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1. 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Intel R Matrix storage Manager option ROM oz 5 8 1811 ICH39R wHAIDS Copyright C 2603 87 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Drives Capacity Status Bootable fire you sure you want to delete Volume Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED Tl Select ESC1 Previous Mena DEL Delete Uolume Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 62 Resetting disks to Non RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set des in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD When you install a broken RAID HDD you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager you may do so by resetting the disk to Non RAID You will however lose all data and previous RAID configu rations To reset disks to Non RAID l In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press lt En ter 1 Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Vol
2. Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults gt Smart Fan Function Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Control Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal Options SMART Fan start PWM value 28 Normal auto adjusts de CPU DeltaT 3 pending on the CPU tem SMART Fan start Offset 32 perature Fan1 Slope PWM value 1 Unitl 4 Fan1 Full Speed Offset 7 Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environ ment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust de pending on user s pa rameter lt Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings SMART Fan Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage Using BIOS SMART Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will
3. 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices 81 SOINDYTD 01 peau 10443 dn1 s SONO gunies SOI Ajipouu Ja ye 1463581 pue SOND 112 9 qeisun JO 3Je3s O Ie WAISAS uu qo d AAH 3NSSI INAP JeJeudiJad S9A VINY 3261000 JIJ J 1181591 pue SOND 419 YNY 1261000 lt Aejdsip seu JoWUOW JI 29u ule qoJd pueog pa3221ep 10u YDA ON sd q Yous g pue daaq 3u0 T J S9A ainyies A1ouu uu JO payasul 4e3s9J pue 118 591 p A 19doud you Aow w WNIA sdaaq 140us JI 9949S 150d 18 EH 193905 PM 03 128uuoo JO U91IMS Sd uo VAN odie HED ON SOA SOA VIAM 1981409 lt uje qoJd pJeoqg J pa199UU09 SI pseog JO nSd YUM Wa qodd vv samod AZT fid J PUNES G n AU sey JOJUOUW JI pau ON ON SOA 193Y9 pue SOI Y19 SOA uo P3UIN SI u23IMs NSd pue gun
4. 27 lii iv PC Healh MAUS yea M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Load Default Settings Supervisor Password User PUSSWODFU arrasar idas DAVE ENE SC arar Ext Without SaM ia Updating the BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 Running SEUD iii Manual Installation Utility Software Reference Chapter 5 ATI CrossFire Technology Support Requirements uu Poo Installing CrossFire graphics cards The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box VIC A A E E A A E lo Enable Cross ire M siina ista Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Before creating a RAID set Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility Creating a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Resetting disks to Non RAID Exiting Se DNO uu Chapter 7 NVIDIAO Hybrid SLIO Technology Support o AN OES Pl N
5. TM Status TM1 TM2 This item displays CPU Monitor status Enhanced Halt C1E Disabed This item enables or disables enhanced halt Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit When suppports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enable this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled This item enables or disables enhanced halt CIE Intel XD Bit Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit Using BIOS 33 Intel VT Enabled When enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology Intel EIST Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Intel R TurboMode tech Enabled This item enables or disables Intel TurboMode Technology support Factory default TDC limit value 760 This item shows the factory default TDC limit value Factory default TDP limit value 760 This item shows the factory default TDP limit value Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Enable this item to shorten the power on testing POST and have your system start up faster You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly Boot Up Numlock Status ON This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started APIC Mode
6. Warning Please pay attention that doing overvoltage may result in damage to hardware Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 45 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box to ask 1f you are sure to install optimized defaults or not You select OK and then press lt Enter gt the Setup Utility loads all default values or select Cancel and then press lt Enter gt the Setup Utility does not load default values Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Not Installed Help item Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Install or Change the password Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Supervisor Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS User Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc User
7. Nepali Punjabi Tamil n Thai Chinese simplified Chinese traditional Other Es English Keyboard Setting Up eJIFFY 17 How to change display language Open the Language Control Panel and click S to show the display language list Check your desired display language Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting 2 Display language Display Language Check to select your language Your selection will be applied after rebooting Check Language Language ay pal Arabic Deutsch German English UK English UK English US English US Espanol Spanish Francais French nav Hebrew Indonesia Indonesian Italiano Italian H 258 Japanese 120 Korean Nederlandse Dutch Polska Polish Portugu s Portuguese Pycckun Russian Inu Thai T rkce Turkish YkpaiHcbka Ukrainian Viet Vietnamese ial BAZ Chinese Simplified SN Chinese Traditional Q cancel ok Note Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk Setting Up eJIFFY 78 Setting Up eJIFFY Chapter 9 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the V
8. This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD ROM drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard inter face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional Refer to the illustration below for proper installation Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply This motherboard supports the Hot Plug function Installing the Motherboard 21 22 Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports PS2 mouse PS2 keyboard PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard CLR_CMOS Button eSATA Port Le LAN Ports USB P
9. minimum power required by your system NVIDIA requires that customers update their current inventory and future builds of GeForce 8400 GS 8400 cards using VBIOS version 62 98 29 00 00 or later NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support 66 Installation and Use 1 Prepare one Hybrid SLI enabled graphics card 2 Insert the Hybrid SLI enabled graphics card into the PCIEX16 Slot on the motherboard 5 Enter Window Vista 7 to install the latest driver which supports the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology 6 Restart your computer after installing the driver You can see the green icon of NVIDIA Hybrid SLI in the bottom right hand corner while accessing the Windows Vista again 7 Click the green Hybrid SLI icon then the choosing menu appears Select a graphics mode There are three SLI modes for you to select Save Power Boost Performance and Additional Displays NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support 67 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Graphics 3 Select a graphics mode _ Save Power Boost Performance Additional Displays What is Hybrid SLI 4 08 PM Whether the Save Power and Boost Performace can be used depends on the graphics card being inserted 8 Click with your right mouse button on My Computer then click the option Man age and choose the Device Manager finally click the Display Adapters The following screen appears file Achen View Help tu m Bi mi ee aak floppy dre enmtrell
10. BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow
11. BIOS util ity 1 During POST press lt Ctrl I gt to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option BUA vrb Copyright C 2003 87 Intel Corporation RAID Volumes Hone defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial 8 Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor 7H588F8B HELID3FLH 465 86B J 31358832843 SOMBELEY 465 068 Press to enter Configuration Utility 2 The main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7 6 80 1811 ICH9R RAIDS All Rights Reserved Reset Disks to Exit RAID Volumes fone defined Physical Disks Fort Drive Model serial 3 Size Type Status Vol ID xtor 7H388FB HBIDJFLH 465 868 HI Select ESC I Exit ENTER I Select Menu 99 Creating a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter Create RAID Volume Reset biska to Hom RAID 2 Belete BAID Volume Exit 2 When the RAID Level item is highlighted use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create Hane Volume RAID Level BIN Disks Select Dish Strip Size 120KB Capacity 931 5 Gh Create Volume Home UalumeQ RAID Level Disks Select Strip Sige Wea Capacity 465 8 GH
12. Create Volume When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item OL will be selectable Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD i Hame Volame RAID Level B Stri Disks 3 1 Strip Size Capacity Create Volume 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks Mame Volumet RAID Level RAlbeiStripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity GB Create Volume 60 4 When done press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm other wise press lt N gt Manager option ROA KN TEBI YI 10H i5 Intel Corporation All Bights Reserved i UolumeB RAID Level ARIDOLS tr ipe elect Disk Disks 5 Strip Size 128MB Capacity 331 5 6B hre you sure you want to create this volume YAN Press ENTER to create the specified volume ThiChamge TAB Mext E3C Previoas Mena EHTER Select Pressing Y deletes all the data in the HDDs 5 The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created RAID Volumes ID Mane Le
13. Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the APCI Advanced Programmable Inter rupt Controller mode APIC provides symmetric multi processing SMP for sys tems allowing support for up to 60 processors 1st 2nd 3rd Boot Device Hard Drive CD DVD Removable Dev Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an Operating system to load at start up time The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard Boot Other Device Yes When enabled the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First Second and Third boot devices ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the ECS eJIFFY Function eJIFFY is ECS unique software program for the quick access to the internet without entering O S Please refer to Chapter 8 to know more about eJIFFY Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page U J rar PIAN IS j C aln Way V U U J wd A AD wi VJ 34 Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item Memory Remap Feature Enabled ENABLE Allow remapping of overlap
14. PCIEX16 1 and PCIEXI6 2 slots Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot ATI CrossFire Technology Support 24 3 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFire ready graphics card installed on the PCIEX16 1 slot Monitor Cable 4 Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards Table A Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for CrossFire Func tion ATI ATI CrossFire Technology Support 99 The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst Control Center provides two views one is Standard view for begin ners the other is Advance view for advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software To enable CrossFire Set the view to Advance Click the CrossFire item in Graphics Settings e n the CrossFire Setting dialog tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire Click OK to effect the setting CrossFire LATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 DELL 3007WFP l CrossFire delivers exceptional performance on a single display by PELO Kw POMA DUO ca tee do Configure CrossFire Fincarauvsr dez Set to Advanced View to enable the CrossFire function ATI CrossFire Technology Support 96 ATI CrossFire Technology Support 97 Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 sets
15. Password User Password Not Installed Help item Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Install or Change the password Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults User Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a user password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use thesub menu to change the supervisor password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Save amp Exit Setup Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Save and Exit dialog box appears select OK to save and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears select OK to discard changes and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu If you have made settings that you do not want to save use the Exit Without Saving item and select OK to discard any changes you have made Using BIOS Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard
16. Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASE_FAN Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the connector for graphics interface to ATX4P Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V CPU FAN CASE FAN QO N 9 QI gt Q N uno NN HR LU uu L l itt itt ATX12V ATX POWER u u en 1 Connecting 24 pin power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER match perfectly ar hin kk 24 pin power cable Installing the Motherboard 24 2 Connecting 8 4 pin power cable Users please note that the 8 pin and 4 pin power cables can both be con nected to the ATX12V connector When installing 8 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V connector match perfectly When installing 4 pin power cable the latch falls on the left side of the ATX12V connec tor 4 pin power cable CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 Power I2V 4 PWM PWM Users please note that the
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18. amp ATX4P connector Headers 6 x Serial ATA connectors 3 x USB 2 0 headers support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front panel header 1 x PWR 8 RST button 1 x COM header 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x CD_In header CPU_FAN SYS_FAN PWR_FAN CASE_FAN connectors System BIOS AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI ROM Supports Plug and Play 3 0 APM 1 2 Multi Boot DMI Supports ACPI revision 1 0 specification Form Factor ATX Size 305mm x 244mm Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components ii mo UY yy ms Table of Motherboard Components LGA1156 socket for Intel LGA1156 Core 17 15 13 Pentium processor 16 CD IN Analog audio input connector 22 ATX4P Auxiliary power connector for graphics card This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Introducingthe Motherboard 1 CPU Socket Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam age from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges Do not bend circuit boards Choosing a Computer Case There are m
19. installed in DDR3_1 or DDR3_3 Follow the table above for recommended memory configuration Installing the Motherboard 1 For best performance and compatibility we recommend that users give priority to the yellow DIMMs DDR3_2 DDR3_4 when install ing DIMMs 2 We suggest users not mix memory type It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 4 2 3 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down Align the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM Install any remaining DIMM modules Installing the Motherboard 13 14 Table A DDR3 memory module QVL Qualified Vendor List The following DDR3 1800 1600 1333 1066 memory modules have been
20. om SI MSd HUN Aiddns Jamog JI 99 m ddns J 9949 ON pe38njd si p109 Jamod jy Hels 01 S IeJ 9d NG passaid s uoyng JeMog JIABYIMO Sunoouyso qno ISE Y 82 Trouble Shooting 83 POST Code Checkpoints The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre boot process The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS Checkpoint Disable NMI Parity video for EGA and DMA controllers Initialize BIOS POST Runtime data area Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable wCMOSFlags Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area If the CMOS checksum is bad update CMOS with power on default values and clear passwords Initialize status register A Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware generally PIC and interrupt vector table Do R V test to CH 2 count reg Initialize CH 0 as system timer Install the POSTINT1Ch handler Enable IRQ 0 in PIC for system timer interrupt Traps INT1Ch vector to POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock Initializes the CPU The BAT test is being done on KBC Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done aft
21. on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items Q Dn One SATA HDD A write enabled floppy disk Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP Vista Motherboard support CD with Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set 2 34 4 de Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive HDD on your system Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID See section Integrated Peripherals for details CHUS Setup Utility iJ ht C 1985 2008 American Megatrends In inboard SATA Mode RAII Help iten Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Intel GLAM Function Enabled Options Intel GLAN Boot RON Disabled Realtek GLAM Function Enab Realtek GLAM Boot KUN Jisa Serial Porti Address Board IR USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Om Chip SATA Controller IDE Mode ll House Enter Select Ualue Fl0 3a0e ESL Exlt Fl General Help F9 0ptinized M Defaults Enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID configuration Create an Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows OS installation See section Creating a RAID driver disk for details Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows OS had been installed Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 58 Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID
22. options are recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components Back Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Using the Motherboard Software J1 92 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message de after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setu
23. tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Type Size Vendor Module name MT8JTF12864AZ 1G1F1 IMSH1GU03A 1F1C 10G Qimonda B2S81427034 IMSH1GU03A 1F1C 10F B2581427023 Golden Bar M378B2873DZ1 CF8 Samsung E DDR3 1066 GU502202EP0200 EL M2Y2G64CB8HA9N BE 0922 TW HMT125U6A FP8C G7NO AA MT16JTF25664A Y 1G1D1 MT16JTF25664AZ 1G1F1 a B3S81427044 B3S81528005 M378B5673DZ1 CF8 0842 GU512302EP0200 Kingston KV R1066D3N7 4G 9905403 028 A00LF AD31333001GOU AD63l1A08 78 01GC6 9L0 HMT112U6AFPSC H9NO AA KVR1333D3N9 1G MT8JTF12864A Y 1G4D1 Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 M378B2873DZ1 CH9 see M378B2873EH1 CH9 GU502203EP0200 MT16JTF25664A Y 1G1D1 Micron 15 Type Size Vendor Module Name M2F2G64CB8HA4N CG 0903 TW Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N CG 0920 TW M2Y 2G64CB8HA9N DG 0928 TW HMT125U6A FP8C H9NO AA 2 GB KVR1333D3N9 2G M378B5673EH1 CH9 GU512303EP0200 DDR3 1600 KHX12800D8K3 3GX DDR3 1800 4400D3K3 3GX 1333Mhz only Suggest to use XMP module and ECS MIB II BIOS for better performance I User please be noted that DDR3 1800 1600 MHz is validated to run at 16 Expansion Slots Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can in crease the motherboa
24. 00 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Introducingthe Motherboard Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options Two PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x4 slot One PCI Express x1 slots Two 32 bit PCI v2 3 compliant slot Six 7 pin SATA connectors One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors Two PS 2 ports for mouse and keyboard One CLR CMOS button One eSATA port One LAN port Eight USB ports One optical SPDIFO port Audio jacks for microphone line in and 8 ch line out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing ECS M I B IIIBIOS The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Special Features Intelligent Power Saving IPS Equipped with IPS indicator to indicate advanced power system that provides better energy ef ficiency for Intel processors The energy can be g
25. 3 37 38 nitialize RTC date time Test for total memory installed in the system Also Check for DEL or ESC Initializes DMAC 1 DMAC 2 ime keys to limit memory test Display total memory in the system Mid POST initialization of chipset registers Detect different devices Parallel ports serial ports and coprocessor in CPU etc successfully installed in the system and update the BDA EBDA etc Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test Allocates L UU J U UJ 50 52 memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory Execute BIOS setup if needed requested Late POST initialization of chipset registers Build ACPI tables if ACPI is supported Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error Program the peripheral parameters Enable Disable NMI as selected Late POST initialization of system management interrupt Check boot password if installed Clean up work needed before booting to OS Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules Fill the free area in FOOOh segment with OFFh Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table Prepares the runtime language module Disables the system configuration display if needed Displays the system configuration screen if enabled Initialize the CPU s before boot which includes the programming of th
26. GA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected 19 80 c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 2 From the
27. I rev 2 3 specification at 33MHz High resolution graphics via two PCI Express slots in tended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specifica tion revision 2 0 Additionally one PCI Express x4 slot is supported fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specificaiton It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides fourteen USB 2 0 ports eight USB ports and three USB 2 0 headers support additional six USB ports It supports the ATI CrossFire Technology and NVIDIA SLI that allows you to install two GPU graphics cards It also supports Intel Matrix Storage Technology providing both AHCI and RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configu ration The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors one CLR CMOS button one eSATA ports one LAN port eight USB ports one optical SPDIFO port and audio jacks for microphone line in and 8 ch line out In addition this motherboard comes with an LED for debug a power on button and a reset button The processor can be overclocked when CPU Over clocking Func is set to Enabled in M LB III MB Intelligent BIOS III Introducingthe Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1156 type of socket that carries the following features Accommodates Intel LGA1156 Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium processor Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Hyper Threading technology enables t
28. NN Hybrid Requirements and Constrainte Installation and Use sin vecin k 29 Setting Up eJIFFY 69 o 69 Installation and BIOS Setup 70 Entering ejl np A A iyi oO A 43 Features ICONS oa 74 Usado E Y YX 0 715 Chapter 9 19 Trouble Shooting 79 Start up problems during assembly 19 Start up problems after prolong use 80 Maintenance and care TOS ona 80 Basic Troubleshooting Flowcharltl 81 POST Code Checkpoints Ch vi Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the P55H A SLI motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1156 socket for Intel LGA1156 Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium processor for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel P55 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution P55 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading peripheral controller unmatched by any other single chip device controller This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333 1066 MHz Two PCI slots are supported fully compliant with PC
29. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 1 0 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium II Pentium III Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with th
30. SB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Pin Signal Name Function Front Panel USB Power USBPWR Front Panel USB Power USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB FP PO USB Port 0 Positive Signal m USB FP Pi USB Port1 Positive Signal Ground EJER No pin wee USB FP OCO USBOC Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up CD_IN Analog Audio Input connector Pin Signal Name Function 4 CDR CD In right channel SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector Pin Signal Name SPDIFOUT 20 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system Pin Signal Name Function 1 DCDB Data carty detect Serial Data In NSOUTB Serial Data Out Data terminal ready Ground Request to send Clear to send Ring Indicator NT 2 3 SerialDaraQut 00000 Ez Dataterminalready CO 6 D Daeseteady Requesttosend HER Cleartosend O Rigiicot I OOOO w Nopin Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATA Hard Drive
31. UP Using BIOS as 28 Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc p gt Standard CMOS Setup gt M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III p gt Advanced Setup Load Default Settings p gt Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password p gt Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup p PCI PnP Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults v02 67 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Mega trends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message Auto Detecting 4th Slave IDE Hard Disk 4th Slave ST3120827AS 3 42 Ultra DMA Mode 5 S M A R T Capable and Status CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Date Time Not Set ress Fi to Run SETUP CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc p gt Standard CMOS Setup p M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III p gt Advanced Setup Load Default Settings p Advanced C
32. Use this item to define how your system suspends In the default S3 the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM 1 e the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Resume By Ring Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Use this item to do wake up action if inserting the PCI card Resume By USB S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Using BIOS 27 Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automa
33. and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc SATA1 SATA1 Help Item Device Not Detected Y Select the type of the device connected T A ype Uo to the system LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S M A R T Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults BIOS e c UN 5 CO Type Auto Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA Large Mode Auto Use this item to set the LBA Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer PIO Mode Auto Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode Auto DMA capability allows users to improve the transfer speed and data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Auto The S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device perfo
34. any types of computer cases on the market The motherboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard Installing the Motherboard o TT ane a aw S E ui Wa Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered When
35. ar the processor socket which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips Also install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can perma nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components This motherboard has an LGA1156 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following
36. be adjust depending on users parameters CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Control Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 28 CPU DeltaT H3 SMART Fan start Offset 32 Fan1 Slope PWM value 1 Unitl 4 Fan1 Full Speed Offset 7 Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environ ment operation Options Normal auto adjusts de pending on the CPU tem perature Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust de pending on user s pa rameter 1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Function Enabled Smart Fan Mode Quiet SMART Fan start PWM value 20 CPU DeltaT1 43 Normal auto adjusts SMART Fan start TEMP C 68 depending on the CPU SMART Fan Slope PWM value 14 PWM value C temperature CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 75 C Options Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc
37. ct utility amp Click to install 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup Setup eJIFFY Welcome to the eJIFFY Setup Wizard This will install JIFFY v1 1 on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Setting Up eJIFFY 3 After setting up eJIFFY under Windows you can switch eJIFFY display keyboard language from English to your local language The changes will be applied after rebooting eJIFFY Configuration x Y CHAFF Y esco Language English LIS English Us Arabic German English UK English US Spanish French Hebrew Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Dutch Polish Portuguese Russian Thai Keyboard Ukrainian Vietnamese Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional eJIFFY Configuration E FF eit cero Language T rk e Turkish J Keyboard T rk e Turkish German English UK Englsh UK English US Englsh US Espa ol Spanish Francais French Hebrew Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Russian Ukrainian Vietnamese YkpaiHcbkKa Vi t Note The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing Please refer to the usage FAQ for more tips Setting Up eJIFFY 12 4 Restart y
38. cute a file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Tab Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk Information Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins kulo Setup Machaga saliente Terrien 2 00 0011 P55H A SLI Autosetup Program Mainboard iD Alle Sup Packags oleae Pirika fT 1 AS ta tl sall rl de t nap an ju cm Ta rertnya chch irai The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner Using the Motherboard Software 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K InstallShield lt Back Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default
39. e supplied with the motherboard Using BIOS 47 48 Memo Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM The support software DVD ROM CD ROM that is included in the motherboard pack age contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some programs is available in a README file located in the same directory as the software Before installing any software always inspect the folder for files named README TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not in cluded in this manual 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard 2 The notice of Intel HD audio installation optional The Intel High Defi nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk Please log on to http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 901105 appliesto for more information Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 The Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for y
40. e MTRR s Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values Wait for user input at config display if needed Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INTO9h vector Deinitializes the ADM module 61 70 OEM POST Error This range is reserved for chipset vendors amp system manufacturers The error associated with this value may be different from one platform to the next gt 00 Co OO 00 OO N N N N
41. e instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference caus
42. er Auto detection of KB MS using AMI KB 5 CO Early CPU Init Start Disable Cache Init Local APIC C1 Setupbootstrap processor Information _________________ C2 set up boot strap processor for POST _________________ C5 _______ Enumerate and set up application processors _______________ C6 ________J Re enable cache for boot strap processor O C7 Early PU Init Exit 0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller OB Detects the presence of PS 2 mouse OC Detectsthepresence of Keyboard in KBCport 3 _____ 24 30 Testing and initialization of different Input Devices Also update the Kernel Variables Traps the INTO9h vector so that the POST INTO9h handler gets control for IRQ1 Uncompress all available language BIOS logo and Silent logo modules Initializes different devices through DIM Initializes different devices Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs 2E J Initializes all the output devices 31 J Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it Give control to ADM 03 04 05 CO C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 OA OC OE 13 24 30 2A 2C 2E 31 84 module for initialization Initialize language and font modules for ADM Activate ADM module information OEM specific information Initializes different devices through DIM See DIM Code Checkpoints 3
43. ers 5 03 Human Interface Devices 3 cg IDE ATAJ ATAPI contrails a Z Keyboards A Mice and ether pointing diecices 3j Ba Monton aj WE Network adapters RE Portable Denes aj WP Pers COM B LPT d froces S Sound video and gamie controller q Storage controllers 3 hem dence a Universal Serial Bus controllers All in all the NVIDIA SLI technology works This concludes Chapter 7 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support 68 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support 69 Chapter 8 Setting Up eJIFFY Introduction eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux Instead of waiting Windows O S to start execution eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up BXRD Mako Note eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup Please check the hard copy user s guide or product color box to see if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature eJIFFY icon on color box O Version 5 0 setting Un eJIFFY 70 Installation and BIOS Setup DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation 1 Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below Utilities screen Click eJIFFY feature item to install P Mainboard Setup Utility Drivers FSF Utilities Information Utilities Adobe Reader eJIFFY B Sele
44. eters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SET
45. fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 IA 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V CASE FAN SYS FAN FAN Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 Power H2V 25 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 3 ow TT SON 5 ES MEN EA EN Ez E3 MEM 10 5V G G s V 5 5V V PWR FAN FAN Power Connector Function System Ground Power 12V ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 4 ATX4P Auxiliary Power Connector for Graphics Interface Pin Signal Name Make sure to connect a 4 pin ATX power cable to ATX4P otherwise the system will be unstable Installing the Motherboard 26 Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD LED P Hard diskLED 2 FP PWR SLP MSG LED HD LED N Hard disk LED 4 FP PWR SLP MSGLED RST SW N Reset Switch PWR SW P Power Switch RST SW P Reset Switch E PWR SW N Power Switch RSVD Reserved 10 Key Nopin MSG LED dual color or single color Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive
46. fers multi language displays and keyboard settings for language switch Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting Keyboard Language Setup Stepl Click to open the language control panel Da um cl Method Setup Display Language Keyboard Language Step 2 Click Keyboard Language icon to open the keyboard selection list which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard Step 3 Click the selected keyboard language e g French and press OK Keyboard language Check Language Language s pall Arabic Deutsch German English UK English UK English US English US Espanol Spanish Francais French nav Hebrew Italiano Italian E 2888 Japanese Nederlandse Dutch Polska Polish Portugu s Portuguese Pycckun Russian Turkce Turkish YkpaiHceka Ukrainian vi t vietnamese Q cancel 9 ok Setting Up eJIFFY to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply and click di Click Apply SCIM Input Method Setup TTA T FrantEnd The installed input method services Global Setup Name Enable Hotkeys Filters IMEngine P Amharic iil SCL b Bangali E Anthy b Gujarati lel Chewing r Hint Fl Smart Pinyin Japanese Generic Table b Korean E Panel Pb Malayalam le GTE P Nepali b Purmaba J Expand collap ga Collapse
47. from the manufacturer s Web site New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows y If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the CA or AA prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press Enter Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the softwar
48. gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page Using BIOS 20 40 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Function Enabled Smart Fan Mode Silent Options SMART Fan start PWM value 5 CPU DeltaT1 Normal auto adjusts SMART Fan start TEMP C 70 depending on the CPU SMART Fan Slope PWM value 12 PWM value C temperature CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 80 C Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter 1l Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item SMART Fan Function Enabled Smart Fan Mode Manual Options SMART Fan start PWM value 5 CPU DeltaT1 Normal auto adjusts SMART Fan start TEMP C 70 depending on the CPU SMART Fan Slope PWM value 12 PWM value vC temperature CPU FAN Full Limit Temp 80 C _ Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speedto make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Set
49. he operating system into thinking it s hooked up to two processors allowing two threads to be run in parallel both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset is a single chip with proven reliability and per formance Support Intel Matrix Storage Technology providing both AHCI and RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration Two x16 PCI Express Gen2 ports each supporting up to 8 GB s direc tion peak bandwidth An additional x4 PCI Express Gen1 port configuration to 2 x2 interface Compliant with PCI Rev 2 3 interface at 33 MHz Integrated SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Fourteen USB 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Enhanced DMA Controller interrupt controller and timer functions Memory Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel architec ture Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Supports 1 Gb 2 Gb and 4 Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies for x8 and x16 devices It is not recommended to use 512 Mb DDR3 memory device on this motherboard Audio 7 1 2 channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs Support 192k 96k 48k 44 1kHz DAC sample rate High quality analog differential CD input Meets Microsoft WHQL WLP 3 0 audio requirements Direct Sound 3D compatible Onboard LAN Supports PCI Express TM 1 1 Integrated 10 1
50. hipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals rd Power Management Set Load Default Settings etup p PCI PnP Setup Saving p PC Health Status Ok Cancel Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults v02 67 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Mega trends Inc Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a triangle gt lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a triangle P The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Naviga
51. ing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada About the Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 ATI Crossfire Technology Support Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Chapter 7 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Sup port Chapter 8 Setting Up eJIFFY chapter 9 Trouble Shooting Preface Describes features of the motherboard Go to Page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Go to e page Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Go to page 27 Describes the motherboard soft ware Go to e Describes the ATI Crossfire Technology Go to page 49 ey Page 53 Describes the Intel Matrix Stor age Manager RAID Configura tions Go to page 57 Provides information about SATA RAID Setup Go to page 63 Describes the eJIFFY setting up Go to gt page 69 Provides basic trouble shooting tips Go to gt page 79 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 1 Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 P li uuu ull EC Aa 1 iii an one nekan 2 Pe UNC MOMS uuu e o po AA J Motherboard Components 6 Chapter 2 Install
52. ing the Motherboard 7 SI ly CC TUNING 7 Choosing a Computer Case 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper SettIngs 8 NA w Gu Suasana rr Checking Jumper Settings 9 SUT OR S CHI ac 9 mstallin ETOEO 10 Installing the Processor 10 Installing Memory Modules 12 EXPARSTON SIQI ARANA 16 Connecting Optional Devices 18 Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATA Hard Drive 21 Connecting I O Devices 22 Connecting Case Components 23 Front Panel adan 26 Chapter 3 21 Using BIOS 27 Aboutlhe Sep Utilily AAA 27 The Standard Configuration 2 Entering the Setup UI erint oe a raa eet 27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 28 Using DIOS aeadas 29 Standard CMOS SetuP 30 Advanced Usina 22 Advanced Chipset SOIUD acere tee a 34 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power Management Setup 36 PETER DO T P
53. ion Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add in card with a remote boot ROM installed Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COMI serial port and to assign a port address USB Functions Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the USB function Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB device at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Help Item PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off Resume by Ring Disabled Select the ACPI Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled state used for Resume by USB S3 Disabled System Suspend Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled 1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR
54. lay the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System amp CPU temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Vcore VDIMM Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page M I B III MB Intelligent Bios III This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in stalled in your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Performance Level Standard Help Item DRAM Frequency Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Memory Hole Disabled Standard DRAM Command Rate Auto Enhanced CPU Over clocking Func Disabled DOC Over clocking Func Disabled PCIE Over clocking Func Disabled Spread Spectrum Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled Voltage Function Disabled Options Genuine Intel R CPU 000 O 2 13GHz Ratio Status Unlocked Min 09 Max 16 Ratio Actual Value 16 Current Memory Frequency 1333MHz CPU Vcore 1 072V VDIMM 1 504 V Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Using BIOS 43 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled did Mem
55. oost the display efficiency when using the motherboard with onboard VGA and leave the onboard VGA unused Hybrid SLI technology enables the inserted graphics card to operate SLI together with the onboard VGA to avoid only having efficiency of one graphics card HybridPower HybridPower unleashes graphics performance when needed and switches to quiet low power quiet operation for everyday computing Plug any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI enabled GPU into any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI enabled motherboard for the ultimate control Dial up performance for demanding 3D games and applications reduce noise and power consumption for everyday computing tasks like browsing the Web word processing or watching HD videos 1 HybridPower will unleash adequately when the system needs high graphics performance and reduce noise and power consumption auto matically when the system switches to low power quiet operation 2 The HybridPower is supported when it connected to onboard display NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support 63 64 Hybrid SLI products Hybrid SLI Enabled Motherboard GPUs Hybrid Power GeForce Boost Technology Technology GeForce 8300 Yes GeForce 8200 GeForce 8 100 nForce 730a nForce 720a GPUs Hybrid Power GeForce 9800 GX2 GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce 8500 GT No GeForce 8400 GS 1A Reference Website ex http www nvidia com object hybrid sli html 65 Hybrid Requirements and Constraints 1 10 Y
56. ore detail installation procedure Installing the Motherboard 12 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that fe you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGAI156 socket Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR3 1333 1066 The total memory capacity is 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB The four DDR3 memory sockets DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel A DDR3 1 DDR3 2 gt gt Channel B DDR3 3 DDR3 4 Recommend memory configuration Sockets DDR3 4 2DMMs Populated Populated _ Populated Populated Populated 3 DIMMs 3 DIMMs Populated Populated e Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition the system will not boot if only one DIMM is
57. orts Optical SPDIF Output Audio Ports USB USB ports ports LAN port CLR_CMOS_BTN ports USB ESATA USB i Optical SPDIF para outpat Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Use the CLR_CMOS button to clear CMOS Use this port to connect to external SATA boxes or Serial ATA port multipliers Before connecting the eSATA cables make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Use the USB ports to connect USB devices This jack connects to external optical digital audio output devices Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices The C port is for stereo line in signal while the E port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports audio devices that cor respond to the A B and D port respectively In addition both of the 2 ports B and D provide users with both right amp left channels individually Users please refer to the follow ing note for specific port function definition A Center amp Woofer D Front Out B Back Surround GUen T7 __ TT The above port definition can be changed to audio input or qudio output by changing the driver utility setting Installing the Motherboard 23 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components
58. ory Hole Disabled DRAM Command Rate Auto CPU Over clocking Func Disabled Adjust Voltage Function DOC Over clocking Func Disabled PCIE Over clocking Func Disabled WARNING Spread Spectrum Enabled Doing overvoltage may Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled result in damage to sys Voltage Function Disabled tem Options Genuine Intel R CPU 000 2 13GHz Ratio Status Unlocked Min 09 Max 16 Ratio Actual Value 16 Current Memory Frequency 1333MHz CPU Vcore 1 072V VDIMM 1 504 V CPU VTT Voltage 1 152 V 5 00V 5 053 V I Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Performance Level Standard This item shows the performance level of the components the options are Standard and Enhanced DRAM Frequency Auto This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is set to enable the DDR timing is configured using SPD SPD Serial Presence Detect is located on the memory modules BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up Memory Hole Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping DRAM Command Rate Auto This item specifies the rate of the DRAM Command CPU Over clocking Func Disabled This item decides the CPU over clocking f
59. ou should have a Hybrid SLI Enabled Motherboard and Hybrid SLI En abled Graphics Card Hybrid SLI is supported with the Vista 7 operating system GeForce Boost mode allows up to two displays to be connected to either mGPU or to the dGPU When displays are connected to both adapters hybrid mode is disabled and multi adapter extended desktop mode is en abled In the multi adapter extended desktop mode up to four displays could be connected up to two displays driven by mGPU and up to two displays by dGPU HybridPower mode requires displays to be connected to the mGPU HybridPower cannot be enabled when displays are driven through the dGPU Hybrid SLI requires at least 256 MB of frame buffer carve out for the motherboard GPU Hybrid SLI will not work if the frame buffer size is set to be less than 256 MB For best GeForce Boost performance the following minimum system configuration is recommended AMD Phenom CPU or Intel CPU run ning at FSB 1333 MHz 2 x 1024 MB of DDR2 800 DRAM Discrete GPU recommended for GeForce Boost Visit the ECS website www ecs com tw for for more information of this motherboard Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website www nvidia com Or visit this website http www nvidia com object hybrid sli html for more Hybrid SLI information Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the
60. our computer after eJIFFY installation Press lt DEL gt or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Standard CHOS Setup M 1 B MB Intelligent BIOS Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup k Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals gt User Password gt Power Management Setup Save A Exit Setup PCI PnP Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status Ti Hove Enter Select Value F10 Saue ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings v02 61 tC Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends 5 And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func tion Press F10 to save the configuration and exit Restart your computer CHOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup HT Frequency Auto Auto Help Item AND Cal Enabled Oo Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On LOGO Display Enabled Disabled APIC Mode Enabled Enabled 1st Boot Device ARYO1 NUIDIA SPAN 1 2nd Boot Device CD DUD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev Hard Disk Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device Yes ECS eJIFFY Function Enabled Restore Default Settings No Tles Hove Enter Select Ualue F10 Save ESC Exit Fl General Help F9 Load Default Settings Note 1 eJIFFY is available in SATA IDE AHCI mode It does not support RAID config
61. our motherboard If the Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter The support software DVD ROM CD ROM disk loads automatically under Windows XP Vista 7 When you insert the DVD ROM CD ROM disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen The screen has three buttons on it Setup Browse CD and Exit ig Masriboard Setup Utility rr E Uiks a Irbit ESS ELITEGROUP If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory Using the Motherboard Software 49 90 Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from the menu which software you want to install Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operat ing systems such as Windows XP Vista 7 Always go to the cor rect folder for the kind of OS you are using In install the software exe
62. p program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant They are provided only for the convenience of the customer The following software is fur nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software This concludes Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software yd Chapter 5 ATI CrossFire Technology Support This motherboard supports the ATI CrossFire Technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section Requirements 1 You should have a CrossFire Ready motherboard a CrossFire Edition graphics card and a CrossFire ready graphics card 2 You would need a Crossfire bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire technology Download the latest driver from the ATI website www ati com 4 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the minimum power required by your system Installing CrossFire graphics cards 1 Insert the CrossFire graphics cards into the
63. ped PCI memory above the total physical memory DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Memory Remap Feature Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable memory hole remapping Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Integrated Peripherals SATA Configuration IDE Help Item Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Onboard SATA2 Controller AHCI Mode Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Options Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled IDE Serial Port Address 3F8 amp IRQ4 RAID USB Functions Enabled AHCI Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults SATA Configuration IDE Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options IDE RAID AHCI or Disabled Using BIOS 35 OnBoard SATA Mode Enhanced Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Onboard SATA2 Controller AHCI Mode Use this item to select the mode of the Onboard SATA2 Controller OnBoard AUDIO Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Audio function OnBoard LAN Funct
64. rd s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system 3 00 PCIE1 Slot PCIEAX1 Slot POCHE Gent pn n 4 W 3 des A 1 dg a l da PCIE16X 1 2 Slots PCIEAX1 Slot The PCI Express x4 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 PClI1 2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus stan dard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supple ment of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2 3 compliant PCIEX16 1 2 The PCI Express x16 slots are used to install an external PCI Slots Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 For CrossFire information please refer to Chapter 5 PCIE1 Slots The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1 1 Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Installing the Motherboard 17 Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector i
65. reatly saved during idle operation or other low load conditions which can be confirmed through IPS indicator 4E Innovation 4E innovation representing Easy Attach Easy Button Easy Clear and Easy Debug P55H A SLI provides great conve nience for system installation and performance tweaking that meets the demand from hard ware extremists Introducing the Motherboard Specifications CPU LGA1156 socket for latest Intel LGA1156 Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium processor Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Chipset Intel P55 Express Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion 2 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slots Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI slot Storage Supported by Intel P55 Express Chipset 6 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controllers Supports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 Support by JMicron JMB361 1 x eSATA 3 0 Gb s device Audio Realtek ALC 888S supports 7 1 channel HD audio Giga LAN RTL8111DL PCIE GigaLAN Controller Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp PS 2 mouse connector 1x CLR CMOS button 1 x eSATA port 8 x USB ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in line out and optical SPDIF out Internal I O 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 8 pin 12V connec Connectors amp tor
66. rmance S M A R T software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer Press lt Esc gt to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page IDE BusMaster Enabled This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode We recommend you to leave this item at the default value Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 31 Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup Help Item Thermal Management E TM Status TM1 TM2 CPU Thermal monitor Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Intel XD Bit Disabled Intel VT Enabled Intel EIST Enabled Intel R TurboMode tech Enabled Factory default TDC limit value 760 Factory default TDP limit value 760 Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev Boot Other Device Yes ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Thermal Management Enabled This item displays CPU s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU
67. s correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards Installing the Motherboard 18 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices TEETH pitty Efe B E u F_AUDIO OO SOR SLE SPDIFO COM F AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 3 Form O 5 POR 6 SENSEL_RETURN 7 SENESEND E L9 PORT2L SENSE2 RETURN SATA1 6 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates 3 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It elimi nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register com patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name ne 5 1 TT a Ground NN sx e w Ground EE 19 F_USB1 3 Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has eight USB ports installed on the rear edge I O port array Additionally some computer cases have U
68. setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper When _ the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper ia cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN SHORT OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT NI tt Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled F TE win CLR CMOS m jL m ir Foot ae T L I p aha d n E array Lek m Jumper Settings Description Setting default 1 2 NORMAL 1 2 3 CLEAR CMOS I Before clearing the CMOS make sure to CLR_CMOS CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS turn off the system To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup Installing the Motherboard 10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resis tors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors ne
69. should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The param
70. steps to recover from it Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself Installing the Motherboard CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Opening of the Load Plate Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down Rotate the load plate to fully open position B Disengaging of the Load Lever Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab Rotate the load lever to fully open position C Removing the Cap Be careful not to touch the contact at any time D Inserting the Package Grasp the package Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion E Closing the Load Plate Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab F Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard G Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for m
71. tically resume at a fixed time based on the system s RTC realtime clock Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page PCI PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc PCI PnP Setup Init Display First PCI Express Help Item Options Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device 1l Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Init Display First PCI Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices Press Esc to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 38 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status Help Item System Hardware Monitor Smart Fan Function Press Enter System Temperature 35 C 95 F CPU Fan Speed 2156 RPM System Fan Speed N A CPU Vcore 1 072V VDIMM 1 504V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp Move Enter Select
72. tings Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page UN O OO Q On 4 ECS supports the latest PECI host technology While using Lynnfield CPU the original images of the BIOS item PC Health Status and Smart FAN Function will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number The max data from PECI is zero CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status Help Item System Hardware Monitor gt Smart Fan Function Press Enter System Temperature 35C 95 F CPU Fan Speed 2156 RPM System Fan Speed N A CPU Vcore 1 072V VDIMM 1 504V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2008 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function SMART Fan Control Enabled Help Item SMART Fan start PWM value SMART Fan start Offset CPU DeltaT f Fan1 Slope PWM value 1 Unit Disabled Fan1 Full Speed Offset 10 Enabled SMART Fan2 Control Disabled Options Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page Using BIOS 42 Shutdown Temperature Disabled Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down System Component Characteristics These items disp
73. tion Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below KEY FUNCTION Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values Load a default optimized setting Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions Using BIOS 2 30 For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Standard CMOS Setup Date www mm dd yy Tue 06 16 2009 Help Item Time hh mm ss 00 08 51 Use Enter TAB or Not Detected SHIFT TAB to select Not Detected a field Not Detected Not Detected Use or to Not Detected configure system Date SATA6 Not Detected IDE BusMaster Enabled Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility gt SATA1 6 This motherboard supports six SATA channels
74. ume 2 Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Exiting Setup When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt to exit the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt to return to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Chapter 7 NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Support This motherboard supports the NVIDIA Hybrid SLI Technology Hybrid SLI technology based on NVIDIA s industry leading SLI technology deliv ers multi GPU graphics processing unit benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete GPU Follow the installation procedure in this section Key Features Hybrid SLI increases graphics performance with GeForce Boost and provides intel ligent power management with HybridPower GeForce Boost GeForce Boost turbocharges the performance of NVIDIA discrete GPUs when com bined with NVIDIA motherboard GPUs Plug any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI enabled GPU into any NVIDIA Hybrid SLI enabled motherboard to enjoy additive performance and more for your money Users always insert the external graphics card to b
75. unction installed in your system If the over clocking fails please turn off the system power And then hold the PageUp key similar to the Clear CMOS function and turn on the power the BIOS will recover the safe default DOC Over clocking Func Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the DOCover clocking function PCIE Over clocking Func Disabled This item enables or disables the PCIE over clocking function Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Using BIOS 44 Auto Detect DIMM PCI CIk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Voltage Function Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Voltage Function If enable users can increasethe hardware voltage through BIOS settings Genuine Intel R CPU 000 2 13GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value Unlocked 16 These items show the locked unlocked ratio status and the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system Current Memory Frequency 1333MHz This item displays the current memory frequency CPU Vcore 1 072 V This item displays the current CPU voltage VDIMM 1 504 V This item displays theb current DIMM voltage CPU VTT Voltage 1 152V This item allows users to adjust the CPU VTT voltage
76. uration and the onboard 34 pin floppy drives 2 Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates setting Up eJIFFY 13 Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons on it Operating system eJIFFY and BIOS Setup Click to enter the normal OS you have installed such as Windows Click to set the BIOS If you click eJIFFY the following screen will appear And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds BXD EA ors setting Up eJIFFY 14 Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu XE J PARo eh 9 6 TO lt itd Web Firefox for web browsing webmail and watching flash video ePix Photo viewing ePal On line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world MSN ICO AIM etc Shows ePal on line connection status Shut Down Restart Ends your session and turns off the computer Ends your session and restart the computer Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer Click for the second time to remove your storage disk safely please refer to the FAO for more usage information Shows the network connection status Language Control Panel Switch Keyboard Languages Setting Un eJIFFY 75 Usage FAQ Language Control Panel Besides setting English as the default interface eJIFFY of
77. vel Strip Size status Bootable w AE at ZOKB 931 568 Yt 1 08 Physical Disks Port Brive Model Size TypeStatos Uo IB hi Miwim Ta T Hal i BEL J s ERAS LA VEA LE E NT Users please be noted that RAID 0 Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel Volume0 See section Advanced Setup for details p WELD ty Lami ight 1353 Ud5 A Bduanced setup Help Iten Limit CPUID HaxUlal Disahled Halt 0C1E Enabled Specifies the boot Bit Disabled sequence fron the tualization Tech Enab led avallable dew lea Intel Els Enabled Quick Power on Self Test Enabled A device enclosed in Boot Up unlock Status n parenthesis has been APIC Mode Enabled disabled in the ist Boot Device Ch correspond ing Lupe nd Boot Bey ice Intel Unlunet SET ce Ist FLOPPY PRIVE k Hard Disk Drives Presa Enter k Removable Drives esa Enter Boot Other Device The fiowe Enter Select f Ualoe Fl Save ESC Exit Fl Gemeral Help F3 Uptinized Defaults Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 61 Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt set Disks to Mon RAID i 1 N ee TAT fl bere i Ex 7 t p D Li M MERE MM 2 1 Create RAID Volume 3 He x

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