NEX 980 User Manual - Spectra Computersysteme GmbH
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1. 4 2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came vvith the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard s features 4 2 1 Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if AUTORUN is enabled in your computer If the Main Menu did not appear automatically locate and double click on the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus 4 2 2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available device s drivers if the system detects installed devices Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices 4 2 3 Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu shows the application software that the motherboard supports Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it 4 2 4 Contact Information If you need to contact NEXCOM or want to know more about NEXCOM you re welcome to visit NEXCOM s website at http www nexcom com or you may contact your dealer for further information INBCOM n ee Copyright 2012 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual2. 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 36 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 4 Hardvvare Health Event Monitoring Screen In this section it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system including the parameters of the CPU temperature motherboard temperature CPU fan speed chassis fan speed and the critical voltage Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU FANI amp 2 Setting Full on CPU FAN1 8 2 Setting This allovvs you to set CPU fan 1 8 2 s speed Configuration options Full On and Automatic Mode The default value is Full On CHA_FAN1 amp 2 Setting This allows you to set chassis fan 1 amp 2 s speed Configuration options Full On and Automatic Mode The default value is Full On Over Temperature Protection Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection The default value is Enabled Case Open Feature This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature The default is value Disabled Clear Status This option appears only when the case open has been detected Use this option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status INBCOM n rere Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N ZC B M 3 5 Boot Screen PCI ROM Priority Use this item to
3. Installing an expansion card Step 1 Before installing the expansion card please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged lease read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation Step 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use Keep the screws for later use Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Fasten the card to the chassis with screws Replace the system cover OM e CS CCisl Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shovvs hovv jumpers are setup When the jumper cap is placed on pins the jumper is Short If no u jumper cap is placed on pins the jumper is Open The illustration shows a 3 pin B e D s uiis jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are Short Short Open when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins Jumper Setting Description Clear CMOS Jumper 12 23 3 pin CLRCMOS1 D on see p 8 No 39 Default Clear CMOS Note reset the system CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS To clear and parameters to default setup please turn off the computer
4. Parallel 1 IrDA b o0 000 0 O GPIO 4 x GPI 4 x GPO SATA PWR Output Con Header LE Be Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 3 NEX 980 User Manual Yes Chapter 1 Product Introduction DTI Watchdog Output Output from super I O to drag RESETCON Timer Interval 1256 Segments 0 1 2 255 Sec Min Input PWR JATX PWR 8 24 AT ATX Supported AT Directly PWR on as power input ready ATX Press button to PWR on after power input read 0 C 60 C INBCOM eren Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 4 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 Motherboard Layou 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 4cm 9 6in Gi peng DISPL ae Aen 51 DDR3_A1 64 bit 240 pin module 50 El EL wm s ATATJJ MINI PCIE1 44 43 42 41 40 393837 36 35 34 33 32 3130 29 282726 25 LE Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved AT XPWR1 30 5cm 12 0in Co NY UI WN COM Port Signal Povver Setting Jumper For COM1 COM Port Signal Povver Setting Jumper For COM2 ATX 12V Power Connector 3 Pin CPU FAN Connector 412V 4 Pin CPU FAN Connector 12V CPU Socket Flash Memory 64Mb 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Slots DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM Sl
5. This allows users to enable disable the Watch Dog Timer timeout to reset system The default value is Disabled COM Configuration Use this to set parameters of COMI COM2 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM2 COMB3 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM3 INBCOM n n IUUT qELLLLU LLL LIULULU4LLL LLUL DLOOLAA EE S P Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 32 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 9 ACPI Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Suspend to RAM Suspend to RAM Use this item to select vvhether to auto detect or disable the Suspend to RAM feature Select Auto will enable this feature if the OS supports it Check Ready Bit Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit ACPI HPET Table Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table The default value is Enabled Please set this option to Enabled if you plan to use this motherboard to submit Windows certification PS 2 Keyboard Power On Use this item to enable or disable PS 2 keyboard to turn on the system from the power soft off mode PCI Devices Power On Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the power soft off mode Ring In Power On Use this item to enable or disable Ring In signals to turn on the system from the power soft o
6. What is Hot Swap Function If SATA2 SATA3 HDDs are built as RAID 1 or RAID 5 then it is called Hot Swap for the action to insert and remove the SATA2 SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition OM UIULILLCL LLLULLLLLLUL UULGIG GAGd1aI eLL gHLBGq3GCU U6G GG4 g4 444NUL Ium eC e Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 18 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation DTI 2 9 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system please insert the support CD to your optical drive first Then the drivers compatible to your system can be auto detected and listed on the support CD driver page Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required drivers Therefore the drivers you install can work properly INBCOM n I GILITICGAGGS LILUILLLCL S LLAILLLLtLILI LSLI LLLLIULLL IlG amp lu 40 1AALL AM Av Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 19 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility CHAPTER 3 UEFI Setup UTILITY 3 1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI Setup Utility to configure your system The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI Setup Utility You may run the UEFI Setup Utility when you start up the computer Please press lt F2 gt or lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the UEFI Setup Utility otherwise POST
7. Configuration man an Ete 25 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 3 3 3 South Bridge Cohfigutation s soit de End 26 1 1 Package Contents En 2 3 344 Storage Configurations reese 27 1 2 Specifications oet a e D e Re 3 3 3 5 Intel Rapid Start Technology a 28 1 3 Motherboard Layout anna nerit me ete er det d dk eed 5 3 3 6 Intel Smart Connect Technglogy a 29 L WO Panell iii H 3 3 7 AMT Configuration NEE 30 3 3 8 Super lO Configuration 2s sc nia tote ied 32 Chapter 2 Installation 3 3 9 ACPI Configuration anean 33 Ee 8 3 3 10 USB Corifig ratiOD snc in ii rdc eme red rire 34 INBCOM Ni i eLUb LLLU kd t1e w 1C DULI L VL IXLUL ULLLLULLUL LULUL AU P Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved ii NEX 881 User Manual Content II 23311 Trusted Comp ting ettet 35 33 12 Voltage Configuratiori iiir 36 3 4 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 37 3 5 BOOt Steen inicies ais dup ad ec de d bau e rne end aU Rd dada dio 38 3 6 Security Screen nn nn A A A AAA AN AA 39 ENS mc PEE 40 Chapter 4 Software Support 4 1 Install Operating Swstem e 41 4 2 Support CD Information 41 4 2 1 Running Support CD 41 42 2 Drivers GEET 41 4 2 3 Utilities ET 41 4 24 Contact INTOMMAtON eic e ar iren E ore ette 41 TI INBCOM AEIEHRERENERUETEEINULLLGGLLLIGUIGUGGUL GOU GGAUUETIIUGIY 4LUL 1LLBOLL LSDIAGuelnll OLPEC D CCD D OCOG4Uiit n o OueU4
8. Ee Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved iii NEX 881 User Manual Preface PREFACE Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent from NEXCOM International Co Ltd Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co Ltd However users may update their knowledge of any product in use by con stantly checking its manual posted on our website http Awww nexcom com NEXCOM shall not be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of any product nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from such use Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose is also disclaimed Acknowledgements NEX 881 is a trademark of NEXCOM International Co Ltd All other product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners Regulatory Compliance Statements This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and describes how to keep the system CE compliant Declaration of Conformity FCC This equip
9. Line Prefetch Use this item to turn on off prefetching of adjacent cache lines CSCC Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 2 North Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc DRAM Frequeney Auto DRAM Frequency If Auto is selected the motherboard will detect the memory module s inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically Primary Graphics Adapter This allows you to select Onboard PCI or PCI Express as the boot graphic adapter priority The default value is PCI Express VT d Use this item to enable disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed O PCIE1 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 1 Link Speed The default value is Auto Share Memory This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature The default value is Auto IGPU Multi Monitor This allows you to enable or disable IGPU Multi Monitor The default value is Disabled If you wish to install a PCI Express card under Windows XP VistaTM OS please disable this option Render Standby Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device The default value is Enabled Deep Render Standby This allows you to enable or disable Deep Render Standby The default value is Enabled NEC OM Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd Al
10. There are four configuration options Enabled Auto Disabled and UEFI Setup Only OM IIG IGCLIeLL L EpeoCAC GGGGqqdgoauob A gUdAOUCEYALLIAL LA o oAALLILLULUL4 LU BALUL LLLL LL AO e Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 34 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N ZC B M 3 3 11 Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Current Status Information Use this item to see TPM current status information such as TPM enabled status TPM active status and TPM owner status TPM SUPPORT Disable Configuration TPM Support Use this item to enable or disable BIOS support for security device OS will not show security device TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available TPM State Use this item to enable or disable security device Your computer will reboot during restart process in order to change state of the device INBCOM n n LULOUOLLU UULw Ju Gha 4LLAUUILLcLLUUUc DD P IPeALLLLu LLLA ese Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 35 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 3 12 Voltage Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc DRAM Voltage Auto DRAM Voltage Use this to select DRAM Voltage The default value is Auto INBCOM n eren Copyright
11. a malfunction Use containers to keep small components separated Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components Most of the procedures that follow require only a few simple tools including the following A Philips screwdriver e A flat tipped screwdriver e A grounding strap e An anti static pad Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections It is recom mended that you do not use needlenose pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors COM rere erra Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 881 User Manual Preface Safety Precautions 12 13 10 11 Read these safety instructions carefully Reep this User Manual for later reference Disconnect the equipment from an AC povver outlet prior to install ing a component inside the chassis To prevent electrostatic build up leave the board in its anti static bag until you are ready to install it Reep the board avvay from humidity Put the board on a stable surface Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Do not leave the board in either an unconditioned environment or in a above 60 C storage temperature as this may damage the board Wear an antistatic wrist strap Do all preparation
12. adjust PCI ROM Priority The default value is Legacy ROM In this section it will display the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority Boot From Onboard LAN Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature Boot Failure Guard Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Setup Prompt Timeout Boot Failure Guard Count Use this item to configure Boot Failure Guard Count Setup Prompt Timeout This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key 65535 0XFFFF means indefinite waiting Bootup Num Lock If this item is set to On it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot up NEC OM n er Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 38 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 6 Security Screen In this section you may set change or clear the supervisor user password for the system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password INBCOM n ren Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 39 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N ZC B M EEN 3 7 Exit Screen Discard Changes When you select this option it will pop out the fol
13. l Via Gaudenzio Ferrari 29 21047 Saronno VA Italia Tel 39 02 9628 0333 Fax 39 02 9286 9215 Email nexcomitalia nexcom eu www nexcomitalia it United Kingdom NEXCOM EUROPE 10 Vincent Avenue Crovvnhill Business Centre Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MR8 OAB United Kingdom Tel 44 1908 267121 Fax 44 1908 262042 Email sales uk nexcom eu www nexcom eu xi TI Chapter 1 Product Introduction N XCOM CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing NEXCOM NEX 980 motherboard a reliable motherboard produced under NEXCOM s consistently stringent quality control It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to NEXCOM s commitment to quality and endurance In this manual chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step by step guide to the hardware installation Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD might be updated the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice In case any modifications of this manual occur the updated version will be available on NEXCOM website without further notice You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on NEXCOM website as well NEXCOM website http Awww nexcom com If you require technical support related to this motherboard please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using Because the motherboard speci
14. manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard NEXCOM warrants that products will be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years beginning on the date of invoice by NEXCOM HCP series products Blade Server which are manufactured by NEXCOM are covered by a three year warranty period NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Customers shall enclose the NEXCOM RMA Service Form with the returned packages Customers must collect all the information about the problems encoun tered and note anything abnormal or print out any on screen messages and describe the problems on the NEXCOM RMA Service Form for the RMA number apply process HH Customers can send back the faulty products with or without acces sories manuals cable etc and any components from the card such as CPU and RAM If the components were suspected as part of the prob lems please note clearly which components are included Otherwise NEXCOM is not responsible for the devices parts Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage and deterioration during transportation In case of damages occurred during transportation the repair is treated as Out of Warranty Any products returned by NEXCOM to other locations besides the customers site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the
15. COM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 28 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 3 6 Intel Smart Connect Technology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Intel Smart Connect Technology Enabled Intel Smart Connect Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology keeps your e mail and social networks such as Twitter Facebook etc updated automatically while the computer is in sleep mode The default is Enabled OM ee Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 29 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 7 AMT Technology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Intel AMT Enabled Intel AMT Use this to enable or disable Intel Active Management Technology BIOS Extension The default is Enabled BIOS Hotkey Pressed Use this to enable or disable BIOS hotkey press The default is Disabled MEBx Selection Screen Use this to enable or disable MEBx Selection Screen The default is Disabled Hide Un Configure ME Confirmation Hide Un Configure ME without password confirmation prompt The default is Disabled MEBx Debug Message Output Use this to enable or disable MEBx Debug Message Output The default is Disabled Un Configure ME Un Configure ME without password The default is Disabled Amt
16. ND TO Chassis Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cable to the fan connector and match the 4 pin CHA FAN1 see p 8 No 50 black wire to the ground pin 3 pin CHA FAN2 mene see p 8 No 51 GND FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED 4 pin CPU_FAN1 GND CPU Fan Connectors see p 8 No 5 1234 Though this motherboard provides 4 Pin CPU fan Quiet Fan support the 3 Pin CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function If you plan to connect the 3 Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this motherboard please connect it to Pin 1 3 Pin 1 3 Connected lt E2 3 Pin Fan Installation CE Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved TI 3 pin CPU FAN2 GND 12V CPU_FAN_SPEED ATX 12V Power Input Connector EH Please connect an ATX 12V 5 Lud 8 pin ATX12V1 oat power supply to this connector see p 8 No 4 see p 8 No 3 Though this motherboard provides 8 pin ATX 12V power connector it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4 pin ATX 12V power supply To use the 4 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5 4 Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation ATX Povver Input Connector 20 pin ATXPWR1 see p 8 No 10 A Though this motherboard provides 24 pin ATX 42 power connector it can still work if you adop
17. NEXCOM International Co Ltd Industrial Computing Solutions Embedded Computing Industrial Motherboard NEX 980 User Manual NEXCOM International Co Ltd Published March 2013 www nexcom com Content CONTENTS Preface 2 2 Pre installation Precautions ssiri at a nn karsia iine 8 Copyright Eege M 2 3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM a 9 Bele iv 2 4 Expansion glo 11 Acknowledgements sia sulin ca uate neue iv 2 5 Jumpers Setup 12 Regulatory Compliance Statements Be N 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors suonissaan enis 13 Declaration of Conformity PRAIA OS DE EE datei E iei Ort dae E Dura cms De RES V 24 Serial ATA2 SATA2 Serial ATA3 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation 17 RoHS Compliance UU EUER v 2 8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 SATA3 HDDs 18 Warranty and RMA aaa vi 2 9 Driver Installation Guide a 19 Safety Information i te te t t et pen viii Installation Becommendations aaa viii Chapter 3 UEFI Setup utility Safety PRECAUTIONS ee eege at tetes a tens ix SA ne iU eie MAE 20 Technical Support and Assistance x 3 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar 20 Conventions Used in this Manual X 31 2 Navidation Ke e ee 21 Global Service Contact ntormatlon aaa Xi nu 9 la a a ken Ns cn 3 2 Main SChOCM M EN El let E xiv 3 3 Ree e ER Ordering INTONMA OM ME XV 3 3 1 CPU Configuration nn sana a nak A ana rini 73 3 3 2 North Bridge
18. Substance in Electronic Equipment directive 2002 95 EU to be your trusted green partner and to protect our environment RoHS restricts the use of Lead Pb 0 1 or 1 000ppm Mercury Hg 0 196 or 1 000ppm Cadmium Cd 0 0196 or 100ppm Hexavalent Chromium Cr6 0 1 or 1 000ppm Polybrominated biphenyls PBB 0 196 or 1 000ppm and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers PBDE 0 196 or 1 000ppm In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives NEXCOM has established an engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction of green products The task force will ensure that we follow the standard NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality levels for which NEXCOM are renowned y RoHS Compliant The model selection criteria will be based on market demand Vendors and suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant TI How to recognize NEXCOM RoHS Products For existing products where there are non RoHS and RoHS versions the suf fix LF will be added to the compliant product name All new product models launched after January 2006 will be RoHS compli ant They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention NN COM eren Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 881 User Manual Preface VVarranty and RMA NEXCOM Warranty Period NEXCOM
19. The default value is Enabled Long Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts The default value is Auto Long Duration Maintained Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is maintained The default value is Auto Short Duration Power Limit Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts The default value is Auto Primary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for the primary plane The default value is Auto SCs Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility Secondary Plane Current Limit Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allovved for the secondary plane The default value is Auto Intel Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature a computer system with an Intel processor that supports Hyper Threading technology and an operating system that includes optimization for this technology such as Microsoft Windows XP VistaTM 7 8 is required Set to Enabled if using Microsoft Windows XP VistaTM 7 8 or Linux kernel version 2 4 18 or higher This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Hyper Threading technology Active Processor Cores Use this item to select the number of cores to enable in each processor package The default value is A
20. Wait Timer Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS Disable ME Set ME to Soft Temporary Disabled The default is Disabled ASF Use this to enable or disable Alert Specification Format The default is Enabled Activate Remote Assistance Process Trigger CIRA boot The default is Disabled USB Configure Use this to enable or disable USB Configure function The default is Enabled INBCOM HOGU o IP GTGGGGGGGAJGoGG LL Dl JLOO OO OOLUu 4 U4k1LL Ee Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility DTI PET Progress User can enable or disable PET Events progress to receive PET events or not The default is Enabled WatchDog Use this to enable or disable WatchDog Timer The default is Disabled OM 0050 UbLELecB OoAOoLLLLIU IGCOLcid OeC O GOoVEUAE P Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 31 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 3 8 Super I O Configuration COMA Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM4 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc COM5 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM5 gt COMI Configuration COM6 Configuration Use this to set parameters of COM6 LPT1 Port Configuration Use this set parameters of the onboard parallel port WDT Timeout Reset
21. and unplug the power cord from the power supply After waiting for 15 seconds use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds However please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS you must boot up the system first and then shut it down before you do the clear CMOS action Please be noted that the password date time user default profile and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed Jumper Setting Description ATX AT Mode Selection MERE Goo 1 2 AT Mode PUR 123 3 ATX Mode see p 8 No 22 ATX AT Mode Selection E CREWS ooo 1 2 412V irr EE 3 45V see p 8 No 20 COM Port Signal Power Setting Jumpers 5 pin SET CM2 see p 8 No 2 5 pin SET CM1 8 No 1 Mind pin _ see p o No 5 pin SET CM6 see p 8 No 15 1 ojolololol Dia o 4 5 RS 5 pin SET CM5 see p 8 No 18 5 pin SET CM4 see p 8 No 16 5 pin SET CM3 see p 8 No 17 SCs Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors vvill cause permanent damage of the motherboard FAN SPEED CONTROL O CHA FAN SPEED 40O 12V LO G
22. customer Repair Service Charges for Out of Warranty Products NEXCOM will charge for out of warranty products in two categories one is basic diagnostic fee and another is component product fee System Level Component fee NEXCOM will only charge for main components such as SMD chip BGA chip etc Passive components will be repaired for free ex resistor capacitor Items will be replaced with NEXCOM products if the original one cannot be repaired Ex motherboard power supply etc Replace with 3rd party products if needed If RMA goods can not be repaired NEXCOM will return it to the customer without any charge Board Level Component fee NEXCOM will only charge for main components such as SMD chip BGA chip etc Passive components will be repaired for free ex resistors capacitors If RMA goods can not be repaired NEXCOM will return it to the customer without any charge NEXCOM n rere erra Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 881 User Manual Preface VVarnings Read and adhere to all vvarnings cautions and notices in this guide and the documentation supplied with the chassis power supply and accessory modules If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are incon sistent vvith these instructions or the instructions for accessory modul
23. es contact the supplier to find out hovv you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements Cautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage system components Do the de scribed procedures only at an ESD workstation If no such station is avail able you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis Safety Information Before installing and using the device note the following precautions Read all instructions carefully Do not place the unit on an unstable surface cart or stand Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual When replacing parts ensure that your service technician uses parts specified by the manufacturer Avoid using the system near water in direct sunlight or near a heating device The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the rackmounts located on the sides Firm support from the bottom is highly necessary in order to provide balance stability The computer is provided with a battery powered real time clock circuit There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufactur er Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Installation Recommendations Ensure you have a stable clean working environment Dust and dirt can get into components and cause
24. ete description of the problem The exact wordings of the error messages N COM nm r eren Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved ix NEX 881 User Manual Preface Global Service Contact Information Headquarters NEXCOM International Co Ltd 15F No 920 Chung Cheng Rd ZhongHe District New Taipei City 23586 Taivvan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 7786 Fax 886 2 8226 7782 www nexcom com America USA NEXCOM USA 2883 Bayview Drive Fremont CA 94538 USA Tel 1 510 656 2248 Fax 1 510 656 2158 Email sales nexcom com www nexcom com Asia Taiwan Central Taiwan Office 16F No 250 Sec 2 Chongde Rd Beitun Dist Taichung City 406 R O C Tel 886 4 2249 1179 Fax 886 4 2249 1172 Email sales nexcom com tw www nexcom com tw Japan NEXCOM Japan 9F Tamachi Hara Bldg 4 11 5 Shiba Minato ku Tokyo 108 0014 Japan Tel 81 3 5419 7830 Fax 81 3 5419 7832 Email sales nexcom jp com www nexcom jp com China NEXCOM China 2F Block 4 Venus Plaza Bldg 21 ZhongGuanCun Software Park No 8 Dongbeiwang West Rd Haidian District Beijing 100193 China Tel 86 10 8282 5880 Fax 86 10 8282 5955 Email sales nexcom cn www nexcom cn Shanghai Office Room 1505 Greenland He Chuang Bldg No 450 Caoyang Rd Shanghai 200062 China Tel 86 21 6150 8008 Fax 86 21 3251 6358 Email sales nexcom cn www nexc
25. fer rate mSATA Connector see p 8 No 21 This mSATA connector can be used to connect a Solid State Drive SSD for an internal storage device The current mSATA interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate System Panel Header 9 pin PANEL1 see p 8 No 24 PLED PLED PWRBTN GND DUMMY RESET GND HDLED HDLED This header accommodates several system front panel functions OM G Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation A Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables PWRBTN Power Switch Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch RESET Reset Switch Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart PLED System Power LED Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the sys tem is in 1 S3 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off S5 HDLED Hard Drive Activity LED Connect to the hard drive activity LED o
26. ff mode RTC Alarm Power On Use this item to enable or disable RTC Real Time Clock to power on the system USB Keyboard Remote Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard Remote to power on the system USB Mouse Power On Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to power on the system SSCs Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N ZC B M Ooo 3 3 10 USB Configuration The default value is Enabled Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these four options Enabled Enables support for legacy USB Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Auto Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected Disabled USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and UEFI setup when INE Enabled Disabled is selected If you have USB compatibility issues it is recommended to select Disabled to enter OS UEFI Setup Only USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI setup and Windows Linux OS Legacy USB 3 0 Support Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3 0 devices The default value is Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 2 0 controller USB 3 0 Controller Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB 3 0 controller Legacy USB Support Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices
27. fications and the BIOS software LE Be Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 1 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 1 Package Contents NEXCOM NEX 980 Motherboard ATX Form Factor 12 0 in x 9 6 in 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm NEXCOM NEX 980 Driver CD NEXCOM NEX 980 Jumper setting instruction 1 x I O Panel Shield NEXCOM Reminds You To get better performance in Windows 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit it is recommended to set the BIOS option in Storage Configuration to AHCI mode TI INBCOM n LLULUNLLULULN LLILUUII I LUUAUB LUGG GAIA1 LL HO snde Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 2 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction N XCOM 1 2 Specifications Controller GbE LAN1 Intel 82579LM V LAN2 Intel 82583V Controller RJ 45 x 2 w LED Form Factor Dimensions JATX 12 0 in x 9 6 in Socket LGA1155 for Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Celeron Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge Core Humke By CPU Max 4 Chipset ini 1 P SATA2 X2 3 0Gb S SATA3 X2 6 0Gb S Support RAIDO 1 5 10 Min PCIE I PCIE 1616 21 x1 2 1x4 Socket Socket SDRAM LVDS N Support HDMI 1 4a max resolution EMI 1920x1200 MA N A Multi Displa Inverter VGA 1 Serial 4 RS 232 4 SATA2 X2 SATA3 X2 Support RAID SC 0 1 5 10 Ge m SATA Mini PCIE 1 Support half size card El
28. hassis Intrusion Header 2 pin CI2 see p 8 No 38 2 pin CI1 see p 8 No 41 GND Signal This motherboard supports CASE OPEN detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed This feature requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design INBCOM ULIIGIOXU C IB UUIXiLLLULLLUUULUGLLI UUULILLLL DAo TALLULISDBAPLALLUL L RGREE e Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 15 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Front Panel Audio Header GND PRESENCEZ TI This is an interface for front MIC RET 9 pin HD AUDIO1 GES panel audio cable that allovvs see p 8 No 40 9 Le convenient connection and our control of audio devices J SENSE OUT2 R MIC2 R MIC2 L TPM Header e This connector supports a 17 pin TPM1 lt 3 8 Trusted Platform Module TPM 1 z I see p 8 No 31 Js 2 system which can o a coc et Oda SR 5ZOF LO securely store keys digital GZ d d 6 6 D EE ae certificates passvvords and data A TPM system also helps l enhance network security a4 El 50259 922 protects digital identities and ogpo 2 9 2 ensures platform integrity INBCOM n r ee Copyright 2018 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 16 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation DTI 2 7 SATA2 SATA3 Hard Disks Installation This
29. ing a DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components Step 1 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward Step 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation Step 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated LE Be Copyright 2018 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 10 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 4 Expansion Slots PCI PCI Express Mini PCle and CFast Card Slots There are 4 PCI slots 3 PCI Express slots 1 mini PCle slot and 1 CFast card socket on this motherboard PCI slots PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32 bit PCI interface PCIE slots PCIE1 PCIE x16 slot Blue is used for PCI Express x16 lane vvidth graphics cards PCIE2 PCIE x1 slot White is used for PCI Express cards with x1 lane vvidth cards such as Gigabit LAN card and SATA2 card PCIE3 PCIE x4 slot White is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards MINI PCIE1 mini PCle slot is used for PCI Express mini cards CFast card socket CFAST1 CFast card socket is used for CFast cards
30. l Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 6 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction DTI 1 4 I O Panel 1 COM Port COM1 8 Microphone Pink 2 COM Port COM2 9 USB 3 0 Ports USB3 01 3 LAN RJ 45 Port 10 HDMI Port HDMI1 4 USB 2 0 Ports USB67 11 USB 2 0 Ports USB45 5 LAN RJ 45 Port 12 D Sub Port VGA1 6 Line In Light Blue 13 PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Port 7 Line out Lime 14 DisplayPort DP1 There are two LED next to the LAN port Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN Port LED Indications ACTILINK SPEED Activity Link LED SPEED LED LED LED off Off 10Mbps connection Data Activit range 100Mbps connection 1Gbps connection quem LE Be Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 7 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This is an ATX form factor 12 0 x 9 6 30 5 x 24 4 cm motherboard Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it removing the motherboard Failure to do so may cause physical d Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or injuries to you and damages to motherboard components 2 1 Screvv Holes Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not over tighten the screws Doing so may damage the motherboard 2 2 Pre installation Precautions Take note of the f
31. l DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual Channel T e A 3 ES pel E e Scn DDR3_A1 and DDR3_B1 Blue slots or identical DDR3 DIMM pair in Dual E ai wane sois n a Fa p Channel DDR3 A2 and DDR3 B2 White slots so that Dual Channel Ene AU ice Memory Technology can be activated This motherboard also allows you to Sch UB a a install four DDR3 DIMMs for dual channel configuration and please install Uneole we erer Duel Girl ivre naim Wadi else identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots You may refer to the Dual Channel 3 If a pair of memory modules 2 NEN iss in ine same uel Channel for example installing a pair of memory modules Memory Configuration Table below in DDR3_A1 and DDR3_A2 it is unable to activate the Dual Dual Channel Memory Configuration Channel Memory Technology 4 It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module A1 DDR3 A2 DDR3 B1 DDR3 B2 into DDR3 slot otherwise this motherboard and DIMM may Blue Slot GEES Slot KEE Slot EE Slot be damaged cs eel Populated Populated 5 Some DDR3 1GB double sided DIMMs with 16 chips may not k on this motherboard It is not recommended to install id Popul lated Populated B lated e 4 opulated opu ate pu pu them on this motherboard For configuration 3 please install identical DDR3 DIMMs in all four slots NECM eC C SCisU Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 9 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation DTI Install
32. l Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 3 South Bridge Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Onborad HD Audio Onboard HD Audio Select Auto Enabled or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio feature If you select Auto the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound Card is plugged Front Panel Select Auto or Disabled for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel Onboard HDMI HD Audio This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature Onboard LAN 1 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 1 feature Onboard LAN 2 This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN 2 feature PCIE2 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 2 Link Speed The default value is Auto PCIE3 Link Speed This allows you to select PCIE 3 Link Speed The default value is Auto Deep Sleep Mobile platforms support Deep S4 S5 in DC only and desktop platforms support Deep 4 S5 in AC only The default value is Disabled Restore on AC Power Loss This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss If Power Off is selected the AC power remains off when the power recovers If Power On is selected the AC power resumes and the system starts to boot up when the power recovers INBCOM n n GAJ1UUGGBVLI LLLLU L L LLEIL L UU amp HEpBIOGlOOLULLLU CULRIutuu nde C
33. ll Enhance Halt State C1E All processors support the Halt State C1 The C1 state is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from the chipset In the C1 power state the processor maintains the context of the system caches CPU C3 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 State Support Use this to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Package C State Support Selected option will program into C State package limit register The default value is Auto CPU Thermal Throttling You may select Enabled to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from overheating No Execute Memory Protection No Execution NX Memory Protection Technology is an enhancement to the IA 32 Intel Architecture An IA 32 processor with No Execute NX Memory Protection can prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute codes This option will be hidden if the current CPU does not support No Excute Memory Protection Intel Virtualization Technology When this option is set to Enabled a VMM Virtual Machine Architecture can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology This option will be hidden if the installed CPU does not support Intel Virtualization Technology Hardware Prefetcher Use this item to turn on off the MLC streamer prefetcher Adjacent Cache
34. lowing message Discard Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc changes Select O K to discard all changes Load UEFI Defaults Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation Save Changes and Exit Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application Shell64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices Save Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Save configuration changes and exit setup Select OK to save the changes and exit the UEFI SETUP Utility Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option it will pop out the following message Discard changes and exit setup Select OK to exit the UEFI SETUP Utility without saving any changes INBCOM aANEEERRERENUEUETENINUULLLGLLUGGIGU LIILLLULULoLULLUU CIAI OUULNLUA ILABILDUJU D0L GJ A UH LAAUuULUIA0n1 L L DEIE e Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 40 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 4 Softvvare Support CHAPTER 4 SOFTVVARE SUPPORT 4 1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft Windows operating systems 8 8 64 bit 7 7 64 bit VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit XP XP 64 bit Because motherboard settings and hardvvare options vary use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only Refer your OS documentation for more information
35. ment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equip ment in a residential area domestic environment is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference take adequate measures at their own expense CE The product s described in this manual complies with all applicable Euro pean Union CE directives if it has a CE marking For computer systems to remain CE compliant only CE compliant parts may be used Maintaining CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques NEXCOM mmmerereemmeri Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 881 User Manual Preface RoHS Compliance NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status Update NEXCOM is a global citizen for building the digital infra structure We are committed to providing green products and services vvhich are compliant vvith European Union RoHS Restriction on Use of Hazardous
36. motherboard adopts Intel Q77 chipset that supports Serial ATA2 SATA2 Serial ATA3 SATA3 hard disks and RAID RAID O RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 functions You may install SATA2 SATA3 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices This section will guide you to install the SATA2 SATA3 hard disks STEP 1 Install the SATA2 SATA3 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis STEP 2 Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA2 SATA3 hard disk STEP 3 Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard s SATA2 SATA3 connector STEP 4 Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA2 SATA3 hard disk OM eee CU Copyright 2018 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 17 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 8 Hot Plug and Hot Svvap Functions for SATA2 SATA3 HDDs This motherboard supports Hot Plug for SATA2 SATA3 in RAID AHCI mode Intel Q77 chipset provides hardware support for Advanced Host controller Interface AHCI a nevv programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint industry effort A What is Hot Plug Function If the SATA2 SATA3 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration it is called Hot Plug for the action to insert and remove the SATA2 SATA3 HDDs while the system is still power on and in working condition However please note that it cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA2 SATA3 HDD
37. n the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign ments are matched correctly Print Port Header AFD ERROR PINIT SUIN GND 25 pin LPT1 This is an interface for print port cable that allows TH see p 8 No 33 WQISIOLOIOIO F 9 F 9o convenient connection of printer M um devices SPD3 SLCT SPD2 Nou USB 2 0 Headers Besides four default USB 2 0 USB PWR USB12 see p 8 No 34 T Pau ports on the I O panel there are 9 pin USB8 9 see p 8 No 37 SE Li COMM three USB 2 0 headers and one 9 pin USB10 11 see p 8 No 36 140 0 USB 2 0 port on this GND e motherboard Each USB 2 0 USB PVVR header can support tvvo USB 2 0 ports USB 3 0 Header S S Besides two default USB 3 0 19 pin USB3 2 3 a P a a a a ports on the I O panel there is see p 8 No 35 SEEEECEEE one USB 3 0 header on this AAG GGG GGIS motherboard This USB 3 0 I MID header can support two USB E al ol 6 6 El IntA PB Da IntA PB D IntA PB SSTX IntA PB SSTX IntA PB SSRX IntA PB SSRX 4 3 0 ports C
38. nd display the system overview Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Date INBCOM n ee Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 Advanced Screen In this section you may set the configurations for the follovving items CPU Configuration Northbridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration Storage Configuration Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Connect Technology AMT Configuration Super IO Configuration ACPI Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing and Voltage Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt CPU Configuration Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction Instant Flash Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM This convenient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without entering operating systems first like MS DOS or Windows Just launch this tool and save the new UEFI file to your USB flash drive floppy disk or hard drive then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system If you execute Instant Flash utility the utility will show the UEFI files and their re
39. ollowing precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any components To avoid damaging the motherboard s components due to static electricity NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like Also LE Copyright 2018 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved remember to use a grounded vvrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components LI CU NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 Installation of Memory Modules DIMM This motherboard provides four 240 pin DDR3 Double Data Rate 3 DIMM i l 1 If you want to install two memory modules for optimal slots and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology For dual channel Bee EE configuration you always need to install identical the same brand speed IN SE SE E Ud size and chip type DDR3 DIMM pair in the slots of the same color In i p gi T Dr heus Er ied EH other vvords you have to install identica
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41. opyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 3 4 Storage Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Controller s Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature SATA Controller s Enabled SATA Mode Selection Use this to select SATA mode Configuration options IDE Mode AHCI Mode and RAID Mode The default value is IDE Mode other new features that will improve SATA disk performance i AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface supports NCQ and but IDE mode does not have these advantages Hard Disk S M A R T Use this item to enable or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology feature Configuration options Disabled and Enabled INBCOM n n ren Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 27 NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility N e 8 M 3 3 5 Intel Rapid Start Technology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Intel Rapid Start Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology is a new zero power hibernation mode which allows users to resume in just 5 6 seconds The default is Disabled INBCOM n n ee Copyright 2013 NEX
42. ots DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2 24 pin ATX Power Input Connector RS232 Port 4 Pin Header COM6 RS 232 Port 4 Pin Header COM5 RS 232 Port 4 Pin Header COM4 RS 232 Port 4 Pin Header COM3 COM Port Signal Power Setting Jumper For COM6 COM Port Signal Power Setting Jumper For COM4 COM Port Signal Power Setting Jumper For COM3 COM Port Signal Power Setting Jumper For COM5 Mini PCle Slot Digital Input Output Power Select Mini SATA Slot ATX AT Mode Selection CFast Card Socket System Panel Header SATA Power Connector 2 SATA Power Connector 1 SATA2 Connector SATA2 2 SATA2 Connector SATA2 3 SATA3 Connector SATA3 1 SATA3 Connector SATA3 0 TPM Header LI CU NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Intel Q77 Chipset Printer Port Header USB2 0 Port USB12 USB3 0 Header USB3 2 3 USB2 0 Header USB10 11 USB2 0 Header USB8 9 Chassis Intrusion Header 2 Clear CMOS Header Front Panel Audio Header Chassis Intrusion Header 1 PCI Slot PCI Express Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Express Slot PCI Slot Digital Input Output Pin Header PCI Express Slot 4 Pin Chassis FAN Connector 412V 3 Pin Chassis FAN Connector 12V TI INBCOM n UUGGGGGuCLUULUOGo LAILILU LOUC L LU CEoB IeAALLOO OGGduGUGGG UGA Gb b ce AA de Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM Internationa
43. spective information Select the proper UEFI file to update your UEFI and reboot your system after UEFI update process completes INBCOM e AEIERRERENEINUEUENIILLLGULUGGUGIGGGUGUGUDGSGo ruLL s 2 OILL ILOUULL LLLSoN 0ddSsmUa U Z L L LIP 6ODIBoY w 0U081 0 5 Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 3 1 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Ratio CPU Ratio Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel s new power saving technology Processors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to enable power saving The default value is Enabled Configuration options Enabled and Disabled If you install Windows VistaTM 7 8 and want to enable this function please set this item to Enabled This item will be hidden if the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology and lead to system stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies Please set this item to Disabled if above issues occur Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage Intel Turbo Boost Technology Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions
44. t a traditional 20 pin ATX power supply To use the 20 pin ATX power supply please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13 20 Pin ATX Power Supply Installation Please connect an ATX power supply to this connector RRXD1 COM Port Headers 9 pin COM5 see p 8 No 9 pin COM6 see p 8 No 2 1 3 1 D L D 14 9 pin COM4 see p 8 No 9 pin COM3 see p 8 No Digital Input Output Pin Header OOOOO 9 pin JGPIO4 OO000 9 see p 8 No 48 COM port headers support serial port modules PIN Signal Name PIN Signal Name 1 Digital Output O 2 Digital Input O 3 Digital Output 1 4 Digital Input 1 5 Digital Output 2 6 Digital Input 2 T Digital Output 3 8 Digital Input 3 9 JGPIO PWR1 10 GND SATA Power Connectors 4 pin JPVVR1 see p 8 No 26 4 pin JPWR2 see p 8 No 25 5V GND GND 12V SATA2 Connectors TI These two Serial ATA2 SATA2 2 see p 8 No 27 SATA2 connectors support SATA2 3 see p 8 No 28 SATA data cables for internal storage L l devices The current SATA2_3 SATA2 interface allows up to 3 0 Gb s data transfer rate SATA3 Connectors These two Serial ATA3 SATA3_0 SATA3_1 see p 8 No 29 SATA3_0 see p 8 No 30 storage SATA3 interface allows up to I E SATA3_1 SATA3 connectors support SATA data cables for internal devices The current 6 0 Gb s data trans
45. will continue with its test routines If you wish to enter the UEFI Setup Utility after POST restart the system by pressing lt Ctl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen 3 Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated CE Copyright 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 3 1 1 UEFI Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main To set up the system time date information Advanced To set up the advanced UFFI features HAN Monitor To display current hardware status the Operating System Use lt lt gt key or lt gt key to choose among the selections on the menu bar and then press lt Enter gt to get into the sub screen You can also use the mouse to click your required item LI CU NEX 980 User Manual Chapter 3 UEFI Setup Utility 3 1 2 Navigation Keys Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key Moves cursor left or right to select Screens Moves cursor up or down to select items To change option for the selected items Function Description 3 2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI Setup Utility the Main screen will appear a
46. work on a static free surface Hold the board only by its edges Be careful not to touch any of the components contacts or connections All cautions and warnings on the board should be noted TI Use the correct mounting screws and do not over tighten the screws Keep the original packaging and the anti static bag in case the board has to be returned for repair or replacement INBCOM s AEIEERERENENUETENIILLLLGGGGGIUGUGIGGU UGOIGGUGLUTHLIIGGCGGq OlUAPDLIDUGGIegIUuuce aeoteLLLLLSULUAGLu1L LLLLLLI eee Copyright O 2013 NEXCOM International Co Ltd All Rights Reserved viii NEX 881 User Manual Preface DTI EH Technical Support and Assistance Conventions Used in this Manual 1 For the most updated information of NEXCOM products visit NEX Warning Information about certain situations which if not COM s website at www nexcom com observed can cause personal injury This will prevent injury to yourself when performing a task For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or sales representative please have the following information ready before calling e Caution Information to avoid damaging components or losing data Product name and serial number Detailed information of the peripheral devices i Note Provides additional information to complete a task easily Detailed information of the installed software operating system A version application software etc A compl
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