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ECS H61H2-M2 MANUAL

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Table of Contents
about the manual
canadian department of communications
declaration of conformity
Table of Contents
Introduction
Feature
BIOS Firmware
Specifications
Motherboard Components
Safety Precautions
Choosing a Computer Case
Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Checking Jumper Settings
Setting Jumpers
Checking Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings
Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
cpu installation procedure
Installing Memory Modules
Expansion Slots
Connecting Optional Devices
Installing a SATA Hard Drive
Connecting I/O Devices
Connecting Case Components
Front Panel Header
Hard Drive Activity LED
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Reset/Power Switch
About the Setup Utility
The Standard Configuration
Entering the Setup Utility
Resetting the Default CMOS Values
Using BIOS
 BIOS Navigation Key
Main Menu
Advanced Menu
lan configuration
pc health status
power management setup
acpi setting
sata configuration
usb configuration
super io configuration
trusted computing
Chipset Menu
M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu
cpu configuration
Boot Menu
Security Menu
Save & Exit Menu
Updating the BIOS
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7
Running Setup
Manual Installation
Utility Software Reference
Introduction
Setting Up eJIFFY Introduction
Installation and BIOS Setup
Entering eJIFFY
Features Icons
Usage FAQ
Start up problems during assembly
Start up problems after prolong use
Maintenance and care tips
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart
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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-
facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Describes features of the

motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
Go to H page 1

Chapter 2 Describes installation of

motherboard components.
Installing the Motherboard
Go to H page 7

Chapter 3 Provides information on using

the BIOS Setup Utility.
Using BIOS
Go to H page 25

Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard

software
Using the Motherboard Software
Go to H page 57

Chapter 5 Describes the eJIFFY setting

Setting Up eJIFFY up
Go to H page 61

Chapter 6 Provides basic trouble shoot-

ing tips
Trouble Shooting
Go to H page 73

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i

Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................5
Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings........................................................9
Jumper Settings........................................................................9
Installing Hardware...................................................................10
Installing the Processor..........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...................................................12
Expansion Slots......................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................19
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 20
Connecting Case Components.....................................................21
Front Panel Header................................................................24
Chapter 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 25
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................25
Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................26
Using BIOS......................................................................................26
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................27
Main Menu.............................................................................27
Advanced Menu......................................................................28
Chipset Menu..........................................................................39
M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu..................................46
Boot Menu...............................................................................52

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Security Menu.........................................................................53
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................54
Updating the BIOS..................................................................55

Chapter 4 57
Using the Motherboard Software 57
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...................................57
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7..................................57
Running Setup.........................................................................58
Manual Installation...........................................................................60
Utility Software Reference.................................................................60

Chapter 5 61
Setting Up eJIFFY 61
Introduction.................................................................................... 61
Installation and BIOS Setup..........................................................62
Entering eJIFFY....................................................................................65
Features Icons.....................................................................................66
Usage FAQ...........................................................................................67

Chapter 6 73
Trouble Shooting 73
Start up problems during assembly..............................................73
Start up problems after prolong use............................................74
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................74
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................75

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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family processors for high-end business
or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel® H61 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. H61 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading
peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333/
1066 SDRAM. High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot, intended for
Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision
2.0. In addition, two PCI Express slots are supported. It implements an EHCI (En-
hanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0
ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support
additional four USB 2.0 ports).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one DVI(HDMI Optional)
port, one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for
microphone, line-in and line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.

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Feature
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following
features:
• Accommodates latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port supporting up to 5 GB/s direction peak
bandwidth
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking
it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both
on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.

Chipset
The Intel H61 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Support two PCI Express x1 slots
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Eight USB 2.0 ports supported
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller

Memory
• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architec-
ture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Audio
• 5.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio
requirements
• All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
• Direct Sound 3D. compatible
• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

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Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface
• Two PCI Express x1 slots
• Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• One LAN port
• One D-sub (VGA) port
• One DVI port (Optional)
• One HDMI port (Optional)
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
• Graphic parameters

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

1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated
in the ambiance between 0 and 50 ° C.

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Specifications
CPU • LGA1155 socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Fam-
ily processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• DMI 5.0GT/s
Chipset • Intel® H61 Chipset
Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
Expansion • 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
Slots • 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
Storage • Supported by Intel® H61 Express Chipset
-4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices
Audio • VIA VT1705 6-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN • Atheros AR8152-B 10/100 Lan (Optional)
• Atheros AR8152-B Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controller (Optional)
Rear Panel I/O • 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x D-sub (VGA)
• 1 x DVI port (optional)
• 1 x HDMI port (optional)
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, line out)
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors

Internal I/O • 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

Connectors & • 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector
Headers • 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 4 x Serial SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Case Open header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x Clear CMOS header

System BIOS • AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Support Multi-language BIOS Utility
• Support ECS M.I.B III Utility
AP support • Support eJIFFY/eBLU/eDLU/eSF
Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 225mm x 180mm

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family
Processors
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header-for factory use only
6. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
8. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB header
9. CASE CASE open header
10. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
11. TPM Trusted Platform Module header (Optional)
12. SPK Speaker header
13. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
14. COM Onboard serial port header
15. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
16. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
18. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slot
19. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
20. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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

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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-
age from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the micro ATX system case. Some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-
tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a micro ATX form factor of 225 x 180 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.

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

Checking Jumper Settings

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

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

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When

the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
SHORT OPEN
the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

1 and 2 are SHORT.

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Checking Jumper Settings

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

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR 1
CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.

To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”
and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

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Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis-
tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can perma-
nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components
that are run beyond the rated limits.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the
power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other
hardware components.

This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor
design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity
of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Opening of the Load Plate
· Put your thumb on the tail of the load
plate and press the tail down.
· Rotate the load plate to fully open
position.

B. Disengaging of the Load Lever

· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the
left side to clear retention tab.
· Rotate the load lever to fully open
position.

C. Removing the Cap

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

D. Inserting the Package

· Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp on
the edge of the substrate.
· Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your
bottom-left side.
· Aim at the socket and place the package
carefully into the socket by purely
vertical motion.

E. Closing the Load Plate

· Rotate the load plate onto the package
IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader).
· Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
· Secure the load lever with the hook
under retention tab.

F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base

onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the

CPU fan connector. Please refer to the
CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more
detail installation procedure.

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1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest

that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and
heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/
heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a
CPU.
3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted
only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket.

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity
is 16 GB.

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

Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.

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* For reference only

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

PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI
Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.

PCIE1~2 Slot The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Ex-
press Base Specification revision 2.0.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for

the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may
have to manually configure the card before installation.

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

* For reference only

1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using
the add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

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Connecting Optional Devices

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

F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

SATA1/4: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel
ATA interface. But maintians register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with
Prallel ATA.

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -

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F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers

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

Pin Signal Name Function

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 NC Not connected

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

TPM(Optional): Trusted Platform Module header

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

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

1 TPM_CLK 11 LAD0
2 GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME# 13 RESERVE0
4 KEY 14 RESERVE1
5 LREST# 15 VCC3_DUAL
6 SMBDATA 16 SERIRQ
7 LAD3 17 GND
8 LAD2 18 GND
9 VCC3 19 LPCPD#
10 LAD1 20 SMBCLK

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SPDIFO: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.

Pin Signal Name

1 SPDIFOUT
2 VCC
3 KEY
4 GND

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

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

Pin 1-2 Function

Short Chassis cover is removed
Open Chassis cover is closed

ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

Pin 1-2 Function
Short Unlock
Open Lock

COM: Onboard serial port header

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

Pin Signal Name Function

1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB RART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin

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Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

About SATA Connectors

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

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

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

SATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional)

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.

2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the
other end to the power supply.

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Connecting I/O Devices

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

PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

DVI Port (HDMI Connect the DVI port to the monitor.

optional)

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The
first jack is for stereo line-in singal. The second jack is for
stereo line-out singal. The third jack is for microphone.

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

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

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please

note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latches of power cable and the
ATX match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

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Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the

latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P
match perfectly.

4-pin power cable

CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM PWM

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of
1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connectors

Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground

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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V

SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name
1 VCC
2 Key
3 GND
4 Signal

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Front Panel Header

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

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(- ) 4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-) 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+) 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)
9 RSVD Reserved 10 Key No pin

* MSG LED (dual color or single color)

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that
data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly,
an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also
show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-
contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-
tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for
Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM
setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

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

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before
using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

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

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make
changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security
Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

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

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Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

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BIOS Information Choose the system default

language.
System Language [English]

System Data [ Mon 12/27/2010]

System Time [21:54:45] :Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS
Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear
CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default
Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also
trigger this message.

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

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

Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted
by a triangle .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage
caused by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/- Modifies the selected field’s values
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Value
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit

For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves

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

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

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BIOS Information Choose the system default

language.
System Language [English]

System Data [ Mon 12/27/2010]

System Time [21:54:45] :Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Multi-Language BIOS

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

Date & Time

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

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

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Legacy OpROM Support Enable/Disable Onboard LAN

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

LAN Configuration
ECS eJIFFY Function :Select Screen
PC Health Status :Select Item
Power Management Setup Enter : Select
ACPI Settings +/- : Change Opt.
CPU Configuration F1:General Help
SATA Configuration F2:Previous Values
USB Configuration F3:Optimized Defaults
Super IO Configuration F4:Save & Exit
Trusted Computing ESC:Exit

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Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM.
Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

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

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LAN Configuration Enable/Disable Onboard LAN

Controller
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

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

ECS eJIFFY Function

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

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ECS eJIFFY Function Make sure that the eJIFFY has

been installed to hard disk.
ECS eJIFFY Function [Disabled]

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled)

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

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

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PC Health Status

Smart Fan Function

CPU Fan Speed : 4687 RPM

CPU Voltage : 1.212V :Select Screen
DIMM Voltage : 1.548V :Select Item
VAXG Voltage 0.468V Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
-=- PECI Mode -=- F3:Optimized Defaults
Offset to TCC Activation Temp : -21 F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Smart Fan Function

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

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CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled]

SMART Fan Mode [Normal]

SMART Fan start PWM value 180

SMART Fan start PWM TEMP(-) 30
:Select Screen
Delta T +3
:Select Item
SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
Enter : Select
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (-) 23
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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CPU SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU fan speed by chang-ing
the fan voltage.
SMART Fan Mode (Normal)
This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a
better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto
adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed
will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan
speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual
mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

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SMART Fan start PWM value (180)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.
SMART Fan start TEMP(-) (30)
This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.
DeltaT (+3)
This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going
so high or so low when smart fan works.
SMART Fan Slope PWM value (10 PWM value/unite)
This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)
This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value.

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

System Component Characteristics

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

• CPU Fan Speed

• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
• VAXG Voltage

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

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Power Management Setup

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

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Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring

Resume By RING [Disabled]

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME [Disabled]
Resume By USB (S3) [Disabled]
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) [Disabled] lk:Select Screen
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) [Disabled] mn :Select Item
EUP Function [Enabled] Enter : Select
Power Led Type [Dual Color LED] +/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Resume By RING (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You
must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or
PCI LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Use
this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card.
Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from
power saving mode.

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Power Led Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

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

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

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ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep

state the system will enter
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] when the SUSPEND button is
pressed.

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

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

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

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

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CPU Configuration Enabled foir Windows XP and

Linux (OS optimized for
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz Hyper-Threading Technology)
EMT64 Supported and Disabled for other OS (OS
Processor Speed 3000 MHz not optimized for
Processor Stepping 206a3 Hyper-Threading Technology).
Microcode Revision 8 When Disabled only one thread
Processor Cores 4 per enabled core is enabled.
Intel HT Technology Supported
:Select Screen
Hyper-threading [Enabled]
:Select Item
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
Enter : Select
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
+/- : Change Opt.
Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Power Technology [Energy Efficient] F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Genuine Inter(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz

This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
EMT64 (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports EMT64.
Processor Speed (3000MHz)
This item shows the current processor speed.
Processor Stepping (206a3)
This item shows the processor stepping version.
Microcode Revision (8)
This item shows the Microcode version.
Processor Cores (4)
This item shows the core number of the processor.
Intel HT Technology (Supported)
This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not.
Hyper-threading (Enabled)
This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are
using a Hyper-threading CPU.
Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. When supports
Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting”
when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.
Excute Disable Bit (Enabled)
This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code
can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in
the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propa-
gation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt
worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.

Intel Virtualization Technology (Disabled)

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

Power Technology (Energy Efficient)

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

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

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

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

SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Compatible]
Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]

SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port2 Not Present

lk:Select Screen
SATA Port3 Not Present mn :Select Item
Enter : Select
SATA Port4 Not Present +/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.
Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 (Compatible/Enhanced)
Use this item to select the Serial-ATA cotroller options: Disabled, Compatible, En-
hanced.
SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)
This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA
device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

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

z

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

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

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USB Configuration Enabled/Disabled All USB

Devices
All USB Devices [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

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

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

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Super IO Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
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Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port

0 (COMA)
Serial Port 0 Configutation

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Serial Port 0 Configuration

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
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Serial Port 0 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Port

(COM)
Serial Port [Enabled]
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

Change Settings [Auto] :Select Screen

:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
Device Settings (IO=3F 8h; IRQ=4)
This item shows the information of the device settings.
Change Settings (Auto)
Use this item to change device settings.

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

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

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

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TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM

TPM Support [Enabled] support. O.S. will not show
TPM. Reset of platform is
required.
Current TPM Status Information
NO TPM Hardware :Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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TPM Support (Enabled)

This item enables or disables TPM support.
Current TPM Status Information
This item shows the information of current TPM status.
NO TPM Hardware
This item shows the TPM status.

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

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North Bridge North Bridge Parameters

South Bridge
ME Subsystem

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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

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North Bridge IGD Share Memory Size

IGD Memory [64M]

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] :Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.
DVMT Mode Select (DVMT Mode)
This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode.
DVMT/FIXED Memory (256MB)
When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the
system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

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IGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled)

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

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

Multi-Monitor technology
Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs
running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.
It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal
productivity.

Intel Integrated Graphics PCI-Express Graphics

Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:

one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics
devices under Windows 7.

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

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

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

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North Bridge Enabled/Disabled IGD

Multi-Monitor by Internal
Initate Graphic Adapter [PCI Express] Graphics Decive.
IGD Memory [64M]
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] :Select Screen
IGD Multi-Monitor [Enabled] :Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Value
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Value
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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

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

Show the path of the setting location

Display devices

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel

Change the apprearance of your displays

Detect
2 3 4
Identify
1

Display: 1. DELL U2410

Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display

This is currently your main display. Advance settings

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

OK Cancel Apply

The type of the display

Set the multiple displays

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

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel

Change the apprearance of your displays

Detect
2 3 4
Identify
1

Display: 3. DELL U2410

Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Disconnect this display
Extend desktop to this display
! You must select Apply beforethis
Disconnect making additional changes.
display
Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

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Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel

Change the apprearance of your displays

Detect
2 3 4 Identify
1

Display: 4. AL1717
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Disconnect this display

! You must select Apply before making additional changes.

Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel

Change the apprearance of your displays

Detect
2 3 4
3 Identify
1

Display: 4. AL1717
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display

! You must select Apply before making additional changes.

Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?

OK Cancel Apply

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

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South Bridge Specify what state to go to

when power is re-applied after
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] a power failure (G3 state).

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] :Select Screen
Azalia Internal HDMI codec [Enabled] :Select Item
Enter : Select
Case Open Warning [Disabled] +/- : Change Opt.
Chassis Opened [No] F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Audio Configuration
This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.
Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec.
Case Open Warning (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below
indicates the current status of the case.
Chassis Opened (No)
This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

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

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Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Help

ME Version 7. 0. 2. 1164

ME Subsystem [Enabled]
:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ME Version (7.0.2.1164)
This item shows the ME version.
ME Subsystem (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable ME subsystem.

Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page.

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M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

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

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)

Integrated Clock Chip
Parameters
f Integrated Clock Chip Configuration
f Memory Voltage Control
f Performance Tuning

B.O.M.P Technology [Enabled]

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
lk:Select Screen
Command Rate [Auto] mn :Select Item
Enter : Select
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz +/- : Change Opt.
Processor Speed 3000 MHz
F1:General Help
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1066)
F2:Previous Values
CPU Current Voltage 1.212V
F3:Optimized Defaults
VAXG Voltage 0.468V
F4:Save & Exit
VDIMM 1.548V
ESC:Exit

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fIntegrated Clock Chip Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Integrated Clock Chip

Enabled/Disabled.
ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7. 0. 0. 29

Number of ICC Profiles : N/A

Current ICC Profile Index : N/A lk:Select Screen
mn :Select Item
ICC Enable [Disabled] Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ICC Over-Clocking Lib Version (7.0.0.29)

This item shows the ICC over-clocking lib version.
Number of ICC Profiles (N/A)
This item shows number of ICC profiles.
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Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A)

This item shows current ICC profiles index.
ICC Enable (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

f Memory Voltage Control Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit

Memory Voltage Control

Memory Voltage Control CONFIGURATION

Memory Voltage Config [Auto]

lk:Select Screen
mn :Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Memory Voltage Config (Auto)

This item allows users to select memory voltage config.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

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Performance Tunning
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU Configuration
Performance Tuning

CPU Configuration
Chipset Configuration
:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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CPU Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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IA Core Current
CPU Ratio 31
IA Core Current [Normal]
Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) 65
Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled]
Power Limit 2 Value 81 :Select Screen
Long duration Maintained 1 :Select Item
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Enter : Select
Turbo Mode [Enabled] +/- : Change Opt.
1 Core Ratio Limit 31 F1:General Help
2 Core Ratio Limit 31 F2:Previous Values
3 Core Ratio Limit 0 F3:Optimized Defaults
4 Core Ratio Limit 0 F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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CPU Ratio (31)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.
IA Core Current (Normal)
Use this item to control CPU Current Limit. This is for Turbo mode.

Power Limit 1 Value(Watt) (65)

Use this item to control the limit of the TDP. This is for Turbo mode.
Power Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)
Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.

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Power Limit 2 Value (81)

Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP
excursions. This is for Turbo mode.
Long Duration maintainded (1)
Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained. This
is for Turbo mode.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST(Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology).
Turbo Mode (Enabled)
This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.
1/2/3/4-Core Ratio (31/31/0/0)
This item shows the Core Ratio limit value.

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

Chipset Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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Disabled/Enabled GT
Memory Multiplier Configuration OverClocking

Memory Multiplier [10.67]

Memory Timing Configuration :Select Screen

:Select Item
CAS# Latency (tCL) 8 Enter : Select
Row Precharge Time (tRP) 8 +/- : Value
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 8 F1:General Help
RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 20 F2:Previous Value
F3:Optimized Defaults
Intel Graphics Configuration F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit
GT OverColocking [Enabled]
Graphics Current [Normal]
Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22

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Memory Multiplier Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration.

Memory Multiplier (10.67)

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

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Memory Timing Configuration

This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (8)
This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS(colulmn address
strobe). It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T
setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.
Row Precharge Time(tRP) (8)
This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

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

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

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (20)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Initate Graphics Adapter

This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configutation.

GT OverClocking (Disabled)
This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode.
Graphics Current (Normal)
This item shows the information of the Graphics Current.

Graphics Core Ratio Limit (22)

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

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

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

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B.O.M.P Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable B.O.M.P technology. This function can
run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
Command Rate (Auto)
This item allows users to set command rate.
Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHz
This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
Processor Speed (3000MHz)
This item shows the CPU speed.
Total Memory (2048MB(DDR3 1066))
This item shows the total momery of DDR3.
CPU Current Voltage (1.212V)
This item diplays the CPU current voltage.
VAXG Voltage (0.468V)
This item displays the current VAXG voltage.
VDIMM (1.548V)
This item displays the current VDIMM voltage.

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Boot Menu
This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock

state
Bootup NumLock State [On]

Boot Option Priorities

:Select Screen
:Select Item
Enter : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Boot Configuration
This item shows the information of the boot configuration.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up
time.
Boot Option Priorities
This item enables you to select boot priorities for all boot devices.

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Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, Set Setup Administrator

then this only limits access to Setup and is Password
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to :Select Screen
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
:Select Item
have Administrator rights.
Enter : Select
The password must be 3 to20 characters long.
+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
Administrator Password F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Save & Exit Menu

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

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving

Discard Changes and Exit the changes.
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
:Select Screen
Save Options :Select Item
Save Changes Enter : Select
Discard Changes +/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
Restore Defaults F2:Previous Values
Save as User Defaults F3:Optimized Defaults
Restore User Defaults F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit
Boot Override

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Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset.
Save Options
This item enables you to save the options that you have made.
Save Changes
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.
Discard Changes
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore the system defaults.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
This item enables you to restore user defaults.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-
ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to
allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents
BIOS from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to
Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system
disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com-
puter. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot
priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force
your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.

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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard
package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the
bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program,
and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some pro-
grams is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT
or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not
included in this manual.
1. Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use
with your motherboard.
2. The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation (optional): The Intel High
Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft
Download Center “before” installing HD audio driver bundled in the
driver disk. Please log on to http://support.microsoft.com/
default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;901105#appliesto for more information.

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7

The Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers
and software for your motherboard.
If the Auto-install DVD-ROM/CD-ROM does not work on your system,
you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for
example, Windows Explorer). Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes
later in this chapter.
The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows
XP/Vista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-
ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The
screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.

* For reference only

If the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”
in the root directory.

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Drivers

Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.
Select from the menu which software you want to install.

Utilities Click the Utilities button to display the application software and
other software utilities that are available on the disk. Select the sofware
you want to install then follow installation procedure.
Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that
allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the
support disk.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file
named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain
important information to help you install the software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems.
In installing the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE by double-
clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen.

Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window.

Utilities
Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk.

Information
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom-
mended.

4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the

onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to
restart a few times to complete the installation.

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

Manual Installation
Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in
the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for
your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your oper-
ating system.

Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is fur-
nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of
the license.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.

Please refer to the support disk for available software.

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Chapter 5
Setting Up eJIFFY

Introduction
eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to start
execution, eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing,
photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up.

Note: eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and
BIOS setup. Please check the hard copy user’s guide or product color-box to see
if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature. (eJIFFY icon on color-box )

Version: 6.0

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Installation and BIOS Setup

DVD Activation
Finish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.
1. Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below “Utilities” screen. Click eJIFFY
feature item to install.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup.

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3. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboard
language from English to your local language. The changes will be applied after
rebooting.

Note: The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard
setups to switch with the default English typing. Please refer to the usage FAQ for
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4. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOS
Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up.

5. And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func-
tion. Press F4 to save the configuration and exit. Restart your computer.

Note: 1. eJIFFY is available in SATA/IDE/AHCI mode. It does not support RAID

configuration and the onboard 34-pin floppy drives.
2. Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates.

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Entering eJIFFY
The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons

Click to enter the normal

OS you have installed
such as Windows.

Click to enter eJIFFY OS.

Click to set the BIOS.

If you click eJIFFY, the following screen will appear. And If you make no choice it
will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds.

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Feature Icons
The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the
menu.

eWeb: Firefox for web browsing/webmail and watching flash video.

ePix: Photo viewing.

ePal: On-line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world. (MSN,
ICQ , AIM, etc.)

Shows ePal on-line connection status.

Shut Down/Restart: Ends your session and turns off the computer./Ends
your session and restart the computer..

Shows the network connection status.

Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer. Click for the second
time to remove your storage disk safely. (please refer to the FAQ for more
usage information.)

Language Control Panel

Switch Keyboard Languages

Allows you to adjust the sound volume level from mute to the max

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Usage FAQ
Language Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default interface,
eJIFFY offers multi-language displays and keyboard settings for language-
switch. Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting.

Keyboard Language Setup

Step1. Click to open the language control panel.

Step 2: Click “Keyboard Language” icon to open the keyboard selection

list, which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard.
Step 3: Click the selected keyboard language (e.g. English(US)) and press “OK”.

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Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply, and click

“Apply”:

Move your mouse pointer on

the text box and press
Ctrl+Space. The language
bar will then appear as fol-
lows.

Click the language bar here.

Select your desired

language

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How to change display language?

Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language

list. Check your desired display language. Your selected display language will be
applied after rebooting.

How to set networking connection?

If you do not have IP shared server(direct link), you can select the icon

and press the right key of your mouse.

1. Show the networking connection status.
2. If you want to set the networking connection, you can press the right key of your
mouse to edit it.

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Step1 Select the icon , press the right key of your mouse, then select “Edit

Connection...” item.

Step2 Select the connection you want (eg. Wired) and click “+Add” button.

Types of connections
(1) Wired connection

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(2) Wireless connection

(3) DSL connection

Note: Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk.

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Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

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

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB
and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Turn on again to see if the
CPU and power supply fans are running.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

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

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

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as
HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the
cause of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS
jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When
completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

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

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

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

Maintenance and care tips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Power Bu on is pressed
but PC fails to start.

No AC power cord is plugged No

Check if Power Supply
Unit (PSU) is working and PSU switch is turned on?

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CLR CMOS and check Yes
No No
Check if monitor has Any Beep sound？ if CPU 12V power
display Problem with PSU or board?
is connected
If board problem -> contact RMA
Yes
Yes

No Restart the PC Turn on PSU switch

Halt at POST screen？ - If 3 short beeps:
or connect to wall socket
DIMM memory not properly
and restart.
inserted or memory failure
Yes - If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:
VGA not detected Check if monitor No Board problem
CLR CMOS and restart. has display
-> contact RMA
If fail, contact RMA

Yes

Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.
- CMOS setup error,
System fail to start or unstable
need to CLRCMOS. CLR CMOS and restart
a er modify BIOS se ng.
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