TCC Activation Temper 100

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Smart Fan Function



PC Health Status

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

Smart Fan Function

Smart Fan Select [CPU Fan]

Smart Fan Mode [Silent] Smart Fan Start PWM value 13

Smart Fan Start PWM TEMP (DTS) 74 Deltat 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 12 Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 94

Advanced

Smart Fan Select



F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan)

This item allows you to select CPU fan or System Fan to set parameters.

Smart Fan Select

CPU Fan

System Fan

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, Manual or Disabled) 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. If you choose Disabled mode, the fan will work at full speed.

Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) (94)

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

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

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

Smart Fan Start PWM value (13)

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

Smart Fan Start PWM TEMP (DTS) (74)

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 (12)

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

Smart Fan Select [CPU Fan]

Smart Fan Mode [Silent]

Smart Fan Start PWM value 13 Smart Fan Start PWM TEMP (DTXS) 74 Deltat 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 12 Fan Full Speed Offset 94

Advanced



F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

System Smart Fan Mode

Normal

Quiet

Silent

Manual

Disabled

Normal: auto adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Quiet: auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environment operation. Silent: auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly. Manual: the fan adjusts depending ou user’s parameter.

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• CPU Temperature

• System Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• System Fan Speed

• +3.3V

• +5VSB

• +12V

• +5V

• VCORE

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.



 Power Management Setup

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

Power Management Setup

Resume By Ring [Disabled]

Resume By PME [Disabled] Resume By Lan 1 [Disabled] Resume By Lan 2 [Disabled] Resume By USB [Disabled] Resume By PS2 KB [Disabled] Resume By PS2 MS [Disabled] Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] EUP Function [Disabled]

About Resume by RING/PCI-E/PCI/LAN PME

F1: General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

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

ESC: Exit

Advanced

Resume By 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/PCIE 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/PCIE card.

Resume By Lan1~2 (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system. (This item cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state. If disabled,resume by USB will not be available.)

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.

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Resume By USB (Disabled)

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

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

Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)

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

Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)

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

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

EUP Function (Disabled)

This item allows user to enable or diasble EUP support.

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

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

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

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.

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit



 ACPI Setting

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

ACPI Sleep State

Suspend Disabled

S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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Intel (R) Core (TM) i3-6100T CPU @3.20GHz

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

Processor Stepping (506E3)

This item shows the processor stepping revision.

Processor Speed (3200MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

EM64T (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EM64T.

Intel HT Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology.

Microcode Revision (8A)

This item shows the Microcode revision.

Processor Cores (2)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU Configuration.

CPU Configuration

Intel (R) Core (TM) i3-6100T CPU @ 3.20GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3200 MHz Processor Stepping 506E3 Microcode Revision 8A Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT-X Technology Supported

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Active Processor Cores [All] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Package C State limit [AUTO] Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled] Hardware P states (HWP) [Disabled]

Enabled for windows XP and Linx (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for HyperThreading Technology). When disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit



Intel VT-X Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-X Technology.

Hyper-threading (Enabled)

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

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

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT4.0.

Execute Disabled Bit (Enabled)

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

Intel Vitualization Technology (Enabled)

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

Package C State limit (AUTO)

Use this item to set package C state limit.

Enhanced Halt (C1E)

Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.

Hardware P states (HWP (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Hardware P states.

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SATA Configuration

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

SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

mSATA/ M.2/ SATA Port1~2 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports mSATA/ M.2/ two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the mSATA/M.2/SATA channel.

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

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [AHCI]

mSATA Not Present Spin Up Device [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled]

Determines how SATA controllers operate.

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select





:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit



SATA Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled]

SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled]

Spin up Device (Disabled)

On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COMRESET inization sequence to the device.

External SATA (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable External SATA Support.

M.2 Not Present Spin Up Device [Disabled] External SATA [Disabled]

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USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

USB Support Parameters

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit



USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

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

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

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

 Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration.

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip IT8786

Serial Port 1 Configutation

Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port 6 Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA)

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Serial Port 1 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Advanced

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Serial Port 2 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Advanced

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

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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Serial Port 3 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3E8h; IRQ=7)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=3E8h; IRQ=7;

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

Change Settings [Auto]

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Advanced

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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Serial Port 4 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=2E8h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 4 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E8h; IRQ=6;

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Advanced

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

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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Serial Port 5 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=2E0h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 5 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2E0h; IRQ=6;

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Advanced

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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Serial Port 6 Configuration

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

Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=2F0h; IRQ=6)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Serial Port 6 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Device Settings IO=2F0h; IRQ=6;

Change Settings [Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Advanced

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

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

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

 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

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

LCD Panel [Enabled]

LCD Panel Type [1280x1024 60Hz Bits24]

LCD Panel Type

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

LCD Panel Type (1280x 1024 60Hz Bits24)

Use this item to select the resolution of LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device.

LCD Panel Type

640x 480 60Hz Bits24

800x 600 60Hz Bits24

1024x 768 60Hz Bits24

1024x 768 60Hz Bits18

1280x 800 60Hz Bits18

1280x 960 60Hz Bits18

1280x 1024 60Hz Bits24

1366x 768 60Hz Bits24

1366x 768 60Hz Bits18

1440x 900 60Hz Bits24

1440x 1050 60Hz Bits24

1600x 900 60Hz Bits24

1600x 1200 60Hz Bits24

1680x 1050 60Hz Bits24

1920x 1080 60Hz Bits24

1920x 1200 60Hz Bits24

LCD Panel Type (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable selection on the resolution of LCD panel used by Internal Graphics Device.

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

 DIO Configuration

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

DIO Configuration

DIO Input 1 HIGH DIO Input 2 HIGH DIO Input 3 HIGH DIO Input 4 HIGH

DIO Output 5 [HIGH]

DIO Output 6 [HIGH] DIO Output 7 [HIGH] DIO Output 8 [HIGH]

DIO5 Help

Advanced

F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

 

:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

DIO Input 1~4 (HIGH)

These items are used to show DIO input is high or low.

DIO Output 5~8 (HIGH)

Use these items to set the DIO output.

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

DIO Output 5

LOW

HIGH

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The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the SoC chip and other system.

Chipset Menu

System Agent Configuration

PCH Configuration ME Configuration



Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit



F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

System Agent (SA) Parameters

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

System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

IGD Memory (64M)

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

Chipset

System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter [Auto]

IGD Memory [64M] DVMT Memory [256M] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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DVMT Memory (256M)

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

IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.

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

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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 7/8/10.

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 also to improving personal productivity.

Step 1. Insert drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.

Intel Integrated Graphics

PCI-Express Graphics

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

Chipset

System Agent Configuration

Initiate Graphic Adapter [Auto]

IGD Memory [64M] DVMT Memory [256M] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display Or select SG for Switchable Gfx.

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

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

Change the appearance 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

You 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 7/8.

Change the appearance 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.

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Change the appearance 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

You must select Apply before making additional changes.

Change the appearance 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

You must select Apply before making additional changes.

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PCH Configuration

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.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

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 Menu page.

Chipset

PCH Configuration

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Chassis Open [No]

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit



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ME Configuration

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

ME Control (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.

ME FW Version (11.0.0.1205)

This item shows the ME FW version.

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

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Chipset

Management Engine Technology Configuration

ME Control [Enabled]

TPM Device Selection [PTT] ME FW Version 11.0.0.1205

Enable/Disable ME Firmware

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

TPM Device Selection (PTT)

Use this item to select TPM device: PTT or dTPM. PTT-Enables PTT in SkuMgr. dTPM

1.2-Disables PTT in SkuMgr Warning! PTT/dTPM will be disabled and all data saved on it will be lost.

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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.

Security Menu

Administrator Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Install)

This item shows user password installed or not.

Secure Boot (Disabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

System Mode (Setup)

This item allows you to set the system mode.

Administrator Password

Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install

System Mode Setup Secure Boot Not Active

Secure Boot [Enabled] Secure Boot Mode [Standard]

Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Set Administrator Password

Secure Boot Mode (Standard)

This item shows the system boot state. (This item will be hidden when Secure Boot is set to be Disabled.)

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This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state and devices boot sequence.

Boot Menu

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for legacy OS

Windows 8.x: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Exit

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values

F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Boot Configuration

Operation System Select [Windows 8.x or 10]

Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]

Fast Boot [Disabled]

Bootup NumLock State [On] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Update System BIOS [Disabled]

Boot Mode Select [UEFI]

FIXED Boot ORDER Priority

Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk] Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #5 [USB Flash] Boot Option #6 [USB Floppy] Boot Option #7 [Network]

Bootup NumLock State (On)

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

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Fast Boot (Disabled)

This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option.

Update System BIOS (Disabled)

This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.

Operation System Select (Windows 8.x or 10)

This item is used to show the information of the operation system.

Boot mode select (UEFI)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Boot Option #1~7

These items show the boot priorities.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option.

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

Exit Menu

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 Security Boot Exit

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F1:General Help

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



:Select Screen

:Select Item

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

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 defaults to all the setup options.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exitt the system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.

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 the user defaults.

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in

Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your

computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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Chapter 4

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

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 beeping : memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 2 short beeps looping : VGA not detected

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.

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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.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight

Start up problems after prolong 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 components may be at fault.

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.

Maintenance and care tips

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.

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