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Viglen, EMC and the ‘CE’ mark

CE Marking

European standards are being harmonised across borders. If products comply with the same standards in all European countries, product exporting and importing is made simple - paving our way to a common market. If you buy a product with a 'CE' mark on it (shown below), on the box, in the manual, or on the guarantee - it complies with the currently enforced directive(s).

Introduction to EMC

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is the term used to describe certain issues with RF (Radio Frequency) energy. Electrical items should be designed so they do not interfere with each other through RF emissions. E.g. If you turn on your microwave, your television shouldn't display interference if both items are CE marked to the EMC directive.

If emitted RF energy is not kept low, it can interfere with other electrical circuitry - E.g. Cars Automatic Braking Systems have been known to activate by themselves while in a strong RF field. As this has obvious repercussions ALL electrical products likely to cause RF related problems have to be 'CE' marked from 1st January 1996 onwards.

If a product conforms to the EMC directive, not only should its RF emissions be very low, but its immunity to RF energy (and other types) should be high. The apparatus has to resist many 'real world' phenomena such as static shocks and mains voltage transients.

Viglen’s Environment laboratory

To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters. We have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully with the correct standards. To ensure the computer system maintains compliance throughout its functional life, it is essential you follow these guidelines.

 Install the system according to Viglen’s instructions  If you open up your Viglen:

 Keep internal cabling in place as supplied.  Ensure the lid is tightly secured afterwards  Do not remove drive bay shields unless installing a 'CE' marked peripheral in its place  The clips or ‘bumps' around the lips of the case increase conductivity - do not remove or damage.  Do not remove the ferrite ring from the L.E.D cables.  Only use your Viglen computer with 'CE' marked peripherals

This system has been tested in accordance with European standards for use in residential and light industrial areasthis specifies a 10 meter testing radius for emissions and immunity. If you do experience any adverse effects which you think might be related to your computer, try moving it at least 10 meters away from the affected item. If you still experience problems, contact Viglen’s Technical Support department who will put you straight through to an EMC engineer - s/he will do everything possible to help. If modifications are made to your Viglen computer system, it might breach EMC regulations. XMA take no responsibility (with regards to EMC characteristics) of equipment which has been tampered with or modified.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or Viglen Ltd.

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Copyrights and Trademarks

Please note

The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM PC, XT, AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Core i3/i5/i7TM and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are acknowledged. Genie, Vig, Viglen, and Omnino are trademarks of XMA Limited.

This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved. This product, including software and documentation, may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic or machinereadable form, without prior written consent except for copies retained by the purchaser for backup.

Liability

No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. As a result the documentation is licensed as is, and you, the licensee, are assuming the entire risk as to its quality and performance. The vendor reserves the right to revise this operation manual and all accompanying software and documentation and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organisation of the revision or change.

In no event will the vendor be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, the vendor shall not have liability for any hardware, software or data stored or used with the product, including the costs of repairing, replacing or recovering such hardware, software or data.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview 4

Introduction 4 Feature Summary 5 System Board Components 15 Back Panel Connectors 16

Chapter 2: System Board Options 17

Before You Begin/ Steps to Prevent Static Discharge 18 Overview of Jumper Settings 18 System Board Jumper Settings 19 Motherboard Connectors 20 Upgrading the CPU 27 Installing & Removing Memory Modules 31 Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery 34

Chapter 3: Solving Problems 35

Resetting the System 35 Troubleshooting Procedures 36 Problems & Suggestions 37

Chapter 4: System BIOS 39

What is the BIOS? 39

The Power-On Sequence 39 Managing and updating BIOS 40

BIOS Setup Program 43 BIOS settings for Windows 7 and Windows 8 O/S 78

Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) 82

Chapter 5: Suggestions 85

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Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview

Introduction

This manual describes the Viglen Vig830S motherboard inside your computer. The motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that make the computer work in the correct manner.

The Vig830s motherboard is a Micro ATX form factor offering legacy to premium features. PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port, integrated Graphics via VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and HDMI, High Definition Audio via 3 flexible audio jacks and integrated 10/100/1000 network connection, as well as 4 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports to enrich your multimedia creation experience.

The Vig830s Motherboard supports 6th generation Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, as well as being Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows 10 WHQL certified.

This manual contains technical information about the Viglen Vig800s motherboard and other hardware components inside your computer. If you are new to computers we recommend that you read the user guide first. If you are an experienced computer user this manual should provide all the information you will need to perform simple upgrades and maintenance.

We hope that this manual is both readable and informative. If you have any comments for suggestions about how we could improve the format then please fill out the form at the back of the manual and send it to us.

Above all we hope that you enjoy using your Viglen computer.

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Feature Summary

Form factor:

 MicroATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 8.9 inch ( 24.4 cm x 22.6 cm )

Processor:

 Supports 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel®

Pentium® and Celeron® processors in an LGA1151 socket.

 Supports 14nm CPU  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*  Integrated graphics processing (processors with Intel® Graphics Technology)  External graphics interface controller  Integrated memory controller

* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

 Intel® Q170 Express Chipset

Memory

 4 x DIMM, DDR4 2133MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory.  Up to 64GB total

Graphics

 Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel Graphics Technology:

o VGA o DVI-D o HDMI o DisplayPort

 Multi-VGA output support: DP/HDMI/DVI-D/D-Sub ports

o - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz o - Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 4096x2160@24Hz /2560x1600@60Hz o - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz o - Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Support Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and

Intel® InsiderTM

Audio  Realtek® ALC887-VD 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

o Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Anti-pop Function

LAN  Intel® I219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller

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SATA

 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA6G_1 & SATA6G_2)

o Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Internal Connectors

 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports  1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports  6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector  1 x CPU fan connector  2 x Chassis intrusion connector  1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)  1 x System panel connector  1 x Speaker connector  1 x LPT connector  2 x COM connectors  1 x MONO-out header  1 x DIS ME jumper  1 x Chassis intrusion header  1 x Clear CMOS header  1 x 24-pin ATX power connector  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  TPM IC onboard

Expansion Capabilities

 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@ x4 mode)  1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot  1 x PCI

Rear I/O Ports

 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)  1 x DVI-D port  1 x D-Sub port  1 x HDMI port  1 x DisplayPort  1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports  3 x Audio jacks

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Processor

The motherboard is designed to support the Intel 6th generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processors.in an LGA1151 socket.

Figure 1: CPU Socket

Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum TDP of 130 W.

Chipset

Intel® Q170 Express Chipset

Memory

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.

Figure 2: Vig830S DDR4 DIMM Sockets

You may install 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB and 16GB unbuffered non‑ ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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Figure 3: Memory configuration

NOTE: To be fully compliant with all applicable DDR SDRAM memory specifications, the board

should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. This allows the BIOS to read the SPD data and program the chipset to accurately configure memory settings for optimum performance. If non-SPD memory is installed, the BIOS will attempt to correctly configure the memory settings, but performance and reliability may be impacted or the DIMMs may not function under the determined frequency.

You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install 4GB or more

memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

Memory Configurations

The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of memory organization:

 Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world

applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other but the installed memory capacity for each channel must be equal. If different DIMM speeds are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.

 Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel

bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device width can vary from one channel to the other. If different DIMM speeds are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.

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Graphics Subsystem

The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology or a PCI Express x16 add-in graphics card.

Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics through the Intel® Flexible Display Interface

(Intel® FDI) for processors with Intel Graphics Technology.

Analog Display (VGA)

The VGA port supports analog displays. The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz refresh rate. The VGA port is enabled for POST whenever a monitor is attached, regardless of the DVI-D connector status.

DVI-D

The maximum supported resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz

DisplayPort

The maximum supported resolution is 4096 x 2304 @60Hzat 60Hz refresh rate.

HDMI

The maximum supported resolution is 4096 x 2304 at 24Hz/ 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz

Multiple Display Configurations

The following multiple display configuration modes are supported (with appropriate driver software):

• Single Display is a mode with one display port activated to display the output to one

display device.

• Intel® Display Clone is a mode with up to three display ports activated to drive the

display content of same color depth setting but potentially different refresh rate and resolution settings to all the active display devices connected.

• Extended Desktop is a mode with up to three display ports activated to drive the

content with potentially different color depth, refresh rate, and resolution settings on each of the active display devices connected.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots

The Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA1150 socket support discrete add in graphics cards through the PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector:

 Supports PCI Express GEN3 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 8.0 Gb/s each

direction (1000 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is 16GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode.

 Supports PCI Express GEN2 frequency of 2.5 GHz resulting in 5.0 Gb/s each

direction (500 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is 8GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode.

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 Supports PCI Express GEN1 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each

direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is 4GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode.

Audio Subsystem

The motherboard supports Intel High Definition Audio through a Realtek ACL887 audio codec.

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate between audio effects according to the colour of audio jacks.

Figure 4: Audio Connectors

 Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape-player or other audio devices.  Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.  Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

Notes: If you want to configure a 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio

module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output.

Table 1: Audio channel configuration Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

LAN Subsystem

The LAN subsystem consists of the following:

• Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mb/s)

• Intel Q87 Express Chipset

• RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs

Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:

• CSMA/CD protocol engine

• LAN connect interface between the PCH and the LAN controller

• Conventional PCI bus power management

• ACPI technology support

• LAN wake capabilities

• ACPI technology support

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• LAN wake capabilities

• LAN subsystem software

RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs

The two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 1.

Figure 5: LAN Connector LED Locations

Table 2: LAN LED Status

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The motherboard supports up to 7 USB 2.0 ports and 3 USB 3.0. The port arrangement is a follows:

 Two USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (black)  Six USB 3.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors (blue)  One USB 2.0 front panel ports are implemented through three dual-port internal

headers

 Two USB 3.0 front panel ports are implemented through one dual-port internal header All USB ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable.

NOTE: Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may

not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed (sub-channel) USB device is attached to the cable. Use shielded cable that meets the requirements for high-speed (fully rated) devices.

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SATA Support

The board provides six 6 Gb/s SATA connectors, which support one device per connector.

NOTE: By default the SATA mode is set to AHCI in the BIOS to improve system

performance. During Microsoft Windows XP installation, you must press F6 to install the AHCI drivers. Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 include the necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process. It is advised to install the latest AHCI drivers to improve system performance.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology / SATA RAID

The PCH supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, providing both AHCI and integrated RAID functionality. The RAID capability provides high-performance RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 functionality on all SATA ports. Other RAID features include hot spare support, SMART alerting, and RAID 0 auto replace. Software components include an Option ROM for preboot configuration and boot functionality, a Microsoft* Windows* compatible driver, and a user interface for configuration and management of the RAID capability of the PCH.

Expansion Slots

The motherboard provides the following expansion capability:

 2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 (1@ x4 mode)  1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slot  1 x PCI

Table 3: IRQ assignment

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Legacy I/O Controller

The Legacy I/O Controller provides the following features:

 PS/2-style keyboard/mouse interface on the back panel  Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface

The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I/O controller.

Real- Time Clock, CMOS RAM, and Battery

A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.

The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with power applied through the power supply 5V STBY rail.

NOTE: If the battery and AC power fail, date and time values will be reset and the user

will be notified during POST. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be accurate. Replace the battery with an equivalent one.

BIOS

The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, and the PCI/PCI Express and SATA auto-configuration utilities. The BIOS is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash memory device.

SATA Auto Configuration

If you install a SATA device (such as a hard disk drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a SATA device. You can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program.

PCI/PCI Express Auto Configuration

If you install a PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a Conventional PCI or PCI Express add-in card.

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BIOS Security Passwords

The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. An administrator password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions:

 The administrator password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup

options. If only the administrator password is set, pressing <Enter> at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup.

 If both the administrator and user passwords are set, you must enter either the

administrator password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the administrator or user password was entered.

 Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt

is displayed before the computer is booted. If only the administrator password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer.

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System Board Components

Figure 6: Motherboard Layout & Components

Table 4: Motherboard Components

CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1, COM2)

Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)

Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket

Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

DDR4 DIMM slots

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78)

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_910)

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

Intel® Q170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray])

Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT)

Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

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Back Panel Connectors

The motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield. This shield serves several purposes:

 It protects the sensitive motherboard from any external EMC interference.  It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.  It allows the motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without having to resort

to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield to match the motherboard.

The I/O shield provides external access to PS/2 mouse/keyboard connectors as well as the USB ports, LAN Port, audio connectors, VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort and HDMI ports.

Figure 7: Back Panel Connectors

Table 5: Back Panel

PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

DisplayPort port. This port is for DisplayPort-compatible devices.

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

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

Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out

Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.

DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal

to CRT and is not compatible with DVI-I.

HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP

compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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Chapter 2: System Board Options

The Vig800s motherboard is supports Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 and Pentium processors in the LGA1150 socket. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB using DDR3 1066, 1333 or 1600MHz Non ECC Unbuffered DIMMs.

WARNING!

Unplug the system before carrying out the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power before you open the system can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present in this product. Power switch terminals can have hazardous Voltages present even when the power switch is off.

The procedures assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.

Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always replace the cover before turning on the system.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this computer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug precede as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety Earth symbol Q or coloured green or green- and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

CAUTION!

The Viglen Vig800S motherboard and associated components are sensitive electronic devices. A small static shock from your body can cause expensive damage to your equipment.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade.

STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE:

1. The best way to prevent static discharge is to buy an anti-static strap from your local

electrical shop. While you are wearing the strap and it is earthed, static charge will be harmlessly bled to ground.

2. Do not remove the component from its anti-static protective packaging until you are

about to install it.

3. Hold boards by the edges - try not to touch components / interface strips etc.

NOTE: We recommend that you return your computer to the service department for

upgrading. Any work carried out is fully guaranteed. Upgrades should only be carried out by persons who are familiar with handling IC's, as incorrect installation will invalidate the guarantee.

Overview of Jumper Settings

The Vig800s motherboard contains the latest technology to offer an almost jumperless configuration. All Intel® Core CPUs are automatically detected and the speed is automatically set from the information provided by the CPU.

The only jumpers present on the motherboard are for clearing all the CMOS settings. In the unlikely event of the CMOS becoming corrupted then jumper CLRTC can be set to clear the contents of the CMOS, and for write protecting the BIOS.

CAUTION!

Never remove jumpers using large pliers as this can damage the pins. The best way to remove a jumper is to use a small pair of tweezers or fine needle-nosed pliers.

Never remove a jumper when the computer is switch on. Always switch the computer off first.

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System Board Jumper Settings

Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.

 Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

Figure 8: Clear CMOS jumper

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, and then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the on-board battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

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 Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable

(default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.

Figure 9: Intel® ME Jumper

Motherboard Connectors

There are connectors on the motherboard for the Power supply, HD audio, fans, front panel audio, front panel USB and front panel connectors. The location and/or details of these connections are shown below.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

This connector allows you to connect an ATX 12V 24-pin power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pin power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

Figure 10: ATX Power Connectors

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 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Figure 11: Serial Port Connectors

 System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL):

These connectors are for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.

Figure 12: Front Panel Connectors

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• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)

This connector is for the system power button.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. Viglen chassis does not support speaker.

Figure 13: Speaker

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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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

Figure 14: Front panel audio connector

 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then

generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are

shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

Figure 15: Chassis intrusion connector

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 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Figure 16: CPU and chassis fan connectors

 Intel® Q170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6 [gray])

This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

Figure 17: SATA connector

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 USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_910) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

Figure 18: Front USB3.0 connectors

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.

Figure 19: Front USB2.0 connector

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 LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.

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Figure 20: LPT connector

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 Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT)

This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms).

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Figure 21: MONO_OUT connector

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 Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.

Figure 22: Speaker Connector

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 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN cards, SCSI cards, USB cards, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The PCI Express x16 slot supports up 4.0 GB/s transfer rate.

Figure 23: PCI Express Slot

Note: When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you power off the

system first.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes.

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Upgrading the CPU

CAUTION!

Before installing or removing a processor, make sure the AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer; the standby power LED should not be lit. Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board.

To install a processor, follow these instructions:

1. Unlatch the processor socket lever by pushing it down and away from the socket. (Figure 22, A, B)

Figure 24: Unlatch the socket lever

2. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 23, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 23, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components. Do not touch the socket contacts.

Figure 25: Lift the load plate

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3. Remove the processor from its protective cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor (see Figure 24).

Figure 26: Remove the processor from the protective cover

Note: Do not discard the processor cover. Always replace the processor cover if you

remove the processor from the socket.

4. Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger oriented as shown in Figure 25 to align your fingers with the socket finger cut-outs. Make sure that the processor Pin 1 indicator (gold triangle) is aligned with the Pin 1 chamfer on the socket (Figure 25, B) and that the notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (Figure 25, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket (Figure 25, A).

Figure 27: Install the processor

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5. Carefully lower the socket lever (Figure 26) while making sure that the front edge of the load plate slides under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered. Latch the socket lever under the load plate tab (Figure 26, C, and D). The socket cover (Figure 26, B) will pop off as shown.

Figure 28: Secure the load plate in place

6. Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board.

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 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink power cable to the 4-pin processor fan header (see

Figure 27). A fan with a 4-pin connector as shown in Figure 27 is recommended.

1. Make sure the four hooks are in the proper position before you install the cooler.

Figure 29: Connecting the processor fan

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Installing & Removing Memory Modules

 Installing Memory

You may install 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB unbuffered non‑ ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. The motherboard has four DIMM sockets. The motherboard supports the following memory features:

o 4 x DDR4 DIMMs with gold-plated contacts. o Non-ECC (64-bit) memory. o 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB modules. o Memory Speeds 2133MHz o Max. 64GB, DDR4

To install DIMMs, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin”. Turn off the computer and all

Peripheral devices.

2. Remove the computer cover and locate the DIMM sockets.

3. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.

4. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket.

5. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom edge

of the DIMM with the keys in the socket. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.

6. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the

retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

7. Replace the computer cover.

Figure 30: Memory Installation

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Removing Memory

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:

1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin”.

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package.

5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.

Figure 31: Removing Memory Modules

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Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery

A lithium battery is installed in a socket on the system board. The battery has an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When the battery starts to

weaken, it loses voltage; when the voltage drops below a certain level, the system settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) may be wrong.

If the battery fails, you will need to replace it with a CR2032 battery or an equivalent. As long as local ordinance permits, you may dispose of individual batteries as normal rubbish. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat or any naked flame. Keep all batteries away from children.

CAUTION!

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

To replace the battery, carry out the following:

1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin.”

2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.

3. Turn off the system.

4. Remove any components that are blocking access to the battery.

5. Figure 30 shows the battery location. Gently pry the battery free from its socket,

taking care to note the "+" and "-" orientation of the battery (Figure 30, 2).

6. Install the new battery in the socket.

Figure 32: Removing the Battery

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Chapter 3: Solving Problems

The first part of this chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur when the system is in use. The second part lists error code messages that might be displayed.

Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact Viglen Technical Support for further assistance.

Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 01727 201 850

Fax: 01727 201 858 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.uk

You can also look for support information on our web site:

http://www.viglen.co.uk

Device drivers and various useful utilities can be downloaded from our ftp site:

http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/Motherboards/Vig800s

Resetting the System

Before checking your system for hardware problems, it is always a good idea to try resetting your computer and see if a re-boot can solve the problem. Most software related problems can be solved simply by re-booting your PC.

Table 7: Resetting the System

To do the following

Press

Soft boot: Clear the system memory and reload the operating system (also called warm reset).

Cold boot: Clear the system memory, halt power to all peripherals, restart POST, and reload the operating system.

Power off/on or reset button (at front of the system)

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Troubleshooting Procedures

This section provides a step-by-step troubleshooting procedure to identify a problem and locate its source.

CAUTION!

1. Turn off the system and any peripheral devices before you disconnect any peripheral

cables from the system. Otherwise, you can permanently damage the system or the peripheral devices.

2. Make sure the system is plugged into a properly grounded power outlet.

3. Make sure your keyboard and video display are correctly connected to the system.

Turn on the video display, and turn up its brightness and contrast controls to at least two-thirds of the maximum (refer to the documentation supplied with the video display).

4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is no

diskette in the diskette drive. If the operating system normally loads from a diskette, insert the operating system diskette into the drive.

5. Turn on the system. If the power indicator does not light, but the system seems to be

operating normally, the indicator is probably defective. Monitor the power-on self test (POST) execution. Each time you turn on the system, the POST checks the system board, memory, keyboard, and certain peripheral devices.

NOTE: If the POST does not detect any errors, the system beeps once and boots up.

Errors that do not prevent the boot process (non-fatal errors) display a message that looks similar to the following:

Error Message Line 1 Error Message Line 2 Press <DEL> for Set-up, <F1> to Boot

You can note the error and press <F1> to resume the boot-up process, or <DEL> to enter Set-up.

Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter.

6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded.

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Problems & Suggestions

Table 8: Problems and Suggestions

What happens

What to do

Application software problems

Try resetting the system. Make sure all cables are installed correctly. Verify that the system board jumpers are set properly. Verify that your system hardware configuration is set correctly. In

Setup, check the values against the system settings you recorded previously. If an error is evident (wrong type of drive specified, for example), make the change in Setup and reboot the system. Record your change.

Make sure the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software documentation for information.

Try a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.

If other software runs correctly on the system, contact the vendor of the software that fails.

If you check all of the above with no success, try clearing CMOS RAM and reconfiguring the system. Make sure you have your list of system settings available to re-enter, because clearing CMOS RAM sets the options to their default values.

Characters onscreen are distorted or incorrect

Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted on the monitor.

Make sure the video signal cable and power cables are properly installed.

Make sure your monitor is compatible with the video mode you have selected.

Characters do not appear on screen

Make sure the video display is plugged in and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Check that the video signal cable is properly installed. Make sure a video board is installed, enabled, and the jumpers are

positioned correctly. Reboot the system.

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Table 9: Problems and Suggestions (Continued)

What happens

What to do

CMOS RAM settings are wrong

If system settings stored in CMOS RAM change for no apparent reason (for example, the time of day develops an error), the backup battery may no longer have enough power to maintain the settings. Replace the battery (Chapter 2).

Diskette drive light does not go on when drive is in use or is tested by POST

Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly installed.

Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup.

Hard drive light does not go on when drive is in use or is tested by POST

Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly installed.

Make sure the front panel connector is securely attached to the system board headers.

Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup. Check the drive manufacturer's manual for proper configuration for

remote hard disk drive activity.

Power-on light does not go on

If the system is operating normally, check the connector between the system board and the front panel. If OK, the light may be defective.

Prompt doesn't appear after system boots

It’s probably switched off. A serious fault may have occurred consult your dealer service

department / Technical Support.

Setup, can't enter

If you can't enter Setup to make changes, check the switch that disables entry into Setup (Chapter 2). If the switch is set to allow entry into Setup, you might need to clear CMOS RAM to the default values and reconfigure the system in Setup.

System halts before completing POST

This indicates a fatal system error that requires immediate service attention. Note the screen display and write down any beep code emitted. Provide this information to your dealer service department / Technical Support.

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Chapter 4: System BIOS

4.1 What is the BIOS?

The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is an important piece of software which is stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) chip inside the computer. It consists of the basic instructions for controlling the disk drives, hard disk, keyboard and serial/parallel ports. The BIOS also keeps a list of the specifications of the computer in battery-backed RAM (also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information.

The BIOS in your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS. It has been written by American Megatrends Inc, an industrial leader in the field of BIOS software.

4.2 The Power-On sequence

When the computer is first switched on, certain instructions in the BIOS are executed to test various parts of the machine. This is known as the POST (Power-On Self Test) routine. When you switch the computer on (or when you press the Reset button or press <Ctrl> + <Alt>+ <Delete> keys, which has the same effect), you can see on the monitor that it counts through the memory, testing it. The floppy disk drives are then accessed and tested, and the various interfaces are checked. If there are any errors, a message is displayed on the screen.

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4.3 Managing and updating BIOS

There are up three methods of updating BIOS to the latest Viglen approved version. The number of options made available for any particular board may vary depending on BIOS Support, drive support and BIOS update file size. You only need to use one.

 BIOS Updater  EZ-Flash 2 Update  BIOS recovery

Latest BIOS files and Utility are available from Viglen FTP site:

http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/Motherboards/Vig830s

NOTE: Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before

attempting a BIOS upgrade.

4.3.1 BIOS Update Instructions under DOS

The BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in a DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

1. Save BIOS update zipped file to a temporary directory.

2. Extract the necessary files.

3. Copy the contents of the file to a bootable USB key or CD-ROM media.

4. Boot the target PC with the device connected or inserted.

5. Select <F8> during POST to display the Boot Menu and select your bootable device.

6. At the DOS prompt Type 'Flash.bat' to launch the BIOS updates process.

7. Reboot the system once complete.

8. Enter the BIOS Setup and Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and

stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.

DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!

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4.3.2 BIOS Update Instructions using EZ-Flash Method

For this method you will require a Flash USB device and required BIOS file.

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

Note:

• This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition only.

• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. .

IMPORTANT!!!!!

During the update process DO NOT shut down the PC or interrupt the process, this could cause damage to the motherboard.

Figure 33: EZ Flash BIOS update screen

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4.3.3 Recovering the BIOS - CrashFree BIOS 3

The CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device to:

Q170C.CAP.

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the

USB port.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the

BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.

4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS settings. To ensure system

compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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4.4 BIOS Setup Program

This chapter provides basic information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:

 An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests

you to run BIOS SETUP.

 You want to change the default settings for customized features.

Note: The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under

continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

 Entering BIOS Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.

When the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> or <DEL> key to enter Setup. You can also press <F8> when the message below is on screen to bring up the Boot Menu.

“Press <Del> or <F2> to enter BIOS setup Menu”

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

 Control Keys

Figure 34: BIOS control keys

After entering the BIOS, the first screen you will see is the Main Menu – EZ Mode

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BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode

button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.

EZ Mode

By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the advanced BIOS settings

Figure 35: BIOS Main Menu – EZ Mode

• The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

• The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the

system.

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Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations.

Figure 36: BIOS Main Menu – Advanced Mode

BIOS Main Menu selection

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

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Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items

4.5 My Favourites

MyFavorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favourite BIOS items.

Figure 37: My Favourites Menu

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4. 6 Main menu

The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

Figure 38: Main Menu

4.6.1 System Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.

4.6.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.6.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

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4.6.4 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

 If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear

the BIOS password.

 The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed.

After you set a password, these items show Installed.

Administrator Password

If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.

To set an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter> Confirm the

password when prompted.

To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press <Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the

Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

To change a user password:

1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>.

3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.

4. Confirm the password when prompted.

To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press<Enter> when prompted to create/confirm the password. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed.

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4. 6.5 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) RAID Configuration

Figure 39 – EZ Tuning Wizard

Tuning your system settings

To tune your settings:

1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then

click Next.

2. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.

3. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you installed then click

Next.

4. Click Next then click Yes to confirm auto-tuning.

Creating RAID

To create RAID:

1. Press <F11> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen.

2. Click RAID then click Next.

• Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.

• Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.

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3. The available HDDs display. Click Next to continue.

Figure 40 – EZ RAID Setup

4. Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next.

Figure 41- Storage Function Selection

a. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next.

Figure 42- RAID Type

You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.

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b. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next.

Figure 43 – RAID Type

5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Yes to continue the RAID setup.

6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system.

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4. 7 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model installed on the motherboard.

Figure 44: Ai Tweaker Menu

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4. 8 Advanced Menu Screen

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Figure 45: Advanced Sub Menu Screen

4.8.1 Trusted Computing

The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) feature. The following items function only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard.

TPM Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the TPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

TPM State [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the TPM Support item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the TPM after POST. Reboot your system for the changes to take effect.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.8.2 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.

Intel® Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.

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[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors to the operating system, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously.

[Enabled] Two threads per activated core are enabled. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated core is enabled.

Active Processor Cores [All]

Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]

[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended

CPUID functions.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).

Intel® Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separatelyand

simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to automatically analyze the requirements and prefetch data

and codes for the CPU.

[Disabled] Disables this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function.

Boot performance mode [Max Non-Tu...]

This item allows you to select the boot performance mode. Configuration options: [Max Non- Turbo Performance] [Max battery] [Turbo Performance]

CPU Power Management Configuration

This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.

Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).[Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.

[Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed.

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode is only available on selected CPU models only.

CPU C states [Auto]

[Auto] Automatic configuration. [Enabled] Enables the CPU C states. [Disabled] Disables the CPU C states.

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Enhanced C1 state [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables enhanced C1 state. [Disabled] Disables enhanced C1 state.

CPU C3 Report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU C6 report [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

C6 Latency [Short]

Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options:[Short] [Long]

CPU C7 report [CPU C7s]

Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]

C7 Latency [Long]

Allows you to choose short or long latency for C6. Configuration options: [Short] [Long]

Package C State Support [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable the whole C-State package support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s]

4. 8.3 PCH Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]

Allows you to control the Active State Power Managemennt on both NB and SB side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

ASPM Support [Disabled]

Allows you to set the ASPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [L0s] [L1] L0sL1].

PCIe Speed [Auto]

Allows you to select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1][Gen2]

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when you set the Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled].

Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]

The system automatically wakes up and set to Rapid Start Technology S4 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Entry After [x]

Allows you to set the wake-up time. The values range from 0 (immediately) to 120.

Active Page Threshold Support [Enabled]

The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is not enough for

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Rapid Start Technology to work. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Active Memory Threshold [0]

Key in the value for the additional partition size for Rapid Start Technology to work.

Hybrid Hard Disk Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable hybrid hard disk support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4. 8.4 SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as

Parallel ATA physical storage devices.

[AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI

(Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

[RAID] Set to [RAID Mode] when you want to create a RAID configuration from the

SATA hard disk drives.

IDE Legacy / Native Mode Selection. [Native]

This item appears only when you set SATA Mode Selection to [IDE] and allows you to select the IDE legacy or native mode. Configuration options: [Native] [Legacy]

Aggressive LPM Support [Auto]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable PCH entering link power state aggressively. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4. 8.5 System Agent Configuration

VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function.

CPU Audio Devices [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

DVI Port Audio [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the DVI port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Graphics Configuration

Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices.

Primary Display [Auto]

Allows you to select which of the iGPU/PCIE Graphics device should be the Primary Display. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI]

iGPU Memory [Auto]

Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M][320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]

Render Standby [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable Intel® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce iGPU power use when the system is idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multiple-monitor output. The iGPU shared system memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DMI Configuration

Allows you to control various DMI functions.

DMI Gen 2 [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable DMI Gen 2. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

NB PCIe Configuration

Allows you to configure the NB PCI Express settings.

PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

Allows you to configure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1][Gen2]

DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1]

PEG - ASPM [Disabled]

Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG Device. The setting takes no effect if PEG is not the active device at present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1]

Memory Configuration

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler support.

Memory Remap [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function.

4. 8.6 AMT Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) feature.

Intel® AMT [Enabled]

Allow you to enable or disable the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) in the BIOS extension. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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• iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device.

• The following two items become configurable only when you set the Intel®AMT item to [Enabled].

BIOS Hotkey Pressed [Disabled]

This item become configurable only when the previous item is set to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable this function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Un-Configure ME [Disabled]

Sets this item to [Disabled] to unconfigure AMT/ME without using a password or set it to [Enabled] to use a password. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4. 8. 7 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

[Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).

[Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,

the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]

[Smart Auto] Enables the operation of xHCI controller. [Auto] Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables the function.

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑ off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function.

USB Single Port Control

USB3_1~2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard

layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled].

USB_3~6, 9~12 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.2.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports. Configuration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled].

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4. 8. 8 Platform Misc Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to configure the Platform Misc.

PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled]

Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Native ASPM [Disabled]

The item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable ASPM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4.8.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection [Disabled]

Enables or disables the console redirection feature. When enabled, it allows you to maintain a system from a remote location by redirecting keyboard input and text output through the serial port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Console Redirection Settings

The following items become configurable only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM0 (DISA...]

Microsoft Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows Server OS through a serial port. Configuration options: [COM0 (Disabled)] [COM1 (Disabled)] [COM2 (Pci Bys0, Dev0, Func0) (Disabled)]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]

VT-UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out-of-band management. The next best choice is VT100+ and then VT100. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8][ANSI]

Bits per second [115200]

Allows you to select the transmission speed of the serial port. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [57600] [115200]

Flow Control [None]

Flow control prevents data loss from buffer overflow. This item allows you to set the flow control. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware RTS/CTS] [Software Xon/Xoff]

4. 8. 10 Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device

Front Panel Type [HD]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.

Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled]

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Serial Port Configuration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Enabled][Disabled]

Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]

This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [Enabled] and allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

Serial Port 1 Configuration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port 1 configuration.

Serial Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM) 1.Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3]

Parallel Port Configuration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the parallel port configuration.

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the parallel port (LPT/LPTE). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Allows you to select an optimal setting for Super I/O devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]

Device Mode [STD Printe...]

Allows you to select the Printer Port mode. Configuration options: [STD Printer Mode] [SPP Mode] [EPP-1.9 and SPP Mode] [EPP-1.7 and SPP Mode] [ECP Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.9 Mode] [ECP and EPP 1.7 Mode]

4. 8.11 APM

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before

the AC power loss.

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Space Bar] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Ctrl-Esc] Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. [Power Key] Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires

an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. [Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power

supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

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Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the

Intel®/Realtek LAN device.

[Enabled] Enables the PCIE/PCI devices to generate a wake-on-LAN feature of the

Intel®/Realtek LAN device.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event. [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/

Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.Power On By

4. 8. 12 Network Stack

Network Stack [Disabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

 The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv6 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disable Link] [Enabled]

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4. 9 Monitor menu

The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.

Figure 46- Monitor Menu

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4.10 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

Figure 47: Boot Menu

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4.11 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Figure 48: Tool menu

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4.12 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu.

Figure 49: Exit menu

Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load the default values.

Save Changes & Reset

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

Discard Changes & Exit

This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.

ASUS EZ Mode

This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a file system.

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4.13 BIOS settings for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 O/S

4.13.1 Windows UEFI mode for Windows 8/8.1

Vig830s system configured with Windows 8/8.1 will have following default BIOS settings. If you wish to downgrade to Windows 7 then BIOS must be configured to Non-UEFI mode.

Boot\CSM (Compatibility Support module)

Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Device Control [UEFI Only] Boot from Network Devices [UEFI drivers first] Boot from Storage Devices [UEFI drivers first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [UEFI drivers first]

Boot\Secure Boot Menu

OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]

Note

Please ensure the changes of the following settings are performed by personnel with some previous experience/knowledge of altering BIOS settings.

4.13.2 Enabling Windows UEFI mode for Windows 8/8.1 Operating System

1. From the BIOS main menu bar select ‘Advanced’

2. Navigate to the Boot sub menu

3. Select CSM (Compatibility Support Module)

Figure 50: Boot Menu

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4. In the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) change following settings for Windows 8/8.1.

Figure 51: Compatibility Support Module

When these settings have been changed, press <Esc> or the Back Button to go back to the Boot Sub Menu to enable Windows UEFI for secure boot.

5. Navigate to Secure Boot from within the Boot sub menu.

6. Change OS Type to Windows UEFI.

Figure 52: Secure Boot Menu

7. Select Key Management.

8. Select Install default Secure Boot keys and select Yes to proceed.

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Figure 53: Key Management

9. Press F10 to Save and exit.

If you need to check changes have been saved go back into BIOS after reboot and navigate into Secure Boot settings. Check that Secure Boot state is enabled and Platform Key (PK) state is Loaded.

Figure 54: key management – Key loaded

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4.13.3 BIOS Settings for Windows 7 Operating System (Non UEFI Mode)

To downgrade to Windows 7 operating system, BIOS settings must be changed to boot into Legacy BIOS mode (non UEFI Mode).

For Windows 7 operating system BIOS should be configured as per below settings

Boot\CSM (Compatibility Support module)

Launch CSM [Enabled] Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM first] Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM]

Figure 55: Windows 7 BIOS settings

Boot\Secure Boot Menu

OS Type [Other OS]

Figure 56: Windows 7 BIOS settings

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4.14 Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT)

Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) is a hardware based solution that uses outof-band communication for basic management of client systems. Even with a crashed hard drive, a locked operating system, or if a system is turned off, access is still available to perform basic system management tasks.

Intel® AMT Basic Functions

A web browser can be used to perform basic management tasks on Intel AMT client systems. The web server built into Intel AMT enables administrators to:

• View the system status.

• View the hardware installed in the system.

• View, start/stop, and clean the Intel AMT event log.

• Remotely power the computer on or off (when enabled in the client system BIOS).

• View and manage Intel AMT network parameters.

• View and manage Intel AMT user accounts.

System Requirements Client System

The client system must be a computer with Intel® PRO Network Connections that includes Intel Active Management Technology. The operating system loaded on the client system does not matter.

Console System

The console system (i.e., the system used to access the Intel AMT client system) must have one of the following web browsers installed:

• Microsoft* Internet Explorer 6 SP1 or newer

• Netscape* Navigator 7.1 or newer

• Mozilla* Firefox* 1.0 or newer

• Mozilla Mozilla* 1.7 or newer

4.14.1 Configuring an Intel AMT Client System for the

First Time

Before configuring the client system, have the following information available to configure Intel AMT properly:

• A computer name

In Microsoft Windows*, right-click My Computer, click Properties, and click the Computer Name tab.

• Terminal Communication Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Settings

In Windows, open the Control Panel, open Network Connections, and right click the connection and clickProperties. Click TCP/IP and click Properties.

• Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) settings.

If a VLAN is set up, the VLAN ID will be needed.

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Intel AMT BIOS Extension Settings

1. To enter the Intel AMT BIOS Extension Menu, power on the computer and press

CTRL-P during POST checks.

Figure 57: POST check screen

2. Enter “admin” for the Administrator password.

Figure 58: Intel AMT BIOS Extension Menu

3. Select Change Password from the Menu and enter the new Administrator password.

As a security precaution, the client system will not be accessible over from the network until the default Administrator password has been changed.

CAUTION All passwords associated with the Intel Active Management Technology are NOT RECOVERABLE and cannot be reset without the original text. Both the user name and password are case sensitive. Make sure to note any capitalization changes in either field when defining or changing them. The system owner should document the new Administrator password, store it in a secured location (a vault, safe deposit box, or off-site storage), and have it available for future use.

NOTE Administrator passwords must be between 8 and 32 characters long, have at least one upper case character, one lower case character, one number, and a special character (for example: !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *).

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 Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable

(default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.

Figure 59: Intel® ME Jumper

To reset AMT password 3-pin CLRTC jumper needs to be configured.  Clear RTC RAM: (3-pin CLRTC)

Figure 60: Clear CMOS jumper

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Chapter 5: Suggestions

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6. Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system?

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Please return this slip to: Product Development Dept. XMA Ltd. 7 Handley Page Way Colney Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DQ

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Notes