Zotac H87ITX user manual

Electronic Emission Notices

WARNING!

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television 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 INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN

NOTE:

Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.

Copyright

This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.

Trademarks

All brand names, logos and registered trademarks mentioned are property of their respective
owners.

CAUTION:

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled

where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental
regulations.

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Table of Contents

Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10

Installing the CPU --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installing the CPU Fan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Installing Memory Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Installing the Motherboard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ----------------------------------------------------- 12

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------13

24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ----------------------------------------------------------------14
4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW3 -----------------------------------------------------------14
SPDIF-Out Header-CN5------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
COM Header-CN4 (Optional) -----------------------------------------------------------------------15
Front panel header-FP1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
USB Headers-FP_U1/2/FP_USB3_1 -------------------------------------------------------------16
Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------16
Speaker Header-SPK1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4) ------------------------------------------------------17
Fan Connectors-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Expansion Slots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Jumper Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

Enter BIOS Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
X-Setting Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Advanced Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

Storage Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
CPU Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
USB Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Display Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

PC Health Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

CPU/SYS FAN Control Mode -----------------------------------------------------------------------24
PowerManage Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Boot Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Boot Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Exit Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28

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Table of Contents

Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Save Changes and Reset ----------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Discard Changes and Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------28

Save Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Discard Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Restore Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Save as User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Restore User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device --------------------------------------------------------29
Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------30

Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Digital Output --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Speakers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Microphone -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Line In -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Device Adavanced Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Connector Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Information -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45

SATA RAID User Manual --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46

Setting up the BIOS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46
Entering the RAID BIOS utility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------47
Creating a RAID set -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47
Deleting a RAID set -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48

Intel Rapid Storage Technology ----------------------------------------------------------------------------49

Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
Setting Intel Rapid Storage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------49

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Motherboard Specications

q Chipset

v Intel H87 Chipset

v Intel Smart Response technology ready

q Size

v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch

q Microprocessor support

v 4th Generation Intel Core processor ready (max TDP: 95W)

v LGA1150 socket

q Operating systems

v Supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit

q System Memory

v Dual Channel DDR3-1066/1333/1600 MHz

v Maximum memory size 16 GB

q USB 2.0 ports

v Six USB 2.0 ports (two ports on the back panel, four via pin headers)

q USB 3.0 ports

v Six USB 3.0 ports (four on the back panel, two via pin header)

v Fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 specications

q Onboard Serial ATA ports

v Independent DMA operation on four ports

v Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

q Onboard LAN

v Support Full Duplex ow control (IEEE802.3x)

v 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant

v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support

q WiFi/Bluetooth support

v 802.11b/g/n

v Bluetooth v4.0

v High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security

v Max transfer rate up to 300 Mbps

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Motherboard Specications

q Audio

v 8 channel High Denition Audio (including one optical S/PDIF output port)

v Up to 192kHz sample rate

v One S/PDIF-out header onboard

q Onboard Graphics Features

v Intel HD Graphics ready

v One HDMI port, one DVI port and one Display port output support

v Support resolution up to 4K (4096x2304 @ 24Hz for HDMI and 3840x2160 @ 60Hz for

Display port)

q PCI Express Interface

v PCI Express 3.0

v Wake up function capable

v Clock spread spectrum capability

q Expansion slots

v One PCI Express x16 slot

v One half-sized mini-PCI Express slot for WiFi (vertical)

v One mSATA

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CPUFA N1

PCIE1

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SATA2
SATA1

SATA4

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PW3

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Chipset

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DDRIII1

DDRIII2

MINI_PCIE2

K/B USB3.0

DVI

LAN/USB3.0

LAN/USB2.0

SD1

CN4

PW1

FP1

SPK1

CN5

FP_S1

DP/HDMI

FP_U2
FP_U1

SATA3

2

3

4

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FP_USB3_1

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SYSFAN1

MINI_PCIE1

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JP2

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SW1

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JP5

JP1

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Motherboard Layout

Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.

Figure 1. Board Layout

1. COM Header-CN4 (Optional)

2. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

3. CPU Fan Connector-CPUFAN1

4. Front Panel Header-FP1

5. Speaker Header-SPK1

6. PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE1

7. CPU Socket

8. 4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW3

9. SPDIF-Out Header-CN5

10. Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1

11. Backpanel Connectors

12. USB 3.0 Header-FP_USB3_1

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Figure 1

13. Mini PCI Express Slot-MINI_PCIE1

14. USB 2.0 Headers (FP_U1~FP_U2)

15. Chipset

16. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)

17. mSATA slot-MINI_PCIE2

18. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1

19. DDRIII DIMM Sockets-DDRIII1~2

20. Clear CMOS Button-SW1

21. ME Update Jumper-JP5 (optional)

22. Clear RTC Jumper-JP2

23. SYS Fan Connector-SYSFAN1

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Figure 2. Backpanel connectors

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Rear panel

2

1

1. USB 3.0 Ports

3. DVI Port

5. Optical SPDIF Output

3

2. HDMI Port

4. USB 2.0 Ports

6. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel

Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Side Speaker Out

Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Black -- -- Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Orange -- Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

7. LAN port LED indicators

Speed LED Activity LED

Speed LED

Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps

Green Speed: 100 Mbps

Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps

Activity LED

Status Descritption
Off No link

Orange Linked

Blinking Data activity

8. DisplayPort

9. PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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10. WiFi/BT antenna connectors (Optional)

This motherboard supports two antennas for WiFi/BT combo. Refer to the following to

install the WiFi/BT antennas.

Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi/BT antenna connectors.

Step 2. Install the antennas to the WiFi/BT antenna connectors, and make sure the screws

are rotated in clockwise direction.

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1.5V

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240

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Note:

1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi/BT antennas may not be exactly

the same as those shown in this manual.

2. Users need to install WiFi/BT antennas to the motherboard for better signal

reception.

3. Users can adjust the WiFi/BT antennas to the best receiving direction

according to the picture below.

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Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this

section are:

q Preparing the motherboard

v Installing the CPU

v Installing the CPU fan

v Installing Memory DIMMs

q Installing the motherboard

q Connecting cables and setting switches

Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.

Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before

removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.

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Preparing the Motherboard

The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You need to purchase

them to complete this installation.

Installing the CPU

Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back.

Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.

The following illustration shows CPU installtaion components

1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down

and away from the socket.

2. Lift the socket lever and the load plate to

fully open position.

3. Use your thumb and forenger to lift the cap

up vertically.

● Be careful not to touch the socket contacts.

4. Hold the processor with your thumb and

forenger. Insert the processor into the socket

vertically.

● Align the CPU pin 1 mark with the pin 1

corner of the CPU socket.

5. Make sure the CPU is fully seated, and then

replace the load plate.

● Be sure that the front end of the load

plate is under the shoulder screw.

6. Secure the load lever to its locked location.

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Installing the CPU Fan

There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction

that came with your fan assembly. Make sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis

type and fan assembly.

Installing Memory Modules

Your new motherboard has two 1.5V 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1

GB/2 GB/4 GB/8 GB DDR3 devices. There must be at least one memory bank populated to

ensure normal operation. Refer to the following recommendations to install memory modules.

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121

DDRIII1

DDRIII2

1.5V

1.5V

120

120

240

240

Note that a memory module has a notch so it can only t in one direction. Refer to the following

procedure to install memory modules into the slots on the motherboard.

1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM

slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the
connector.

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Installing the Motherboard

The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using

and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if

it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and

then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard rst.

Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.

Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers

to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assembly is

aligned with the vents on the covers.

Installing the I/O Shield

The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions,

protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow within

the chassis.

Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the

I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis,

you will need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.

Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis

Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard

to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not

align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud

to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the

motherboard with spacers.

1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.

2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.

3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.

4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly

instruction.

5. Secure the motherboard with screws.

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Hardware Installation

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches

This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the

motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connectors
v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW3
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Header-CN5
v COM Header-CN4 (Optional)
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB Headers (FP_U1/2/FP_USB3-1)
v Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK1
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)
q Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q CMOS Jumper Settings

See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.

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24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are

properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into

the connector and make sure it is secure.

PW3

1

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121

PW1

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1.5V

1.5V

120

120

240

240

1

PW1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND

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6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V

9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND

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4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW3

PW3, the 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins to

the connector and press rmly until seated.

PW3-Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V
4 +12V

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SPDIF-Out Header-CN5

This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia

device through coaxial connector.

COM Header-CN4 (Optional)

CN4 - Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD 2 RXD

CN5 - Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 SPDIF-out

3 VCC

3 TXD 4 DTR

5 GND 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 NC

Front panel header-FP1

The front panel header on this motherboard is

one connector used to connect the following four

cables :

FP1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+

3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-

5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY

CN4

1

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1.5V

1.5V

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120

240

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CN5

FP1

q PWRLED

Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED

indicates the system’s status.

q PWR SW

Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button

on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the power supply button.

q HDD LED

Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED

indicates the activity status of the hard disks.

q RST SW

Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system

restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.

Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the

connectors to the corresponding pins.

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USB Headers-FP_U1/2/FP_USB3_1

This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear

panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal USB 2.0 headers and

one 20-pin USB 3.0 connector onboard.

FP_U2

1

1

FP_U1

1

FP_S1

FP_U1~FP_U2-Pin Denition

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC

3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-

5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC

FP_USB3_1

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1.5V

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120

240

240

20

1

Note: Secure the bracket to

either the front or rear panel of

your chassis (not all chassis

1011

are equipped with the front

panel option).

FP_USB3_1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 AVBUS 11 BD+

2 ASSRX- 12 BD-

3 ASSRX+ 13 GND2
4 GND 14 BSSTX+
5 ASSTX- 15 BSSTX­6 ASSTX+ 16 GND3
7 GND1 17 BSSRX+
8 AD- 18 BSSRX­9 AD+ 19 BVBUS

10 NC 20 KEY

Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1

The audio connector supports HD audio standard

and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the

Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports

retasking function.

FP_S1-Pin Denition

PIN Assignment PIN Assignment

1 MIC2(L) 2 GND

3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET

5 Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved

7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)
9 Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved

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Note:

In order to utilize the front audio

header, your chassis must have front

audio connector. Also please make

sure the pin assignment on the cable

is the same as the pin assignment

on the mainboard header. To nd

out if the chassis you are buying

supports a front audio connector,

please contact your dealer.

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SATA 2

SATA 1

SATA 4

SATA 3

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1.5V

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SYSFAN1

CPUFAN1

1

SPK1

Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA

device to the motherboard. These connectors support the

thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The

motherboard incorporates two SATA II ports (SATA3/4) with

maximum transfer rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each and two SATA III

ports (SATA1/2) with maximum tranansfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s

each.

Speaker Header-SPK1

SPK1-Pin Denition

PIN Assignment

1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-

Control

Sense

+12V

GND

Control

Sense

+12V

GND

SATA-Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND

Fan Connectors

There are two fan connectors on the motherboard, including system fan connector-SYSFAN1

and CPU fan connector-CPUFAN1.

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The motherboard contains three expansion slots, two Mini PCIe slots and one PCIe x16 slot.

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1.5V

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PCIE1

Mini PCI Express Slots-MINI_PCIE1/MINI_PCIE2

There are two Mini PCI Express slots. MINI_PCIE1 supports one half-sized WiFi card. MINI_

PCIE2 supports one mSATA SSD.

PCIe x16 Slot-PCIE1

There is one PCIe x16 slot reserved for graphics card. It is fully compliant with PCIE 3.0

specication.

MINI_PCIE2

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Jumper Settings

This section explains how to congure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your
computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this section

whenever in doubt.

CMOS Clear Jumper-JP1

JP1 Selection

1

1-2* Normal*

1

2-3 CMOS Clear

RTC Clear Jumper-JP2

JP2 Selection

1

1-2* Normal*

1

2-3 RTC Clear

ME Update Jumper-JP5 (optional)

JP5 Selection

1

1-2* Normal*
2-3 Intel

1

Close Open * = Default setting.

If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.

Notice:

1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.

2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen even if the
frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.

Management Engine

(ME) update

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Conguring the BIOS

This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly
setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.

Refer to the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.

1. Power on the computer.

2. Press the Del key when the following message briey displays at the bottom of
the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.

Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The
BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.

2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your system.

Main Menu

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Note: Users please note that the data in gray is non-changeable, and the others are for selection.

q BIOS Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

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q Memory Information

Displays the auto-detected memory information.

q System Date/Time

Allows you to set the system date/time.

q System Language

Choose the system default language.

X-Setting Menu

The X-Setting menu items show the settings of CPU, memory and so on. Press

<enter> to display the conguration options:

q CPU Conguration

The items in this submenu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

q GPU Boost

Use this item to adjust graphics conguration.

q Memory Timing Conguration

Use this item to adjust memory timing conguration.

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Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other

system devices. Press <enter> to display the conguration options:

q Intel Rapid Start Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology.

q Intel Smart Connect Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology.

q OnBoard Device Cong

Enter this submenu [Serial Port 0 Conguration] to set parameters of serial port0

(C0MA).

Storage Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the storage congurations. Press
<enter> to display the conguration options:

q SATA Controller(s)

Allows you to congure SATA controller.

q SATA Mode Selection

Allows you to choose SATA mode, including IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID
Mode.

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CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically

detects. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:

q Hyper-threading

This item allows you to enable or disable Intel Hyper-Threading technology
support.

q Active Processor Cores

This item allows you to choose the number of the active processor cores. The

default value is [All].

q Overclocking lock

Use this item to enable or disable Overclocking lock.

q Limit CPUID Maximum

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value.

q Execute Disable Bit

When disabled forces the XD feature ag to always return 0, defaults choose
[Enable].

q Intel Virtualization Technology

Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running multiple
simultaneous virtual machines allowing specialized software applications to run in
full isolation of each other.
q Hardware Prefetcher

Use this item to enable or disable hardware prefetcher (hardware prefetch
mechanism).

q Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Use this item to enable or disable the adjacent cache line prefetch mode. If you

disable this item, only one 64-bit line will be prefetched from the 128-bit section
(including the required data). If you enable this item, two lines will be prefetched
whether there is required data or not.

USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Press <enter>

To display the conguration options:

q Legacy USB Support

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems.

q USB3.0 Support

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB3.0 devices.

q XHCI/EHCI Hand-Off

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an XHCI/EHCI hand­off feature.

q USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support function

q USB transfer time-out

Allows you to set USB transfer time-out.

q Device reset time-out

Allows you to set device reset time-out.

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q Device power-up delay

Allows you to set device power-up delay.

Display Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set display Conguration.

q Primary Display

Select the primary display, options: Auto/IGFX/PEG/PCI.

q Primary PEG

This item allows you to set primary PEG.

q Internal Graphics

This item allows you to congure the internal graphics.

q Aperture Size

This item allows you to set the aperture size, options: 64MB/128MB/256MB.

q DVMT Pre-Allocated

This item allows you to set DVMT pre-allocated size.

q DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This item allows you to set DVMT total Gfx mem size.

q Gfx Low Power Mode

Enable or disable Gfx low power mode.

q Enable PEG

This item allows you to set PEG.

PC Health Menu

Select PC Health from the BIOS Setup Utility menu to display the System menu.

CPU/SYS FAN Smart Mode

This item allows you to set the CPU/system FAN mode.

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PowerManage Menu

The items in this menu allow you to control the system power management. Press

<Enter> to display the conguration options:

q Enable Hibernation

Enable or disable hibernation function.

q ACPI Sleep State

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

q Lock Legacy Resources

Enable or diable Lock Legacy Resources.

q S3 Video Repost

This item allows you to enable or disable Repost Video on S3 Resume function.

The default setting is [Disabled].

q DeepSleep(ErP Compliant) S5
When enabled, wake up from S5 can only be done by power button.
q PS2 KB/MS Wake Up S4/S5
Enable or disable PS2 Keyboard/Mouse wakeup S4/S5.
q Restore From AC Power Loss

This item allows you to congure how the system board responds to a power

failure.
q Wake On Lan
Enable or disable wake on LAN.
q RTC Wakeup Setting
Enable or disable Real-Time Clock wakeup setting.

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Boot Menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <enter> to

display the conguration options:

Boot Conguration

The items allow you to congure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the
conguration options:

q Setup Prompt Timeout

This item shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

q Bootup NumLock State

Use this item to select the keyboard NumLock state: [On] or [Off].

q ME Update Control

The ME Update Control menu items allow you to change the ME settings. Press

<enter> to display the conguration options:

^ ME Debug Mode

Select this item to set or change the ME to debug mode.

q Security Settings

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

<enter> to display the conguration options:

^ Change Supervisor/User Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/

User Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed].
After you set a password, this item shows [Installed].

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To set a Supervisor/User Password:

1. Select the item [Change Supervisor/User Password] and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or

numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted:

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor/user password, follow the same steps as setting a use
password.

q GateA20 Active

When set to [Upon Request], GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. When
set to [Always], GA20 can not be disabled; this option is useful when any RT code
is executed above 1MB.

q Option ROM Messages

Use this item to set display mode for Option.

q Interrupt 19 Capture

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMS to trap interrupt 19.

q Boot OS Selection

This item allows you to select Boot OS, options: [UEFI OS], [Legacy OS].

q Full Screen Logo

This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo.

q Fast Boot

Enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to
launch active boot option.

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Exit Menu

The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS

items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display
the sub-menu:

Save Changes and Exit

Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the

BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save conguration and
exit?] appears, select [Yes] to save and exit, or select [No] to return to the main menu.

Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you have made

to the setup program. If you made changes to elds other than system date, system
time, and password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Save Changes and Reset

Select this item and press <Enter> to reset the system after saving the changes.

When the diolog box [Save conguration and reset?] appears, select [Yes] to save
and reset, or select [No] to return to the main menu.

Discard Changes and Reset

Select this item and press <Enter> to reset system setup without saving any changes.

When the diolog box [Reset without saving?] appears, select [Yes] to discard and
reset, or select [No] to return to the main menu.

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Save Changes

Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the

BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save conguration?]
appears, select [Yes] to save changes, or select [No] to return to the main menu.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you have made and restore the

previously saved values. When the dialog box [Load Previous Values?] appears,
select [Yes] to discard any change and load the previously saved values.

Restore Defaults

Use this item to restore/load default values for all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Use this item to save the changes as User Defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Use this item to restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

Use this item to launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.e) from one of the available
lesystem devices.

FLASH Update Procedure

The program EFUDOS.exe is included in the driver disk (X:\Utility\EFUDOS.exe). Please follow
the recommended procedure to update the ash BIOS, as listed below.

(X: your driver disk letter).

1. Create a DOS-bootable oppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS le (just obtained or downloaded)
and the utility program EFUDOS.exe to the diskette.

2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.

3. At the DOS prompt, type

EFUDOS XX.ROM /P /B /R /N /X <ENTER>

Note: XX (the BIOS le name) can be dened by users.

4. Wait until the ash-update is complete.

5. Restart the PC.

Warning: - Do not turn off or RESET the computer during the ash process.

- If you are not sure how to upgrade the BIOS, please take your computer to an
Authorized Service Center and have a trained technician do the work for you.

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Installing Drivers and Software

Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver disk that is shipped in
the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports
Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit.

The kit comes with a driver disk that contains utility drivers and additional software.
The driver disk that has been shipped with your motherboard contains the following software
and drivers:

q Intel Chipset Driver

q HDA Sound Driver

q Intel Graphics Driver

q Ethernet PCI-E Driver

q USB3.0 Controller Driver

q Intel Management Engine

q Wireless Network Driver

q Bluetooth Driver

q USB Charger (optional)

Note: 1. If you want to use USB charger for iPhone/iPad, please install the driver at X:\
Utility\Software\Usb Charger\setup.exe (X: your driver disk letter).

2. We reserve the right to update the driver version presented in the manual. The
driver installation pictures shown in this section are for reference only.

Drivers Installation

1. Insert the driver disk into the drive after loading your operating system, and then you can see

the interface below.

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2. Left-click Intel Chipset Driver, begin loading

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3. Left-click HDA Sound Driver, begin loading

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4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading

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5. Left-click Ethernet PCI-E Driver, begin loading

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6. Left-click USB3.0 Controller Driver, begin loading

7. Left-click Intel Management Engine, begin loading

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8. Left-click Wireless Network Driver, and follow the instructions below to install the
wireless driver.

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9. Left-click Bluetooth Driver, and follow the instructions below to install the bluetooth
driver.

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Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup

Getting Started

After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driver dsk and follow the on-screen
instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double
click the icon and the control panel will appear:

Double click to display
Realtek HD Audio Manager

Digital Output

After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and “Karaoke”
are available for selection.

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Environment Simulation

You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds
of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides ve

popular settings “Sewer pipe”, “Bathroom”, “Arena”, “Stone Room”, and “Auditorium” for quick

enjoyment.

Equalizer Selection

Change to graphic EQ by clicking on the Equalizer icon . The Equalizer section allows
you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool.

In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 31Hz to 16kHz are available:

Frequently Used Equalizer Setting

Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio
eld, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that
are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.

How to Use

Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down the arrow

in “Others” , you will nd more optimized settings available to you.

Karaoke Mode

Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home by simply using the music you usually play, Karaoke

mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to accommodate your range.

Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation”, the vocals of the songs will be erased,
while the background music is still playing which lets you take over the vocal part.

Key Adjustment: Using “Up/Down Arrow” to nd a key which better ts your vocal range.

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Speakers

Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Speakers includes four tabs:

Speaker Conguration, Sound Effects, Room Correction and Default Format.

Speaker Conguration

In this tab, you can choose speaker conguration: Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker or 7.1

Speaker using “Up/Down Arrow”.

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Microphone

This page is designed to provide you better microphone/recording quality.

Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled.

Noise Suppression

If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is

too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.

Acoustic Echo Cancellation

This function prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together with your

sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through Internet with your

friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers (playback). However, the voice of your
friend might also be recorded into your microphone then go back to your friend through Internet.
In that case, your friend will hear his/her own voice again. With AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)

enabled at your side, your friend can enjoy the benet with less echo.

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Line In

Realtek HD Audio Manager integrates “Volume Control” functions into the Line In page. This gives
you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool.

Single click on the volume icon , the Recording/Playback Volume will be changed to the
mute mode.

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Device Advanced Settings

Click on “Device advanced settings” at the upper right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page,
and you can set the playback device and recording device as below.

Connector Settings

Click on the icon on the main page of Realtek HD Audio Manager, and the Connector

Settings dialog will display. You can disable front panel jack detection. After changing the settings,
click “OK” to conrm.

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Information

Click on the icon at the lower right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page, the Realtek
HD Audio information will display.

Hardware / Software
information of your audio
system

Language setting
When “Audio” is chosen,
this language setting
would accommodate to
OS language on your
systems.

Quick launch button at system tray

This section provides information about your current system audio device.

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SATA RAID User Manual

Setting up the BIOS

1. Setting your computer, then press <Delete> to enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

2. Use the arrow key to select Advanced menu. When enter the Advanced menu,
select the Item “Storage Conguration”.

3. Enter Storage Conguration > SATA Mode Selection, and enable the option
“RAID”.

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4. Enable the disks that you want to use as RAID disks.

5. Press F10 to save the conguration and exit. The PC reboo

ts.

Entering the RAID BIOS utility

1. During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS
menu.

2. The main Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears.

3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.

Creating a RAID set

1. In the main Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID
Volume using the #$ arrow key then press <Enter>.

2. When the item RAID Level is highlighted, use the # $ arrow key to select the RAID
set that you want to create.

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Note:
When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer, the Disks item will be selectable.
Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set. Please be noticed
that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD.

3. Press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm
the action. Press <Y> to conrm; otherwise, press <N>.

4. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you
created.

Deleting a RAID set

1. In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Volume
using the #$ arrow key then press <Enter>.

2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. Press the <Del> key to delete
the set.

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Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Introduction

Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that provides
improved performance and reliability for systems equipped with SATA disks for
desktop, mobile, and server platforms. When using one or multiple SATA disks, you
can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. When
using more than one disk, you can increase protection against data loss in the event
of disk failure.

Note: 1. Please conrm that the driver: Intel Rapid Storage Technology has
been installed completely before you set the following conguration.

2. There must be an SSD as cache volume to set Intel Rapid Storage.

Setting Intel Rapid Storage

Follow the instructions below to set Intel Rapid Storage.

1. Click the icon in the lower right corner of the desktop.

2. Enter the “Accelerate” menu, and click “Enable acceleration”.

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3. When the window “Enable Acceleration” displays, select the cache memory
size and the acceleration mode, and click “OK” to accelerate the storage.

4. If you want to change the setting, click “Disable acceleration” to disable the
acceleration, or click “Change mode” to change the acceleration mode.

5. If you want to reset cache to available, click “Reset to available”.

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