Dfi EC500-HD User's Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

EC500-HD

Modular-Designed Embedded System

User’s Manual

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Copyright

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Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.

© 2015. All Rights Reserved.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into 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.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Copyright

.............................................................................................................2

Trademarks

........................................................................................................2

FCC and DOC Statement on Class A

.....................................................2

About this Manual

..........................................................................................4

Warranty

..............................................................................................................4

Static Electricity Precautions

......................................................................4

Safety Measures

..............................................................................................4

Safety Precautions

..........................................................................................5

About the Package

.........................................................................................5

Chapter 1 - Introduction

.............................................................................6

Overview

.........................................................................................................6

Key Features

..................................................................................................6

Specifications

................................................................................................7

Getting the Know the EC500-HD

............................................................8

Mechanical Dimensions

..............................................................................9

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

........................................................ 10

Preparing the system

................................................................................ 10

Installing Devices

....................................................................................... 10

Configuring the BIOS

................................................................................ 10

Installing the Operating System

............................................................ 10

Installing the Drivers

................................................................................ 10

Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices

...................................................... 11

Removing the Chassis Cover

................................................................. 11

Installing the SODIMM

............................................................................ 12

Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive

.............................................................. 13

Installing the Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card

................................... 15

Installing the CPU

.................................................................................... 16

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

....................................................... 20

Clear CMOS Data

....................................................................................... 20

USB Power Select

...................................................................................... 20

Auto Power-on Select

............................................................................... 21

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select

..................................................... 21

COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select

................................................. 22

COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select

..................................................... 23

Mini PCIe Signal Select

............................................................................ 23

Mini PCIe Power Select

............................................................................ 24

Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors

.............................................. 25

Front Panel I/O Ports

................................................................................ 25

USB Ports ................................................................................................... 25

COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 26

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Rear Panel I/O Ports

................................................................................. 26

RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 27

VGA Port .................................................................................................... 27

USB Ports ................................................................................................... 28

9~36V DC-in .............................................................................................. 28

COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 29

I/O Connectors

........................................................................................... 30

Parallel Connector ....................................................................................... 30

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ...................................................................... 30

SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors ............................................................ 31

SMBus Connector ....................................................................................... 31

Cooling Fan Connectors............................................................................... 32

Standby Power LED .................................................................................... 33

Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 33

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ................................................................. 34

Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 35

Battery ....................................................................................................... 36

Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

.............................................................. 37

Wall Mount

................................................................................................... 37

Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup

............................................................... 38

Overview

....................................................................................................... 38

AMI BIOS Setup Utility

............................................................................. 39

Main .......................................................................................................... 39

Advanced ................................................................................................... 39

Chipset ...................................................................................................... 48

Boot........................................................................................................... 56

Security ...................................................................................................... 57

Save & Exit ................................................................................................. 57

Updating the BIOS

.................................................................................... 58

Notice: BIOS SPI ROM

............................................................................. 58

Chapter 8 - Supported Software

.......................................................... 59

Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide

.................................... 80

Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code

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Appendix B - System Error Message

................................................... 83

Appendix C - Troubleshooting

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About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual can be obtained from the DFI website at www.dfi.com.

To download the user’s manual from our website, please go to “Support” > “Download Center.”

On the Download Center page, select your product or type the model name and click “Search” to find all technical documents including the user’s manual for a specific product.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con nectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

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Safety Precautions

• Use the correct DC input voltage range.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.




• Keep this system away from humidity.

• Place the system on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.

• The openings on the system are for air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.

DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

• Place the power cord in such a way that it will not be stepped on. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system and that it matches the voltage and current marked on the system’s electrical range label.

• If the system will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:

- The power cord or plug is damaged.

- Liquid has penetrated the system.

- The system has been exposed to moisture.

- The system is not working properly.

- The system dropped or is damaged.

- The system has obvious signs of breakage.

• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.

• Disconnect the system from the DC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

About the Package

The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

• 1 EC500 system unit

Optional Items

• Wall Mount kit

• Power Cord

• Power Adapter: 120W, 19V/6.31A

The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Overview

Front View

Chapter 1

Key Features

Model Name EC500-HD

Processor

4th Generation Intel

®

Core

TM

processors

Chipset

Intel

®

H81 Express Chipset

LAN

COM

2 LAN ports

6 COM ports

Display

USB

Power

1 VGA

4 Type A USB 2.0 ports, 2 Type A USB 3.0 ports

9~36V DC-in

Rear View

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Specifications

Processor System

Chipset

Memory

Graphics

Storage

Ethernet

Expansion

Front Panel I/O

Ports

• CPU - fanless

- 4th Generation Intel

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

Core

Core

Core

Core

TM

TM

TM

TM

®

Core TM processors (22nm process technology)

i7-4770TE (8M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 45W

i5-4590T (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz); 35W

i5-4570TE (4M Cache, up to 3.3 GHz); 35W

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

: Intel

®

Core

Core

TM

TM

i3-4350T (4M Cache, 3.1 GHz); 35W

i3-4340TE (4M Cache, 2.6 GHz); 35W

i3-4330TE (4M Cache, 2.4 GHz); 35W

Pentium

Celeron

®

®

G3320TE (3M Cache, 2.3 GHz); 35W

G1820TE (2M Cache, 2.2 GHz); 35W

• Intel

®

H81 Express chipset

• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets

• Supports DDR3 1333/1600MHz

• Supports up to 16GB system memory

• Supports dual channel memory interface

• Intel ® HD Graphics

• Display ports: 1 VGA

• VGA: 24-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

• 1 2.5" SATA drive bay

- SATA 3.0 port with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s

• Supports 1 mSATA module via the mini PCIe socket

• Intel

• Intel

®

®

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

I217 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

• 1 Mini PCIe slot

- Supports USB and PCIe signals

- Supports mSATA, Wi-Fi or 3G* (optional)

- Supports half size or full size Mini PCIe card

• Front Panel

- 1 power button with LED

- 1 reset button

- 1 Status LED

- 1 HDD LED

- 2 Type A USB 2.0 ports

- 4 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (with power)

• Rear Panel

- 2 RJ45 LAN ports

- 1 VGA port



- 2 DB-9 RS232/422/485 serial ports (with power)

- 1 9~36V DC-in 3-pole terminal block

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Power

Cooling System

Environment

Construction

Mounting

Dimensions

Weight

OS Support

Other Features

Certification

• Power input voltage: 9~36V DC-in

• 2 system fan

• Temperature - fan

- Operating: 0

- Storage: -20 o

C ~ 45 o

C ~ 85

• Operating Vibration

- IEC-68-2-64

• Operating Shock o

C o

C

- Half sine wave 3G, 11ms, 3 shock per axis

• Aluminum + SGCC

• Wall mount

- Mounting brackets and screws* (optional)

• 235mm x 63.2mm x 222mm (W x H x D)

• TBD

• Windows XP (32-bit) (limited function), Windows 7, WES 7, Windows 8,

WE8S

• Linux (Distribution available upon request)

• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

• CE

• FCC Class A

• RoHS

Note:

*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

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Getting to Know the EC500-HD

Front View

Power Button

Status LED

COM 3

COM 4~6

Rear View

DC-in

COM 1

LAN 1

LAN 2 VGA

USB 3.0

COM 2

HDD LED

Reset Button USB 2.0

Note:

The cables for COM 3 to COM 6 are available upon request.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

COM Ports

Used to connect serial devices.

Power button

Press to power-on or power-off the system.

Reset Button

Press to reset the system.

HDD LED

Indicates the status of the hard drive.

Status LED

Indicates the status as below.

Suspend Mode

LED Action

S0

Always ON

Status LED

S1

Quick Blink

(cycle 1 sec)

S3

Slow Blink

(cycle >1 sec)

S4, S5

OFF

USB 2.0

VGA Port

Used to connect a VGA device.

LAN Ports

Used to connect the system to a local area network.

USB Ports

Used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices or USB 3.0 devices.

COM Ports

Used to connect serial devices.

DC-in

Used to plug a power adapter.

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Mechanical Dimensions

Chassis Dimensions

Front View

Left View

235.00

Rear View

Chapter 1

Motherboard Dimensions

0.00

21.00

34.00

60.70

Right View

110.73

152.73

210.00

216.70

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21.00

34.00

50.00

55.00

98.57

206.89

210.00

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Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Preparing the System

Before you start using the system, you need the following items:

• SATA hard drive

• AC power adapter

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software/drivers)

• Memory module

Installing Devices

The following are devices that can be installed in the system.

• Memory module

• SATA hard drive

• Mini PCIe card

Configuring the BIOS

To get you started, you may need to change configurations such as the date, time and the type of hard disk drive.

1. Power-on the system.

2. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen.

Press the Delete key to enter the AMI BIOS setup utility.

Installing the Operating System

Most operating system software can be installed using a DVD (and DVD burner) or bootable

USB drive.

Please refer to your operating system manual for instructions on installing an operating system.

Installing the Drivers

The system requires you to install drivers for some devices to operate properly. Refer to the

Supported Software chapter for instructions on installing the drivers.

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Chapter 3 - Installing the Devices

Removing the Chassis Cover

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered-off.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. The 6 mounting screws on the left side, right side and the bottom of the system are used to

secure the cover to the chassis. Remove these screws and then put them in a safe place for

later use.

Mounting Screw

4. After removing these mounting screws, lift the cover upward.

Lift the Cover Upward

5. The SODIMM sockets, Mini PCIe slot and SATA drive bay are readily accessible after removing the chassis cover.

Mini PCIe slot

SODIMM socket

SATA drive bay

Mounting Screw Mounting Screw

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Installing the SODIMM

1. The SODIMM sockets are located on the system board.

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3. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.

SODIMM Module

SODIMM socket

2. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in one direction only.

4. Push the module down until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.

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Installing the 2.5” SATA Drive

1. The SATA drive bay is located on the system board.

Mounting Screw

Protective plate

SATA drive bay

2. Use the 4 provided mounting screws to secure the protective plate in place on the system board.

3. Insert the SATA drive into the HDD bracket and secure it in place with the provided mounting screws.

SATA drive

HDD bracket

Mounting Screws

Mounting Screws

Protective plate

Mounting Screw

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4. Connect one end of the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable to a SATA data connector and a SATA power connector on the system board respectively and the other end to your SATA device.

SATA power cable

SATA power connector

SATA data connector

SATA data cable

SATA data connector


SATA data connector



SATA data connector

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5. Place the SATA drive with the HDD bracket into the system. Align the mounting holes on the HDD bracket with the mounting holes on the protective plate and then use the provided mounting screws to secure the drive in place.

Installing the Mini PCIe and/or mSATA Card

1. Locate the Mini PCIe slot on the system board.

Mounting hole

HDD bracket

Mini PCIe slot

Mounting Screws

2. The system board is equipped with 1 Mini PCIe slot. The Mini PCIe slot supports a half length or a full length Mini PCIe card. Note the key on the slot. The key ensures the Mini PCIe card can be plugged into the slot in one direction only.


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3. Grasping the Mini PCIe card by its edges, align the card into the slot at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply fi rm even pressure to each end of the card until it slips down into the slot. The contact fi ngers on the edge of the card will almost completely disappear inside the slot.

Installing the CPU

1. Make sure the system and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been poweredoff.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3.

Before installing the Intel CPU, remove the 8 mounting screws on the top side of the

system unit and then put them in a safe place for later use.

Mini PCIe card

Mounting Screw

4. Push the Mini PCIe card down until the clips at each end of the latch lock into position. You will hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the card is correctly locked into position.

Clip

Clip

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4.

The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1150 socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing a LGA 1150 packaged Intel CPU.

Important:

1. Before you proceed, make sure (1) the LGA 1150 socket comes with a protective cap, (2) the cap is not damaged and (3) the socket’s contact pins are not bent.

If the cap is missing or the cap and/or contact pins are damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

2. Make sure to keep the protective cap. RMA requests will be accepted and processed only if the LGA 1150 socket comes with the protective cap.

6. Lifting the load lever will at the same time lift the load plate and lift the load lever up to the angle as the photo shown below.

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cap

5. Unlock the socket by pushing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it is released from the retention tab; then lift the load lever up.

7. Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket. The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles. Remove the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU.

Load lever

Protective cap

Retention tab

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8. Insert the CPU into the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with the corner of the CPU socket as the photo shown below.

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Important:

The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.

Gold triangular mark

The CPU’s notch will at the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key.

Alignment key

9. Close the load plate then push the load lever down.

While closing the load plate, make sure the front edge of the load plate slides under the retention knob.

Retention knob


Alignment key

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10. Hook the load lever under the retention tab.

Load lever

Retention tab

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data

3

2

1

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

JP4

3

2

1

2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data

If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.

b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

USB Power Select

3

2

1

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

3

2

1

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

USB 1-2

(JP1)

3 2 1

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

USB 8-9

(JP2)

3 2 1

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

USB 2-3

(JP10)

1 2 3

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

1 2 3

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

JP1, JP2 and JP10 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the

+5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥ 1.5A. For 3 or more

USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥ 2A.

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Auto Power-on Select

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JP7

3

2

1

1-2 On:

Power-on via power button

(default)

3

2

1

2-3 On:

Power-on via AC power

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select

3

2

1

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

3

2

1

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

JP3

JP7 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.

When using the JP7 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).

JP3 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

Important:

The +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥ 720mA.

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COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select

2

1

COM 2:

RS232/422/485

9

JP15

JP12

JP17

COM 1:

RS232/422/485

JP8

JP13

JP11

These jumpers allow you to configure the Serial COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or

RS485. JP8, JP11 and JP13 are used to configure the Serial COM port 1. JP12, JP15 and JP17 are used to configure the Serial COM port 2. The pin functions of Serial COM port 1 and COM port 2 will vary according to these jumpers’ setting.

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COM 1

TXD- N.C.

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

RS232

6 7 8 9

N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.

RS422

Full Duplex

COM 2

6 7 8 9

N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.

RS485

2

1

DCD- TXD

RS232

2 4 6

9

2

1 9

RXD+ TXD+

RS422

Full Duplex

JP13 (for COM 1)/JP17 (for COM 2)

2 4 6

2

1

RS485

2 4 6

9

1 3

5

1-2 On: RS232

(default)

1 3

5

3-4 On: RS422

Full Duplex

1 3

5

5-6 On: RS485

JP8 and JP11 (for COM 1)/JP12 and JP15 (for COM 2)

2 4 6 2 4 6

1 3 5

1-3, 2-4 On:

RS232 (default)

1 3 5

3-5, 4-6 On:

RS422 Full Duplex/RS485

Note:

When COM 1 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP8 and JP11 must be set in accordance to

JP13. And when COM 2 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP12 and JP15 must be set in accordante to JP17.

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COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select

2

1

COM 2:

RS232/422/485

9

Mini PCIe Signal Select

12 10

2

JP18

4 6

1 3 5

1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On:

RS232 (default)

3 1

1-4-7-10, 2-5-8-11 On:

PCIe (default)

12 10

JP9

2 4 6

1 3 5

3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On:

RS232 with power

3 1

2-5-8-11, 3-6-9-12 On: mSATA

COM 1:

RS232/422/485

JP14

2 4 6 2 4 6

1 3 5

1-3 (RI), 2-4 (DCD) On:

RS232 (default)

1 3 5

3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On:

RS232 with power

JP14 (for COM 1) and JP18 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 or RS232 with power. The pin functions of COM 1 and COM 2 will vary according to JP14’s and

JP18’s setting respectively.

JP9 is used to select the Mini PCIe signal: PCIe or mSATA.

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Mini PCIe Power Select

3

2

1

1-2 On: +3.3V

JP6

3

2

1

2-3 On:

+3.3V_standby

(default)

JP6 is used to select the power supplied with the Mini PCIe.

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Chapter 5 - Ports and Connectors

Front Panel I/O Ports

Power Button

Status LED

COM 3

COM 4~6

HDD LED

Reset Button USB 2.0

Note:

The cables for COM 3 to COM 6 are available upon request.

The front panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• 1 Power button with LED

• 1 Reset button

• 1 Status LED

• 1 HDD LED

• 2 Type A USB 2.0 ports

• 4 RS232 serial COM ports

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USB Ports

Chapter 5 Ports and Connectors

USB 2-3

USB 2.0

USB 2

USB 3

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The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with 2 USB

2.0 ports at the front panel I/O ports of the system unit.

Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the

BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

JP10 (for USB 2-3) must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in chapter 4 for more information.

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2

1

9

DCD- TXD

COM 3 to COM 6:

RS232

COM 3

COM 4

COM 5

COM 6

COM 3 to COM 6 are fixed at RS232.

The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

Connecting External Serial Ports

Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.

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Rear Panel I/O Ports

DC-in

COM 1

USB 3.0

LAN 1

LAN 2 VGA

COM 2

USB 2.0

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 1 VGA port



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LAN 1

LAN 2 LAN 1

LAN 2

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VGA Port

VGA

Features

• Intel

®

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller

• Intel

®

I217 Gigabit Ethernet Phy

The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“PCH-IO Configuration” submenu) of the


Driver Installation

Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.

The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

BIOS Setting

Configure the display device in the Chipset menu (“System Agent Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 8 for more information.

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9~36V DC-in USB Ports

USB 1-2

USB 2.0

USB 3.0

USB 8-9

DC-in

-

The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with 2 USB

3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel I/O ports of the system unit.

Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the


Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

JP1 and JP2 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in chapter 4 for more information.

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This jack provides maximum of 120W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Using a voltage higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system board.

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COM (Serial) Ports

2

1

COM 2:

RS232/422/485

9

COM 1:

RS232/422/485

The pin functions of COM port 1 and COM port 2 will vary according to jumpers’ settings.

These jumpers allow you to configure the Serial COM ports to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or

RS485. Refer to “COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select” and “COM 1/COM 2 RS232/Power Select“ in chapter 4 for more information.

The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

Connecting External Serial Ports

Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.

Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the


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COM 1

TXD- N.C.

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

RS232

6 7 8 9

N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.

RS422

Full Duplex

COM 2

6 7 8 9

N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.

RS485

2

1

DCD- TXD

RS232

2 4 6

9

2

1 9

RXD+ TXD+

RS422

Full Duplex

JP13 (for COM 1)/JP17 (for COM 2)

2 4 6

2

1

RS485

2 4 6

9

1 3

5

1-2 On: RS232

(default)

1 3

5

3-4 On: RS422

Full Duplex

1 3

5

5-6 On: RS485

JP8 and JP11 (for COM 1)/JP12 and JP15 (for COM 2)

2 4 6 2 4 6

1 3 5

1-3, 2-4 On:

RS232 (default)

1 3 5

3-5, 4-6 On:

RS422 Full Duplex/RS485

Note:

When COM 1 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP8 and JP11 must be set in accordance to

JP13. And when COM 2 RS232/422/485 is selected, JP12 and JP15 must be set in accordante to JP17.

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SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors

I/O Connectors

Parallel Connector

2

1

Parallel

26

25

The 25-pin connector is used to connect an external parallel port. The parallel port connects your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP.

SPP

(Standard Parallel Port)

ECP

(Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP

(Enhanced Parallel Port)

Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.

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SATA 1

1

RXN GND

SATA 0

1

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

RXP

GND

7

SATA 3.0 6Gb/s

Features

• 2 Serial ATA 3.0 ports

- SATA port 0 and 1 with data transfer rate up to 6Gb/s

• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller

The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect the Serial ATA device. Connect one end of the

Serial ATA data cable to a SATA connector on the system board and the other end to your

Serial ATA device.

The power cable must be connected from the system board’s Serial ATA power connector to the SATA drive’s power connector in order to provide power to the drive.

BIOS Setting

Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced submenu (“SATA Confiuration” section) of the


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SATA (Serial ATA) Power Connectors

SATA

Power 1

SATA

Power 0

1

4

+12V

Ground

Ground

+5V

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SMBus Connector

SMBUS Data

GND

NC

2

1

6

5

SMBus

+3.3V_standby

SMBUS_Alert

SMBUS Clock

These SATA power connectors supply power to the SATA drive. Connect one end of the provided power cable to the SATA power connector and the other end to your storage device.

The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.

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Cooling Fan Connectors

Top View

Bottom View


System

Fan

1 3

Chapter 5

The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.

BIOS Setting

The Advanced menu (“PC Health Status” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 7 for more information.

CPU Fan 1

1

4

Ground

Power

Sense

Speed Control

CPU Fan 2

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Standby Power LED

Chapter 5

Chassis Intrusion Connector

1 2

Signal

Ground

Chassis

Intrusion

Standby Power LED

This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.

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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector

2

1

10

9

PS/2 KB/MS

Chapter 5

Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting

JP3 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Select” in chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥ 720mA.

The Keyboard/Mouse connector is used to connect PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse by means of a PS/2 cable. Connect one end of the cable to the Keyboard/Mouse connector. The other ends are used to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse.

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

Connect to the board’s Keyboard/Mouse connector


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Expansion Slots

EXC

Chapter 5

Mini PCI Express

PCI Express x16 PCI Express x4

Mini PCIe Slot

The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor

PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI.

PCI Express x16 Slot

Install PCI Express x16 graphics card, that comply to the PCI Express specifications, into the

PCI Express x16 slot. To install a graphics card into the x16 slot, align the graphics card above the slot then press it down firmly until it is completely seated in the slot. The retaining clip of the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place.

PCI Express x4 Slot

Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot.

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EXC Slot

The EXC interface is used to install an EXC card for I/O expansion.

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Battery

Battery

The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.

Safety Measures





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Chapter 6 - Mounting Options

Wall Mount

The wall mount kit includes the following:

• 2 Wall mount brackets

• 4 Bracket screws

Chapter 6

2. Use the provided mounting screws to secure the wall mount brackets on each side of the

system unit.

Wall mount bracket

Mounting screw

Wall mount bracket

1. The wall mounting holes are located on the bottom side of the system unit.

Mounting hole

Ø3.60

262.80

251.80

4.00

5.00

Ø8.50

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Chapter 7 - BIOS Setup

Overview

The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board.

The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed

CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.

It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.

Note:

The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.

Default Configuration

Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.

The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

Legends

Keys Function

Right and Left arrows

Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

Up and Down arrows

<Esc>

+ (plus key)

- (minus key)

Tab

<F1>

<F2>

<F3>

<F4>

<Enter>

Moves the hightlight up or down between submenu or fi elds.

Exit to the BIOS Setup Utility.

Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.

Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted fi eld.

Select a fi eld.

Displays General Help

Pervious values

Optimized defaults

Saves and resets the setup program

Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.

Submenu

When “



“ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>.

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Chapter 7

AMI BIOS Setup Utility

Main

The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

Main

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

Choose the system default language

BIOS Information

BIOS Vendor

Core Version

Compliancy

Project Version

Build Date and Time

System Language

System Date

System Time

Access Level

American Megatrends

4.6.5.4

UEFI 2.3.1; PI 1.2

1AQQW 0.25 x64

01/09/2015 13:47:26

[English]

[Thu 09/01/2015]

[15:49:15]

Administraor





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit

Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.

System Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.

System Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to

23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

Important:

Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

Main











ACPI Power Management Confi guration

Trusted Computing

CPU Confi guration











SATA Confi guration

PCH-FW Confi guration

USB Confi guration

Super IO Confi guration





PC Health Status

Network Stack

ACPI Power Management

Confi guration

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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ACPI Power Management Configuration

This section is used to configure the ACPI power management.


Advanced

ACPI Power Management Confi guration

Resume by PME

Resume by Ring

Resume by RTC Alarm

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

About Resume by PME

(PCI, PCIE, LAN). If

PME is enabled then PCH

After-G3 Function is enabled, too. But Auto Power

On function is fail.

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit


Resume by PME

Enables this field to use the PME signal to wake up the system.

Resume by Ring

Enables this field to use the Ring signal to wake up the system.

Resume by RTC Alarm

When Enabled, the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event.

Chapter 7

Trusted Computing

This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations.


Advanced

Confi guration

Security Device Support

Current Status Information

No Security Device Found

[Disable]

Enables or Disables

BIOS support for security device. O.S will not show

Security Device. TCG

EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save and Reset

ESC: Exit


Security Device Support

This field is used to enable or disable BIOS supporting for the security device. O.S will not show the security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.

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CPU Configuration

This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.


Advanced

CPU Confi guration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770S CPU @ 3.10GHz

CPU Signature

306c3

Processor Family

6

Microcode Patch

1a

FSB Speed

100 MHz

Max CPU Speed

3100 MHz

Min CPU Speed

800 MHz

CPU Speed

3100 MHz

Processor Cores

4

Intel HT Technology

Supported

Intel VT-X Technology

Supported

Intel SMX Technology

Supported

64-bit

Supported

EIST Technology

Supported

CPU C3 State

Supported

CPU C6 State

Supported

CPU C7 State

Supported

L1 Data Cache

L1 Code Cache

L2 Cache

L3 Cache

32 KB x 4

32 KB x 4

256 KB x 4

8192 KB

Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading

Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for

Hyper-Threading

Technology). When

Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit

Hyper-threading

Active Processor Cores

Intel Virtualization Technology

EIST

[Enabled]

[All]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]


Hyper-threading

Enables this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

Active Processor Cores

Number of cores to enable in each processor package.

Intel Virtualization Technology

When this field is set to Enabled, the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology.

EIST

This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.

SATA Configuration

This section is used to configure the settings of Serial ATA devices.


Advanced

SATA Controller(s)

SATA Mode Selection

Serial ATA Port 0

Software Preserve

Serial ATA Port 1

Software Preserve mATA Port

Software Preserve

CFAST Port

Software Preserve

[Enabled]

[IDE]

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Enable or disable SATA

Device.

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


SATA Controller(s)

This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA devices.

SATA Mode Selection

The mode selection determines how the SATA controller(s) operates.

IDE Mode

This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices.

AHCI Mode

This option allows the Serial ATA devices to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface).

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When IDE mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information:


Advanced

SATA Controller(s)

SATA Mode Selection

Serial ATA Port 0

Software Preserve

Serial ATA Port 1

Software Preserve mATA Port

Software Preserve

CFAST Port

Software Preserve

[Enabled]

[IDE]

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Empty

Unknown

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


When AHCI mode is selected in the SATA Mode Selection, it will display the following information:


Advanced

SATA Controller(s)

SATA Mode Selection

SATA Controller Speed

Serial ATA Port 0

Software Preserve

Port 0

Hot Plug

Serial ATA Port 1

Software Preserve

Port 1

Hot Plug mATA Port

Software Preserve mSATA Port

Hot Plug

CFAST Port

Software Preserve

Port 5

Hot Plug

[Enabled]

[AHCI]

[Default]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Empty

Unknown

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.

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

Enter:

+/-:

F1:

F2:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

General Help

Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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SATA Controller Speed

Indicates the maximum speed that the Serial ATA controller can support.

Port 0, Port 1, mSATA Port, Port 5

Enables or disables these Serial ATA ports.

Hot Plug

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This section is used to configure the parameters of Management Engine Technology.

ME FW Version

ME Firmware Mode

ME Firmware Type

ME Firmware SKU




Advanced

9.1.2.1010

Normal Mode

Full Sku Firmware

1.5MB

Confi gure Management

Engine Technology

Parameters

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Firmware Update Configuration

Enables or disables the Me FW Image Re-Flash function.


Advanced

Me FW Image Re-Flash [Disabled]

Enable/Disable Me FW

Image Re-Flash function.

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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USB Configuration

This section is used to configure USB.


Advanced

USB Confi guration

USB Module Version

USB Devices:

1 Drive, 2 Keyboards, 1 Mouse, 2 Hubs

Legacy USB Support

USB3.0 Support

XHCI Hand-off

EHCI Hand-off

8.10.27

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for

EFI applications.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Legacy USB Support

Enabled

Enables legacy USB.

Auto

Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected.

Disabled

Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.

USB3.0 Support

Enable or disable the support of the USB 3.0 (XHCI) controller.

XHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes without the support of XHCI hand-off. The change of

XHCI ownership should be claimed by the XHCI driver.

EHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes without the support of EHCI hand-off. The change of

EHCI ownership should be claimed by the EHCI driver.

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This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.

Super IO Confi guration

Super IO Chip




Advanced

Restore AC Power Loss

NCT6106D

[Power Off]

Restore AC Power Loss

Help.

[Second]

0

WatchDog Timer Unit

Super IO Watchdog Timer









Serial Port 0 Confi guration














Parallel Port Confi guration

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Restore AC Power Loss

Power Off

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.

Power On

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.

Last State

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.

Watchdog Timer Unit

Selects the watchdog timer unit: second or minute.

Super IO Watchdog Timer

Sets the timeout value of the super IO watchdog timer. 0 means disabled.

Serial Port 0 Configuration and Serial Port 5 Configuration

Sets parameters of serial port 0 (COM A) and serial port 5 (COM F).


Advanced


Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

RS485 Auto Flow

[Enabled]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

[Auto]

[Disabled]

Enable or Disable Serial

Port (COM)

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

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit



Advanced


Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

RS485 Auto Flow

[Enabled]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

[Auto]

[Disabled]


Port (COM)





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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Port (COM)

Serial Port

Device Settings

[Enabled]

IO=3E8h; IRQ=5;

Change Settings

[Auto]





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit



Advanced


Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;

[Auto]


Port (COM)





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Chapter 7


Advanced


Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=2E0h; IRQ=10;

[Auto]


Port (COM)





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit



Advanced


Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=2F0h; IRQ=6;

[Auto]


Port (COM)





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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Serial Port

Enables or disables the serial port (COM).

Change Settings

Selects the IO/IRQ settings for the super I/O device.

RS485 Auto Flow

Sets the RS485 auto flow for the serial port.


Advanced

Parallel Port Confi guration

Enable or Disable Parallel

Port (LPT/LPTE)

Parallel Port

[Enabled]

Change Settings

Device Mode

[Auto]

[STD Printer Mode]





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Parallel Port

Enables or disables the parallel port (LPT/LPTE).

Change Settings

Selects the IO/IRQ settings for the super I/O device.

Device Mode

Selects the device mode for the parallel port.


Chapter 7

PC Health Status

This section displays the hardware health monitor.

PC Health Status

Case Open


Advanced

Smart Fan Function

Setting

 Smart Fan Function

CPU Fan 1 Speed

CPU Fan 2 Speed

System Fan Speed

VCore

+5V

+12V

+1.5V

+3.3V

3VSB

VBAT

[Disabled]

: +51.5 C

: +34.5 C

: N/A

: N/A

: N/A

: +1.792 V

: +5.038 V

: +12.056 V

: +1.536 V

: +3.296 V

: +3.344 V

: +3.056 V





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Smart Fan Function


Advanced

Smart Fan Function

Enable CPU Smart Fan

CPU Smart Fan (1) Control

Boundary 4

Boundary 3

Boundary 2

Boundary 1

Speed Count 5

Speed Count 4

Speed Count 3

Speed Count 2

Speed Count 1

[Enabled]

60

50

40

30

100

75

50

40

30

CPU Smart Fan (2) Control

Boundary 4

Boundary 3

Boundary 2

Boundary 1

Speed Count 5

Speed Count 4

Speed Count 3

Speed Count 2

Speed Count 1

[Enabled]

60

50

40

30

100

75

50

40

30





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit

System Smart Fan Control

Boundary 4

Boundary 3

Boundary 2

Boundary 1

Speed Count 5

Speed Count 4

Speed Count 3

Speed Count 2

Speed Count 1

[Enabled]

60

50

40

30

100

75

50

40

30


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CPU Smart Fan Control

When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the

CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.

System Smart Fan Control

When this feature is set to Automatic, the System’s fan speed will rotate according to the System’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.

Boundary 1 to Boundary 4

The range is 0-127.

Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5

The range is 1-100%.

Case Open

Sets this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.

Network Stack

This section is used to enable or disable UEFI network stack.

Network Stack


Advanced

[Disabled] Enable/Disable UEFI network stack.





Enter:

+/-:

F1:

F2:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

General Help

Previous Values


F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


When Network Stack is enabled, it will display the following information:


Advanced

Network Stack

Ipv4 PXE Support

Ipv6 PXE Support

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enable/Disable UEFI network stack.





Enter:

+/-:

F1:

F2:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

General Help

Previous Values


F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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Ipv4 PXE Support

When enabled, Ipv4 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will not be created.

Ipv6 PXE Support

When enabled, Ipv6 PXE boot supports. When disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will not be created.

Chapter 7

Chipset

This section configures relevant chipset functions.

Main






Advanced

Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit

System Agent (SA) Confi guration

PCH-IO Confi guration

System Agent (SA)

Parameters





Enter:

+/-:

F1:

F2:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

General Help

Previous Values


F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit



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System Agent (SA) Configuration

This section is used to configure the parameters of System Agent.

System Agent Bridge Name

System Agent RC Version

VT-d Capability

VT-d


Chipset

Haswell

1.5.0.0

Supported

[Enabled]

Check to enable VT-d function on MCH.

 Graphics Confi guration

 NB PCIe Confi guration

 Memory Confi guration





Enter:

+/-:

F1:

F2:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

General Help

Previous Values


F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


VT-d

Checks to enable VT-d function on MCH.

Chapter 7

Graphics Configuration

This field configures the graphics settings.

Graphics Confi guration

IGFX VBIOS Version

IGfx Frequency

Primary Display

Internal Graphics

DVMT Pre-Allocated

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

 LCD Control


Chipset

2166

700 MHz

[Auto]

[Auto]

[32M]

[256M]

Select which of IGFX/

PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary

Display.





Enter:

+/-:

Select Screen

Select Item

Select

Change Opt.

F1:

F2:

General Help

Previous Values

F3:

F4: Save & Reset

ESC:

Optimized Defaults

Exit


Primary Display

Auto When the system boots, it will auto detects the display device.

IGFX When the system boots, it will first initialize the onboard VGA.

PEG When the system boots, it will first initialize the PCI Express x16 graphics card.

Internal Graphics

Keeps IGD enabled based on the setup options

.

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DVMT Pre-Allocated

Selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal

Graphics Device. Please refer to the information below.


IGFX VBIOS Version

IGfx Frequency

Primary Display

Internal Graphics

DVMT Pre-Allocated

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

 LCD Control


Chipset

2166

700 MHz

DVMT Pre-Allocated

32M

64M

96M

128M

160M

192M

224M

256M

288M

320M

352M

384M

416M

448M

480M

512M

1024M

Select DVMT5.0 Pre-

Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics

Device.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Selects DVMT 5.0 total graphics memory size used by the internal graphics device.

Please refer to the information below.


Chipset


IGFX VBIOS Version

IGfx Frequency

Primary Display

Internal Graphics

DVMT Pre-Allocated

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

 LCD Control

2166

700 MHz

[Auto]

[Auto

[32M]]

[256M]

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Select DVMT5.0 Total

Graphics Memory size used by the Internal

Graphics Device.

128M

256M

MAX





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Chapter 7

LCD Control

This field configures the LCD control.

LCD Control


Chipset

Primary IGFX Boot Display

[VBIOS Default]

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present.

Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection.

VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


When any device is selected in the Primary IGFX Boot Display, it will display the following information:

LCD Control


Chipset

Primary IGFX Boot Display

Secondary IGFX Boot Display

[CRT]

[None]

Select the Video Device which will be activated during POST. This has no effect if external graphics present.

Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection.

VGA modes will be supported only on primary display.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Secondary IGFX Boot Display

Selects the secondary display device.

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NB PCIe Configuration

This field is used to configure the settings of NB PCI Express.

NB PCIe Confi guration

PEG0 - Gen X

Enable PEG


Chipset

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Confi gure PEG0

B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen2.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Enable PEG

Enables or disables the PEG.

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Memory Configuration

This field only displays the memory configuration.


Chipset

Memory Information

Memory RC Version

Memory Frequency

Total Memory

Memory Voltage

DIMM#1

DIMM#2

CAS Latency (tCL)

Minimum delay time

CAS to RAS (tRCDmin)

Row Precharge (tRPmin)

Active to Precharge (tRASmin)



1.5.0.0

1600 Mhz

2048 MB (DDR3)

1.50V

2048 MB (DDR3)

Not Present

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11

11

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



Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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PCH-IO Configuration

This section illustrates the PCH parameters.


Chipset

Intel PCH RC Version

Intel PCH SKU Name

Intel PCH Rev ID

 PCI Express Confi guration

 USB Confi guration

 PCH Azalia Confi guration

Onboard I217 LAN Controller

Onboard I210 LAN Controller

High Precision Event Timer Confi guration

High Precision Timer

1.5.0.0

H81

05/C2

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

PCI Express Confi guration settings.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Onboard I217 LAN Controller

Enables or disables the onboard I217 LAN controller.

Onboard I210 LAN Controller

Enables or disables the onboard I210 LAN controller

High Precision Timer

Enables or disables the High Precision Event Timer.

Chapter 7

PCI Express Configuration

This field is used to configure the PCI Express settings.


Chipset

PCI Express Confi guration

 PCI Express Root Port 4







PCI Express Root Port 5








Settings.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


PCI Express Root Port 4 to PCI Express Root Port 7

Enables or disables the PCI Express Root Port.


Chipset


PCIe Speed

[Enabled]

[Auto]

Control the PCI Express

Root Port.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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Chipset


PCIe Speed

[Enabled]

[Auto]


Root Port.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit



Chipset


PCIe Speed

[Enabled]

[Auto]


Root Port.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Chapter 7


Chipset


PCIe Speed

[Enabled]

[Auto]


Root Port.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


PCIe Speed

Selects the speed of PCI Express port: Auto, Gen 1 or Gen 2.

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USB Configuration

This field is used to configure the USB settings.


Chipset

USB Confi guration

USB Precondition

XHCI Mode

USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

Precondition work on

USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


USB Precondition

Precondition works on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration.

Chapter 7

XHCI Mode

Selects the operation mode of XHCI controller. These options are Auto, Enabled,

and Disabled. When Disabled is selected in the XHCI Mode, it will display the following

information:

USB Confi guration

USB Precondition

XHCI Mode


Chipset

Mode of operation of

XHCI controller.

EHCI1

EHCI2


[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


EHCI 1 and EHCI 2

These fields are used to control the functions of USB EHCI (USB 2.0) controllers

.

One EHCI controller must always be enabled.

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USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control

This field is used to control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling. When enabled,

it will display the following information:

USB Confi guration

USB Precondition

XHCI Mode


Chipset

Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.


USB Port #0

USB Port #1

USB Port #2

USB Port #3

USB Port #8

USB Port #9

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


USB Port #0/1/2/3/8/9

Enables or disables these USB ports.

Chapter 7

PCH Azalia Configuration

This field is used to configure the PCH Azalia settings.

PCH Azalia Confi guration

Azalia


Chipset

[Auto]

Control detection of the

Azalia device.

Disable= Azalia will be unconditionally disabled

Enabled= Azalia will be unconditionally enabled

Auto=Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise.





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


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Boot

Main

Boot Confi guration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State

Quiet Boot


Advanced Chipset Boot

1

[On]

Security

[Disabled]

Save & Exit

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

65535(0xFFFF) means indefi nite waiting.

Boot Option Priorities

CSM Parameters





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Setup Prompt Timeout

Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Quiet Boot

Enables or disables the quiet boot function.

CSM Parameters

Main


Advanced


Launch CSM

Boot option fi lter

Launch PXE OpROM policy

Launch Storage OpROM policy

[Enabled]

[UEFI and Legacy]

[Do not launch]

[Legacy only]

This option controls if

CSM will be launched.

Other PCI device ROM priority [Legacy OpROM]





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Launch CSM

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

Boot option filter

This option controls what devices system can be boot to.

Launch PXE OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy

Controls the execution of UEFI and legacy storage OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

For PCI devices other than Network, Mass Storage, or Video defines which OpROM to launch.

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Security

Main


Advanced

Password Description


Set Administrator

Password.

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

If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have

Administrator rights.

The password length must be in the following range:

Minimum length 3

Maximum length 20

Administrator Password

User Password





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

HDD Security Confi guration

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Administrator Password

Sets the administrator password.

User Password

Sets the user password.

Chapter 7

Save & Exit

Main



Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Reset the system after saving the changes.

Restore Defaults

Boot Override

SanDisk

UEFI: SanDisk

Launch EFI Shell from fi lesystem device





Select Screen

Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F4: Save & Reset

ESC: Exit


Save Changes and Reset

To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made

.

Discard Changes and Reset

To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.

Restore Defaults

To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices

.

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS.

EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.

To execute the utility, type:

A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.

C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos fi lename /B /P /N

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

| AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25

|

| Copyright (C)2008 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved.

|

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Erasing BootBlock ....................

Writing BootBlock ....................

Verifying BootBlock .................

done done done done done done done

C:\AFU\AFUDOS>

Chapter 7

Notice: BIOS SPI ROM

1. The Intel

®

Management Engine has already been integrated into this system board. Due to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board and used on another system board of the same model.

2. The BIOS (SPI ROM) on this system board must be the original equipment from the factory and cannot be used to replace one which has been utilized on other system boards.

3. If you do not follow the methods above, the Intel

®

Management Engine will not be updated and will cease to be effective.

Note:

a. You can take advantage of flash tools to update the default configuration of the

BIOS (SPI ROM) to the latest version anytime.

b. When the BIOS IC needs to be replaced, you have to populate it properly onto the system board after the EEPROM programmer has been burned and follow the technical person's instructions to confirm that the MAC address should be burned or not.


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Chapter 8

Chapter 8 - Supported Software

Some devices of the system require drivers from hardware manufactures to operate properly.

The system may come with a CD/DVD that contains drivers, utilities and software applications.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The auto-run screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear.

If the “Autorun” does not automatically start, please go to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.

If your product package does not include a CD/DVD, you can download the latest drivers from the DFI Download Center: http://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter

Once you are in the Download Center page, select your product or type the model name and click "Search" to find product-related resources such as documentation and drivers.

Auto Run Page (For Windows 8)

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Auto Run Page (For Windows 7)

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Auto Run Pages (For Windows XP)

Chapter 8

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP)

Note:

Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your

Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.

To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.

1. Read the license agreement carefully.

Click “I have read and accept

the terms of the License Agree

ment” then click Install.

2. Setup is now installing the driver.

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3. Click Exit.


Chapter 8

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows

®

INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.

4. Click Finish to exit setup.


Chapter 8

Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP)

To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.

1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next.

2. To start installation, click

Next.

3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.

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Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP)

To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. To start installation, click

Next.

Chapter 8

4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.


5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

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Intel HD Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8)

To install the driver, click “Intel HD Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.

Click Next.

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4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.

By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes

(while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears. The

“blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance.


5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.


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Intel Management Engine Drivers

(For Windows 7and Windows 8)

To install the driver, click “Intel Management Engine Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

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3. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.

4. After completing installation, click Finish.



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Audio Drivers

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.


Chapter 8

Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP)

The LAN drivers for Windows XP supporting on the Haswell system board has to be installed manually. When you want to install the LAN driver for Windows XP, please follow the steps below to accomplish the installation.

1. Launch the Hardware

Update Wizard for the selected device. Select

"Update Driver."

2. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.


2. Choose "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click "Next" to continue the installation.

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6. Insert the installation disk and make sure the selected drive is correct.

7. Select the device driver

you want to install for this

hardware and then click

"Next."

(For 32-bit, the fi le name is “e1d5132.inf”.)

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9. Click "Finish" to close the wizard.

10. After completing the installation, the Network adapters

"Intel(R) Ethernet Connection

I217LM" will appear on the computer management list.

8. Check the software you

are installing, Then, click

"Continue Anyway" to start

the installation.

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To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.


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4. Click Install to begin the installation.

5. After completing installation, click Finish.

2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.

3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next.

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HW Utility

DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog,and DIO. To access the utility, click

“HW Utility” on the main menu.

Note:

If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.

1. Setup is ready to instal

the DFI Utility driver

Click “Next”.

3. Click “Install” to begin the

installation.

4. After completing installa

tion, click “Finish”.

2. Click “I accept the terms in

the license agreement” then

click “Next”.

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The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.

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Information

HW Health Set


HW Health

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DIO

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Intel USB 3.0 Drivers (For Windows 7)

To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Driver” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver.

Click Next.



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3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is currently installing the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.

5. After completing installation, click

Finish.


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Intel USB 3.0 Host Drivers (For Windows 7 and Windows 8)

To install the driver, click “Intel USB 3.0 Host Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Click “Intel USB 3.0 Host Drivers” on the main menu to prepare the installation.

2. It indicates the setup status.

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3. Click “finish“ to complete the installation.

Chapter 8

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

(For Windows 7 and Windows 8)

The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.

To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

2. Read the warning then click

Yes.

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5. Setup is now installing the utility.

Click Next to continue.


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6. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.


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Infineon TPM Driver and Tool (optional)

To install the driver, click “Infineon TPM driver and tool (option)” on the main menu.

1. The setup program is preparing to install the driver.

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4. Enter the necessary information and then click Next.

5. Select a setup type and then click

Next.

2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

6. Click Install.

3. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click “Next”.

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7. TPM requires installing the Microsoft Visual C++ package prior to installing the utility. Click Install.

8. The setup program is currently installing the Microsoft Visual

C++ package.

9. Click Finish.

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10. Click “Yes“ to restart your system.

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Nuvton-SIO

To install the driver, click “Nuvton-SIO” on the main menu.

1. The setup program is preparing to install the driver.

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4. Installing status.

5. Click “Finish“ to exit the wizard after the installation is completed.

2. The setup program is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

3. Click “Install” to begin the installation.

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Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3

To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.

1. Click Next to install or click

Change Destination Folder to select another folder.

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2. Click Install to begin installation.

3. Click Finish to exit installation.

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Chapter 9 - Digital I/O Programming Guide

Register Description

The Input Port Register (register 0) reflects the incoming logic levels of the pins, regardless of whether the pin if defined as an input or output by the Configuration Register. They act only on the red operation. Writes to this register have no effect. The default value (X) is determined by the externally applied logic level. Before a red operation, a write transmission is sent with the command byte to indicate to the I

2

C device that the Input Port Regiser will be accessed next.

BIT

DEFAULT

I-7

X

I-6

X

Register 0 (Input Port Register)

I-5

X

I-4

X

I-3

X

I-2

X

I-1

X

I-0

X

The Configuration Register (register 3) configures the direction of the I/O pins. If a bit in this register is set to 1, the corresponding port pin is enabled as an input with a high-impedence output driver. If a bit in this register is cleared to 0, the corresponding port is enabled as an input.

BIT

DEFAULT

C-7

1

C-6

1

Register 3 (Configuration Register)

C-5

1

C-4

1

C-3

1

C-2

1

C-1

1

C-0

1

The Onput Port Register (register 1) shows the outgoing logic levels of the pins defined as outputs by the Configuration Register. Bit values in this register have no effect on pins defined as inputs. In turns, reads from this register reflect the value that is in the flip-flop contolling the output selection, not the actual pin value.

BIT

DEFAULT

O-7

1

O-6

1

Register 1 (Onput Port Register)

O-5

1

O-4

1

O-3

1

O-2

1

O-1

1

O-0

1

The Polarity Inversion Register (register 2) allows polarity inversion of the pins defined as inputs by the Configuration Register. If a bit in this register is set (written with 1), the corresponding port pin’s polarity is inverted. If a bit in this register is clear (written with a 0), the corresponding port pin’s original polarity is retained.

BIT

DEFAULT

N-7

0

N-6

0

Register 2 (Polarity Inversion Register)

N-5

0

N-4

0

N-3

0

N-2

0

N-1

0

N-0

0

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Function Description

I2CWriteByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, Data):

Write a Byte data to a specified I2C Device.

I2CReadByte(SlaveAddr, SubAddr, *Data):

Read a Byte data from a specified I2C Device.

SetBit(*Data, Bit) :

Set Data bit n as “1”.

ClrBit(*Data, Bit) :

Set Data bit n as “0”.

GetBit(Data, Bit) :

Return the value of data bit n.

Sample Code

GPIO Configuration

#defi ne SLAVE_ADDR

#defi ne INPUT_PORT

#defi ne OUTPUT_PORT

#defi ne INVERSION_PORT

#defi ne COMFIG_PORT

GpioConfi g(int PinNum, int Mode)

{

Data;

BYTE TempPinNum = PinNum%8;

0x42

0x00

0x01

0x02

0x03

//Pin0-7 Input/Output Confi guration

I2C_ReadByte(SLAVE_ADDR, CONFIG_PORT, &Data);

if(Mode == 1){SetBit(&Data, TempPinNum);} //Input

else {ClrBit(&Data, TempPinNum);} //Output

I2C_WriteByte(SLAVE_ADDR, CONFIG_PORT, Data);

return 1;

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GPIO Output Process

#defi ne SLAVE_ADDR

#defi ne INPUT_PORT




GpioOut(int PinNum, int Level)

{

Data;


0x42

0x00

0x01

0x02

0x03

//Pin0-7

I2C_ReadByte(SLAVE_ADDR, OUTPUT_PORT, &Data); if(Level == 0){ClrBit(&Data, TempPinNum);} else {SetBit(&Data, TempPinNum);}

I2C_WriteByte(SLAVE_ADDR, OUTPUT_PORT, Data);

return 1;

GPIO Iutput Process

#defi ne SLAVE_ADDR

#defi ne INPUT_PORT




GpioIn(int PinNum, int *Status)

{

Data;

BYTE Group = PinNum/8;


0x42

0x00

0x01

0x02

0x03

//Pin0-7

I2C_ReadByte(SLAVE_ADDR, INPUT_PORT, &Data);

*Status = GetBit(Data, TempPinNum);

return 1;

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Appendix A - Watchdog Sample Code

;Software programming example:

;---------------------------------------------

;(1) Enter Super IO Confi guration mode

;---------------------------------------------

MOV DX,4EH

MOV AL,87H

OUT DX,AL

OUT DX,AL

;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

;(2) Confi guration Logical Device 8, register CRF0/CRF1 (WDT Control/WDT timer)

;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MOV DX,4EH

MOV AL,07H

OUT DX,AL

;Ready to Program Logical Device

MOV DX,4FH

MOV AL,08H

OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,4EH

MOV AL, F1H

OUT DX,AL

;Select Logical Device 8

;Select watchdog timer register

MOV DX,4FH

MOV AL,10H

OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,4EH

MOV AL, F0H

OUT DX,AL

;Set watchdog timer value

;Select watchdog Control Register

MOV DX,4FH

MOV AL,02H

OUT DX,AL

;Set Watchdog Control Value

;----------------------------------------------------------------

;(1) Exit extended function mode

;----------------------------------------------------------------

MOV DX,4EH

MOV AL,AAH

OUT DX,AL

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Appendix B

Appendix B - System Error Message

When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.

Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

Important:

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

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the

VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)

Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)

Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)

HDD reset failed.


HDD controller diagnostics failed.


HDD initialization error.


Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.


Sector Verify failed.

Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key

The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.

Manufacturing POST loop

System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.

BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted

The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

Memory test fail

The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).

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Appendix C

Appendix C - Troubleshooting Checklist

Troubleshooting Checklist

This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below.

1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.

2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.

3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.

4. The monitor is turned on.

5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.

6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.

7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.

Monitor/Display

If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:

1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.

2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter.

4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob.

The picture seems to be constantly moving.

1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.

Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system.

2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using.

3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary.

Floppy Drive

The computer cannot access the floppy drive.

1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.

2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.

3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.

4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.

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Appendix C

Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.

Serial Port

The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters.

1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.

2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard

I/O or the address setting.

4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.

Keyboard

Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.

1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.

2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process.

System Board

1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.

2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.

3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.

4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.

5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket.

6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.

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