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1. Q ue EO PCH 207 0760001070667 5 a 9 ATX POWER 197 USER MANUAL 26 Connecting 24 power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly 24 pin power cable Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the 12 4 f match perfectly 4 pin power cable 5 F PANEL 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 pmm MSG LED Power Switch ewnen Power Switch PWRBIN PIN 1 Reserved L Reset Swich L RESET Hard disk LED F PANEL 191 USER MANUAL 27 Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that d
2. X REALTEK For reference only 197 USER MANUAL 22 If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect speaker fe Phone Jack Back Panel Front Panal Configuration For reference only 191 PK USER MANUAL 24 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard 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 interface 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 Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA p
3. EN 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri cal business equipment Q CE marking C Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the ey page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of 5 page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us page 29 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard page 65 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Describes Intel Matrix page 69 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Storage Manager RAID RAID Configurations Configurations Chapter 6 Describes AMD Crossfire page 75 AMD CrossFireX Technology Technology Sup
4. CD DVD Security Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 8 Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module CSM Manual User customized CSM parameters amp boot policy Select Screen 11 Click Select Enter Dbl Click Select Chapter 3 Boot Option 3 Boot Option 4 Boot Option 5 Boot Option 6 Boot Option 7 Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS This item is used to select the operation system Launch PXE OpROM Disabled The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Fast Boot Disabled This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device re quired to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Update System BIOS Disabled This item enables or disables to update system BIOS Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These item
5. 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Exiting Setup When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arrow key then press Enter to exit the Intel Rapid Storage Technology 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 Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu 197 USER MANUAL Chapter 6 AMD CrossFireX Technology Support This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireX Technology that allows you to install multi graphics processing units GPU graphics cards Follow the installation procedures in this section Requirements 1 Two identical CrossFireX ready graphic cards are needed for the setup of 2 way CrossFireX configuration 2 You would need one CrossfireX bridge cable 3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireX V technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 4 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at least the mini mum power required by your system Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 1 Insert the CrossFirex
6. 191 PK USER MANUAL 62 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Website New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten 3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first 6 At the CX or AX prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press Enter Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM 7 When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer
7. graphics cards into the 16 16 S1 slots Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot 2 Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireX ready graphics card installed on the PCIE16X slot Monitor Cable For reference only 3 Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards 191 PK USER MANUAL 75 The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFirex Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFirex item Click Apply button Catalyst Control Center AMDA AMD CrossFirex AMD CrossFireX enables multiple graphics processors to work together for improved graphics quality and AMD Home performance gt Presets d Desktop Choose to enable AMD CrossFireX for added graphics performance Management Common Display wv Tasks X ARE ex mi Enable AMD CrossFireX MyVGADispays Enable AMD for applications that have no associated application profile Vide _ Disable AMD CrossFireX Gaming e Performance gt Information e Discard 197 USER MANUAL 76 Chapter 7 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 warr
8. C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM 10 00002 8 hoc 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 Channel A DDR3 1 DDR3 2 Channel B DDR3 3 DDR3 4 197 USER MANUAL 12 Recommend memory configuration Sockets Model DDR3 1 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 4 1DIMM 2 Populated Ed et 1DIMM kx e Populated 2DIMMs ad Populated Populated 3DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 4DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated ee Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the recommended memory configuration table above for 1 For best performance and compatibility we recommend that users give priority to the white DIMMs DDR3 2 DDR3 4 when installing DIMMs 2 We suggest users not to mix memory type It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard 191 USER MANUAL 13 14 2 4 4 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 increase the motherboard s capabilities by adding ha
9. Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the Z97 PK motherboard This motherboard is a high perfor mance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 and 5 Generation Core Family processors This motherboard is based on Intel 797 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution It supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600 1333 MHz One PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot Gray slot and one PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot Black slot runs at x4 mode are supported intended for Graphics Interface In addition one PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot is for extending usage It integrates USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 interface supporting up to ten USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports at rear panel and three USB 2 0 headers support additional six USB 2 0 ports and four USB 3 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports The gray USB 2 0 header provides EZ charger technology please refer to Front Panel USB 2 0 headers of chapter 2 for more details The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of 1 0 ports in the rear panel including one PS 2 mouse and keyboard Combo connector one VGA port one DVI port one HDMI port one RJ45 LAN connector four USB 2 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports and audio 8 ch jacks In addition this motherboard supports six SATA 6Gb s connectors for expansion Package Contents Your mot
10. TX TX Ground SATA5 6 197 USER MANUAL 18 6 F_USB1 3 Front Panel USB 2 0 headers The motherboard has three USB 2 0 headers supporting six USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Unlike F USB2 amp USB3 F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices It is useful and excellent especially for the iPhone iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time 0 oao Power 5V USB Port B USB Port B Ground NC PIN 1 Ground USB Port A USB Port A Power 5V F USB1 3 7 cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi up 7 TPM Trusted Platform Module header Trusted platform module TPM is a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information and implementations of that specification GND SMBDATA LAD2 LAD1 GND RESERVE1 SERIRQ GND SMBCLK PIN 1 LPCPD GND VCC3 DUAL
11. DIMM Voltage 1 500V Processor Input Voltage Enabled CPU Adaptive Voltage Target mV CPU Voltage Mode Adaptive CPU Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix RING Adaptive Voltage Target mV RINGVoltage Mode Adaptive RING Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix SVID Control Enable Enabled SVID Override Voltage Target mV FIVR Faults Enable Enabled FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled GT Adaptive Voltage Target mV GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix UNCORE Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit IOA Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix gt gt Es IOD Voltage Offset mV PCH Core Voltage 1 056 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the PCH Core voltage DIMM Voltage 1 488 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage Processor Input Voltage Auto This item allows you to adjust the processor input voltage Vdroop Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Vdroop CPU RING GT Adaptive Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the CPU RING GT Adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000 191 PK USER MANUAL CPU RING GT Voltage Mode Adaptive This item allows you to set the CPU RING GT voltage mode CPU RING GT UNCORE I
12. Gui BIOS you can operate by mouse or keyboard Click select item Double click enter Right click exit 191 PK USER MANUAL 31 Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time ECS ELITEGROUP ul E Advanced Chipset M I B Security Choose the system default BIOS Information language English System Date Tue 07 01 2014 _ Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit System Language English This item is used to set system language System 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 191 PK USER MANUAL 32 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system ES ELITEGROUP Chipset ii Advanced M 1 B Ill Security PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Trusted Computing Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology LAN Configuration LAN Configuration Parameters Select S
13. M I B Security Disabled Enable or disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology EFS ELITEGROUP X Gil Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Disabled Enable Disable ISCT Configuration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ISCT Configuration Disabled Use this item to enable or disable ISCT configuration 191 PK USER MANUAL 43 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system EFS ELITEGROUP il E Advanced Chipset 1 Security System Agent SA PCH Configuration Parameters ME Configuration Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 S
14. Port 8 Audio Ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices The D port is for stereo line in signal while the F port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports 8 channel audio devices that correspond to the A B C and E port respectively In addition all of the 3 ports B C and E provide users with both right amp left channels individually Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition Center amp Woofer B Back Surround E Front Out C Side Surround The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driver utility setting 191 PK USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components 2 2 Installing the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 220 mm Choose a chassis that accommodates this from factor Make sure that the I O template in the chassis matches the 1 ports
15. RESERVEO LADO VCC3 LAD3 297 TPM CLK TPM 191 USER MANUAL 19 8 1 Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices PCH 297 Ground LPT 9 SPDIFO1 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 PeH 227 SPDIF OUT VCC Ground PIN 1 SPDIFO1 197 USER MANUAL 20 10 CIR1 Consumer Infrared Header VCC IRRX GND IRTX PIN 1 CIR1 11 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system Ring Indicator Request to Send Ground Serial Output Data Carrier Detect PIN 1 207 Serial Input Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Clear to Send COM 191 P
16. a Sound video and game controllers gt 4M System devices 5 8 Universal Serial Bus controllers Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen please set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled EFS ELITEGROUP amp idi Advanced Chipset M L B Security System Agent Configuration Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics Auto device should be Primary IGD Memory 6M Display or Select SG for DVMT Memory Switchable Gfx IGD Multi Monitor ___ eee Select Screen CPU SA Audio Device 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 191 PK USER MANUAL 47 Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 1 Enter the Control Panel menu select the Display in the Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution then appears the following screen Show the path of the setting location Display devices Ey f 5 3 gt Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items Display gt Screen Resolution Search Control Panel gt Change the apprearance of your displays Detect Identify Display Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend desktop to this display This is currently your main display Advance settings Make text
17. and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Cancel Apply The type of the display Set the multiple displays 2 Select display devices set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display Multi Monitor technology ESI Search Control Panel Change the apprearance of your displays Display 3 DELLU2410 Resolution 1920 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape z Multiple displays Disconnect this display v Extend desktop to this display A Youmust select Disconnect this display anges Make this my main Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply 191 PK USER MANUAL 48 Change the apprearance of your displays Display Resolution Orientation Multiple displays Youmust select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose 4 AL1717 v 1920 1200 recommended Landscape v Disconnect this display OK Cancel Apply Change the apprearance of your displays L Display Resolution Orientation Multiple displays You must select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings
18. directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices 191 PK USER MANUAL 3123594 pue SOIAD 412 ue1se1 pue 394205 EM 01 128uuoo 10 YMS 59 Bumes 5018 B QeISUN 40 31215 0 12 5 VIAM 128000 lt VIA 1283000 lt Wajqoud paeoq 10 Sd pauan YMS pue 88 9 si Jamod ny SOWY 01 10343 dm38s SOW a3i ep YNY 3263402 81591 SOND 315 Aejdsip seu JI 9849 YIA sd q 11045 g pue deaq 3uo T J anje 10 jou WIG 59994 31045 e J Dd ay YeIsay 9935 1504 YEH pa1auuoo s ejdsi seu Joyuow Ji pau J punos daag pau pue SOND 315 S LUN Ajddns pau HEIs 0152 Dd 1nq pesseud s Jamog Sunoouso qno4 NSEJ 79 191 PK USER MANUAL 80
19. s M I B III MB Intelligent Bios III 52 Security Ment epo Ue a err beers 60 Menu iuri etos 61 Exit MENU M 62 191 USER MANUAL lii Updating the BIOS essence Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows 7 8 RUNNING Setup sot e ee Manual Installation esses ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration Before creating a RAID 5 Entering Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility Creating a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Resetting disks to Non RAID EXITING Chapter 6 AMD CrossFireX Technology Support Redg ltermetlte urne ee at de as o Installing CrossFireX graphics cards The Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly Start up problems after prolong Maintenance and care Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 191 USER MANUAL iv Chapter 1
20. setup administrator password and user password Ess ELITEGROUP m Advanced Chipset 1 Security Set Administrator Password Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install System Mode state Setup Select Screen Secure Boot state Not Active Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Secure Boot Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Administrator Password Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not System Mode state Setup This item shows system mode setup or not Secure Boot state Not Active This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state Secure Boot Disabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode 191 PK USER MANUAL 60 This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Boot Configuration Launch PXE OpROM Launch Strorage Fast Boot Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot Update System BIOS Boot mode select FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Chipset 24 M I B Windows 7 or other OS Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
21. should choose 4 AL1717 M 1920 1200 recommended Landscape v Extend desktop to this display w OK Cancel Apply 191 PK USER MANUAL 49 PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP 0 a m amp Advanced Chipset M I B Security PCH Configuration Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after Power Off power failure Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case Open Warning Disabled 1 Click Select Item Chassis Opened Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Case Open Warning Disabled This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 90 Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP 4l Advanced Chipset M I B Security Management Engine Technology Configuration E
22. single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity Intel Integrated Graphics PCI Express Graphics mmm m Please note that Multi Monitor technology supports up to four monitors one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI Express graphics devices under Windows 7 8 Step 1 Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers VGA and sound drivers If you want know the detail information please refer to chapter 4 Mainboard Setup Utili an Utilities Information EES ELITEGROUP Mainboard Z97 PK BIOS Version 06 27 14 Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 191 USER MANUAL 46 Step 2 Install all the drivers of PCI Express graphic cards Click the Browse CD item then appears the following screen Select the driver you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Action View 1 010 ssl 5 4 5 ECS PC gt i Computer gt Disk drives 4 Display adapters 4B NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 gt DVD CD ROM drives gt 09 Human Interface Devices gt Gq IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices M Monitors gt i Network adapters b Portable Devices Processors b
23. I sleep state when the system enters suspend EFS ELITEGROUP Gul Advanced Chipset M I B Security ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter S3 Suspend to RAM when the SUSPEND button is pressed Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 37 34 38 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU ECS ELITEGROUP il E a Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security CPU Configuration Number of cores to enable in each processor package Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 2000 MHz Processor Stepping 306c3 Microcode Revision 19 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported All ss Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Ere i Select Screen Execute Disable Bit Enabled 1 Click Select Item Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enter Dbl Click Select LakeTiny Feature Enabled Change Opt CPU C3 Report Enabled F1 General Help CPU C6 Report Enabled F2 Previous Values Package C State limit AUTO F3 Opt
24. K USER MANUAL 21 12 F_LAUDIO1 Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture m Left channel to front panel Sense Send Right channel to front panel r Microphone power enden panel microphone input signal Analog ground Sense1_Return Sense2_Return HD Audio m Left channel to front panel RSVD Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal PIN 1 PCH 297 Analog ground Analog power 5V Right channel return from front panel Left channel return from front panel AC 97 Audio AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please don t tick off Disabled Front Panel Detect QJ Realtek HD Audio Manager a7 man voume tote 0 Sveske Sound Effects Room Correction Defadt Fema e Confasraton
25. LL or SBPLL select LCPLL This item shows the informtion of the ICC clocking mode Press Esc to return to the M I B Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 53 193dv qu Memory Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP Advanced Chipset M I B Security Memory Information Bil The selection of Memory Profiles which impacts Memory RC Version 1 8 0 0 memory sizing behavior Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 4096 DDR3 Automatic Memory Frequency Timing Default Current Target tCL 9 9 tRCD 9 9 tRP 9 9 tRAS NMode tWR tRFC tWTR tRRD tRTP tCWL tREFI tFAW tRC tWRPRE tCPDED tPRPDEN OdtReadDelay tCKE ore tWPRE tRPRE Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 191 PK USER MANUAL ES ELITEGROUP 4 24 Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security tRDRD Enable or disable Refresh 2x support tRDRD_dr tRDRD dd tRDPDEN CMD 3st tWRRD tWRRD dr tWRRD dd tWRWR tWRWR dr Auto tWRWR dd A tWRPDEN Dec WRD Auto Enh Interleave Support Enabled RI Support Enabled OLL Weak Lock Support Enabled Mc Lock Enabled CMD Tri State Enabled Chapter 3 Memory Scrambler Enabled MRC Fast Boot Enabled Memory Remap Enabled Memory Thermal Management Enabled DDR
26. OA IOD Voltage Offset mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the CPU RING GT UNCORE IOA IOD voltage offset from 1000 to 998mV Offset Prefix This item allows you to select the offset value as positive 4 or negative SVID Control Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control If this function be disabled it will not be changed until CPU powers down SVID Override Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target up to 2500mV FIVR Faults Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR faults If this function is disabled it will not be changed until CPU powers down FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR efficiency If this function is disabled it will not be changed until CPU powers down Press Esc to return to the M I B Menu page Spread Spectrum Auto If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 9 2 00GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 2000 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory 191 PK USER MANUAL 99 Security Menu This page enables you to set
27. PowerDown and idle counter Select Screen 1 Click Select Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 5 5 5 5 5 5 Disabled Memory RC Version 1 8 0 0 This item shows the information of the memory RC version Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz This item shows the information of the memory frequency Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 This item shows the information of the total memory Memory Profiles Automatic This item enables you to set the memory profiles The selection of memory profiles impacts memory sizing behavior Enh Interleave Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Enh Interleave support RI Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Rank Interleave support NOTE RI and HORI can not be enabled at the same time DLL Weak Lock Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the DLL weak lock support Mc Lock Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not 191 PK USER MANUAL 55 96 CMD Tri State Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CMD Tri State ending of the training Memory Scrambler Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory scrambler WRC Fast Boot Enabled This item allo
28. 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 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica tion 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 ll Pentium lll Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency e
29. Windows OS had been installed Entering Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility 1 During POST press lt Ctrl I gt to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor7H500F0 H81D3FLH 465 8GB 5 ST3500320AS 5QOMOKLEY 465 8GB Pressa to enter Configuration Utility 2 main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 11 Intel Corporation Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit RAID Volumes Nor Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 5 1 ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu 197 USER MANUAL 70 Creating RAID set 1 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit 2 When the RAID Level item
30. abled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By 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 PCI E Modem or PCI PCI E 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 PCI E card Wake on LAN Disabled Use this item to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system The wake on LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state If disabled resume by USB S3 will not be available Resume By USB Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically 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 EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACP
31. alues F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA PortG Not Present Spin Up Device Extemal SATA SATA Mode AHCI Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 6 Not Present This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Spin up Device Disabled On an edge detect from to 1 the PCH starts a COMRESET initialization sequence to the device External SATA Disabled Use this item to enable disable External SATA Support Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration EFS ELITEGROUP amp Advanced Chipset M I B Security USB Configuration USB Support Parameters All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 41 42 Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing c
32. anty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips You may also log onto our ECS website for more information http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support FAQ aspx MenulDz49 amp childid M 49 amp LanID 0 a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket amp the switch on the Power Supply Unit PSU is turned on as well 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 mon
33. ata is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact 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 6 SPK Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK VCC NC Signal PIN 1 SPK This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS 197 USER MANUAL 28 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Pl
34. ave amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 191 PK USER MANUAL 44 System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP 4 id lt Main Advanced Chipset M I B Security System Agent Configuration Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics Auto device should be Primary IGD Memory Display or select SG for IGD Multi Monitor ____ DVMT Memory Switchable Gx Select Screen CPU SA Audio Device 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device IGD Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory DVMT Memory 256M When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi Monitor CPU SA Audio Device Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 45 Multi Monitor technology Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a
35. cks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology LakeTiny Feature Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration CPU C3 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Report Disabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Package C State limit AUTO Use this item to set the package C state limit Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced state Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 39 193deu 40 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options Ess ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Chipset MLB Security SATA Configuration Determines how SATA controller s operate AHCI Mode SATA Not Present Spin Up Device Extemal SATA SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA Disabled SATA Port3 Not Present Spin Up Device Extemal SATA SATA Port4 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled Extemal SATA Disabled SATA Port5 Not Present Select Screen Spin Up Device Disabled 1 Click Select Item Extemal SATA Disabled Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous V
36. creen 1 Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects EFS ELITEGROUP amp Chipset Advanced M I B Ill Security LAN Configuration Enabled Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 33 34 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds EFS ELITEGROUP Sl Chipset M I B Ill Security PC Health Status CPU Temperature DTS 46 System Temperature 319 CPU Fan Speed 3426 RPM System Fan Speed 4787 RPM Select Screen Core Voltage 1 728V 1 Click Select Item DIMM Voltage 1 488V Enter Dbl Click Select 12V 12 096V Change Opt 5V 5 124V F1 General Help 3 3V 1 056 F2 Previous Values F3 Optimize
37. d Defaults TCC Activation Temperature DTS 75 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit gt Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ECS ELITEGROUP Gul E a Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Smart Fan Select Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP DTS DeltaT Smart Fan Slope PWM value Select Screen Fan Full Speed Offset DTS 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Smart Fan Select CPU This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M B ex CPU Fani CPU Fan2 System Fan1 Smart Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters 191 PK USER MANUAL Smart Fan start PWM value 180 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan Smart Fan start PWM TEMP DTS 45 This item is used to set the start temperature
38. d by Intel 297 Express Chipset 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb s devices RAID O RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 configuration Audio Realtek ALC892 8 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Realtek RTL8111G Gigabit Lan Rear Panel 1 0 1 x PS 2 mouse amp keyboard Combo connector 1 x D sub port 1 x port 1 x HDMI port 4 058 2 0 5 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 2 x USB 3 0 ports 1 x Audio 8 ch jacks Internal 1 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU FAN connector 1 x 4 pin PWR FAN connector 1 x 4 pin SYS FAN connector 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports 191 PK USER MANUAL 3 x USB 2 0 headers support additional six USB 2 0 ports Gray header supports EZ charger 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x CIR header 1 x COM header 1 CLR CMOS jumper 1 x Parallel port header LPT 1 x Trusted platform module header 1 x Speaker header 1 1x ME UNLOCK header System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play STR 53 STD S4 Hardware Monitor Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices o
39. e the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the Del key to delete the set Chapter 5 3 dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable VolumeO0 RAIDO Stripe 2 931 5GB Normal Yes DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATAIN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATAWILL BE DELETED tj Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs 191 PK USER MANUAL 73 7A Resetting disks to Non RAID HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD When you installa broken RAID HDD you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set through the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel Rapid Storage Technology you may do so by resetting the disk to Non RAID You will however lose all data and previous RAID configurations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 2 3 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press Enter
40. eader supports EZ Charger 13 F_USB2 3 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 14 TPM Trusted platform module header 15 LPT Parallel port header 16 SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header 17 SPK Speaker header 18 CIR1 Consumer Infrared 19 COM Onboard serial port header 20 CLR CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 21 PCIEX16 S1 PCI Express Gen2 x4 slot 22 F AUDIO1 Front panel audio header 23 PCIE1 PCI Express Gen2 x1 slot 24 PCIEX16 PCI Express Gen3 x16 slot for graphics interface 25 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector 191 USER MANUAL Ports D he ahoa oore 8 Qj ER bE Jo 1 PS 2 Combo port Use the PS 2 combo port to connect the PS 2 Keyboard or PS 2 Mouse 2 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 3 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port 4 DVI Port Connect your monitor to the DVI port 5 HDMI Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI port 6 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 7 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Activity LED Link LED LAN LED Status Description OFF No dat Activity LED Ao data Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link LAN
41. ges 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 SETUP 191 PK USER MANUAL 29 30 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Exit Default 297 HH Build Date 07 04 2014 Processor Type Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHz Total Memory 4095 DDR3 FRI 01 04 2014 CPU Temperature DTS 446 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 297 PK Release 07 03 2014 Version 2 16 1243 Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc Press lt F7 gt to enter BBS POPUP Press lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to enter setup CMOS Settings Wrong 191 PK USER MANUAL 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 current
42. he 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 191 PK USER MANUAL 65 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 3 Select Features Choose the features Setup will instal Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Device 36961 Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utity Version amp 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on 40785 Space Available on C 29063888 3 Checkthe box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 Click Next to 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 tity This utility wil enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intelli chipset components lt Back Newt gt 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 re start a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 will show the following screen after sy
43. herboard package ships with the following items Z97 PK Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD Shield 2 SATA 6G Cables The package contents above are for reference only please take the actual package items as 4b standard 191 PK USER MANUAL Specifications CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 and 5 Generation Core Family processors Supports CPU up 84W TDP up to 95W Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology Supports Intel Hyper Threading Technology Supports Intel 64 Architecture Supports Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 0 Supports Intel Responsiveness Technologies Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12 Intel Smart Response Technology Intel Rapid Start Technology Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list SSDS multiple HDDs required Chipset Intel 297 Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB Supports DDR3 1600 1333 MHz SDRAM Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list Expansion 2 x PCI Express x16 slots one PCI Express Gen3 x16 slot 4 one Slots PCI Express Gen2 x4 mode slot 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot AMD Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology CrossFireX The PCIEX16 S1 black color of PCIE x16 slot supports PCI Technology Express Gen2 running at X4 mode Storage Supporte
44. imized Defaults Enhanced Halt C1E abled F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 9 2 00GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EM64T Supported This item shows the computer supports EM64T Processor Speed 2000MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 306c3 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 19 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 2 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Not Supported This item shows the computer not supports Intel HT Technology Intel VT x Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel VT x Technology Active Processor Cores All Use this item to control the number of active processor cores Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit you can enables this item to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 191 PK USER MANUAL Execute Disable Bit Enabled This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm atta
45. installed on the rear edge of the motherboard Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws 797 Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard 191 USER MANUAL 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled CLR CMOS 123 123 Normal Clear CMOS Default enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to and Exit Setup 197 USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor This motherboard has an LGA1150 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 You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recom
46. is highlighted use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create Name Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 931 5 GB Create Volume Name VolumeO RAID 1 Mirror Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 465 8 GB Create Volume 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 When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item Name RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Siz 931 5 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 Name RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB oT 712 4931 5 2 Create Volume 191 PK USER MANUAL Chapter 5 71 4 When done press Enter to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Name VolumeO RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Dis
47. itor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink amp ensure the CPU fan is well connected with the CPU heatsink Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running 191 USER MANUAL 77 78 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR CMOS jumper Refer to CLR CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the c
48. ks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 931 5 GB WARNING ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST Press ENTER to create the specified volume t Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER 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 Level Strip Size Status Bootable 1 3 Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Type Status Vol ID yr 7 access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel VolumeO See section Advanced Setup for details Users please be noted that RAID Stripe is set to accelerate the data 197 USER MANUAL 72 ES ELITEGROUP a Advanced Chipset M I B Boot Hard Disk Drive Priorities Intel volumeO Select Screen t Click Select Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press Enter 1 Create RAID Volume 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit 2 Us
49. ly selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing Enter Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with an icon 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 an icon The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below KEY FUNCTION ESC Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults FA Save amp Exit 1 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 2 In this
50. mend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab B Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position C Grasp the edge of the package 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 191 USER MANUAL 10 D 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 Then the cover will flick automatically Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed 197 USER MANUAL 2 4 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heat sink instal lation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The fo
51. nable Disable ME Firmware Enabled ME FW Version 9 1 2 1010 Select Screen tl Click Select Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ME Control Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware ME FW Version 9 1 2 1010 This item shows the ME FW version Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 91 1 52 1 MB Intelligent BIOS Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system EFS ELITEGROUP CPU OverClocking Configuration Auto gt CPU Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP CPU Ratio 32 Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Max Non Turbo Perfor Disabled 8 Enabled 32 32 Enabled 100 00 1 00 LCPLL CPU Ratio 32 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Package Current Lock Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the package current lock IA Core Current Maximum This item allows you to set IA Core Current Max Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows use
52. nergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence 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 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 govern ing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 191 USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow ing conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is in conformity with the following EC EMC directives
53. of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan CPU Fan System Fan Full Speed Offset DTS 52 This item is used to set the CPU fan System fan full speed offset value Press Esc to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc CPU Temperature DTS System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Core Voltage DIMM Voltage 12V 5V 3 3 Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 39 36 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation EFS ELITEGROUP i Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Power Management Setup About Resume By Ring Disabled Resume By PME e Wake on LAN Disabled Resume By USB Disabled M Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled Select Screen EUP Function Enabled 1 Click Select Item Power LED Type Dual Color LED Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Resume By RING Dis
54. onfiguration Ess ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Configuration Enables or Disables BIOS Enabled support for security device TPM State abled O S will not show Security Pending operation Device TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available Current Status Information TPM Enabled Status Select Screen TPM Active Status 1 Click Select Item TPM Owner Status Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required TPM State Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the security device Pending operation None Schedule an Operation for the Security Device NOTE Your Computer will reboot during restart in order to change State of Security Device TPM Enabled Status Disabled This item displays the TPM status to be enabled or not TPM Active Status Deactivated This item displays the TPM status to be activated or not TPM Owner Status Unowned This item displays the TPM status to be owned or not Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 2 Intel R Rapid Start Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Rapid Start Technology EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Chipset
55. ooler 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 components may be at fault 5 Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component Please logo onto our ECS website http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Technical Support List aspx MenulDz50 amp LanlDzO for more information Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin
56. ower cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only 197 USER MANUAL 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following 297 cemeonents componens 4 www 191 USER MANUAL 28 1 PWR FAN Power Cooling FAN Connector amp 2 SYS FAN System cooling FAN Connector amp 3 CPU FAN CPU Cooling FAN Connector Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS FAN Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU FAN System Ground Power 12V Sensor PWM ilii PWR FAN SYS FAN CPU FAN 257 Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W at 12V 4 ATX POWER 24 pin Power Connector amp 7 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ATX12V 12V Ground DOJPIN 1 mim Ground 12V
57. port Chapter 7 Provides basic trouble page 77 Trouble Shooting shooting tips 191 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 TY aie tte rre ee eet 1 Pakage Contents iiris ono ona ona ni re i 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard COMPONENTS siiis a nennen 4 POS x ev bh terere ev amer ee rt e eve Yes 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety 7 Installing the Motherboard in a 7 irre toti erret 8 Installing nennen 9 Installing the ProCessok eese 9 Installing the CPU Cooler sess 11 Installing Memory Modules 2 Installing Add on Cards 14 Connecting Optional Devices 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive sse 24 Connecting Case Components sees eene 25 Front Panel Headet ette eie 27 Chapter 3 29 Using BIOS 29 AboutthesSetup Utiliby crees 29 The Standard Configuration eese 29 Entering the Setup d eos 29 Resetting the Default CMOS Values essen 30 Using BIOS eerte 30 BIOS Navigation 31 Main Advanced Menu Chipset Menu
58. ption Supports ACPI amp DMI Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Supports 3 Independent Dispaly Supports Multi Language Supports AC 97 HD Audio auto detect default AP Support Supports eBLU eDLU eSF Cyberlink Norton Muzee EZ Charger Note Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required Free bundle software including ECS DVD Cyberlink Norton Muzee Form Factor Micro ATX Size 244mm x 220mm 191 PK USER MANUAL Motherboard Components 68 09 Ea EH Ia Ian IL C NP AUDIO SATAS _ SATAG USB3 F_USB1 F PANEL 2285529 A 191 PK USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 and 5 Generation Core Family processors 2 PWR FAN 4 pin power cooling fan connector 3 SYS FAN 4 pin system cooling fan connector 4 CPU FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 5 DDR3 1 4 240 pin DDR3 Module slots 6 ATX POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 7 USB3F Front panel USB 3 0 header 8 CASE CASE open header 9 ME UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 10 1 6 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 11 F PANEL Front panel switch LED header 12 F USB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header Gray h
59. rdware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system MI 245 PCIEX16 PCIE1 PCIEX16 S1 PCIEX16 Slot PCIE1 Slot PCIEX16 S1 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 This slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 which runs at x4 mode 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 Recommend add on card configuration PCIEX16 Slots Model PCIEX16 PCIEX16 S1 SPEC PCI E Gen 3 Running x16 mode PCI E Gen 2 Running x4 mode Color Gray Black 1 Graphic Card VGA card Populated 197 USER MANUAL Follow these instructions to install an add on card Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot 1 you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a scre
60. rent Protection Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up 2 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS CASE fi 12 12 Chassis cover Chassis cover is removed is closed PcHzer 191 USER MANUAL 17 3 ME UNLOCK ME Unlock Header ME UNLOCK 12 1 2 Unlock Lock 4 amp 5 1 6 Serial ATA connectors 1 6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Paral lel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Ground RX Ground TX TX Ground Ground TX SATA3 4 RX Ground Ground RX 1 2 RX Ground
61. rm and size of fan heatsink may also vary DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan A Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU and make it to be a thin layer B Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector 191 PK USER MANUAL 11 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR3 1600 1333 MHz 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 You must install at least one module in of the four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules A Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down B Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot
62. rs to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech nology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage Disabled This item allows users to control the internal PLL overvoltage Boot performance Mode Turbo Performance Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Package TDP Lock Enable Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the package TDP lock Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window Power Limit 1 Time Second 8 This item allows you to set the power limit 1 time Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the power limit 2 switch Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration After that the long duration power limit will be honored 1 2 Core Ratio Limit 32 These items show the Core Ratio Limit Value Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock Host Clock Override 1 100 MHz 100 00 This item shows the informtion of the host clock override PEG DMI Ratio 1 00 This item shows the informtion of the PEG DMI Ratio LCP
63. s show the boot priorities 191 PK USER MANUAL 61 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Ess ELITEGROUP Gil EH a Advanced Chipset M I B Security Go backto EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Select Screen Save Changes Click Select Item Discard Changes Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Boot Override F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore Defaults Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit the system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device
64. stem restart you must select Desktop in the bottom left to install the next driver mE e Calendar Internet SkyDrive 197 USER MANUAL 66 Windows 7 8 will appear below UAC User Account Control message after the system restart You must select Yes to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Program name ChPrio exe Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive Show details Manual Installation If the auto install DVD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Look for the chipset and motherboard model and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the oper ating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior no
65. tice Please refer to the support disk for available software 191 PK USER MANUAL 67 eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC s system loading and temperature It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment Tenperetue Times ma ly Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers T 1 EES ELITEGROUP 8 eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install button to install 7 ES ELITEGROUP System Information Processor 20043000 CPU Motherboard Operating System Miersoft Windows 000000 Current verson Online Verson lo Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 197 USER MANUAL 68 Chapter 5 Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration The Intel Rapid Storage Technology allows you to configure RAID and 1 sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items 1 One SATA HDD 2 write enabled floppy disk 3 Microsoft Windo
66. ug 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 con figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The pa rameters 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 rec ommend 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 chan
67. w adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network the add on card Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot 191 USER MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices 297 6 11 USB1 3 12 AUDIO 197 USER MANUAL 16 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate z a w Front Panel USB Power Front Panel USB Power 0583 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx 0583 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx T USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx Ground E Ground 8 USB3 ICC SuperSpeed Tx E USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx 0583 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed 0583 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Ground Ground USB3 ICC Port1 D USB3 ICC Port2 D USB3 ICC Port1 D m USB3 ICC Port2 D Over Cur
68. will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard 191 PK USER MANUAL 63 191 PK USER MANUAL 64 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 The auto install DVD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software The support software DVD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP 7 8 When you insert the DVD ROM disc in the DVD ROM drive the auto run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen The screen has four buttons on it Setup Utilities Browse CD and Exit Information Displays the path for all ECS ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk Information 7 Mainboard Z97 PK Click Exit button to BIOS Version 6 27 14 Diver CD Version DVD 2 0 close the Auto Setup window V 2 Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Setup Click the Utilities button to select and button to select and run the software install ECS Intelligent installation program Utility Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins Auta Setup Package arson 2 00 0011 Z97 PK Program 7 a T
69. ws OS installation disk Windows 7 8 8 1 4 Motherboard support CD with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set 1 Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive HDD on your system 2 Setthe SATA Mode item in the BIOS from IDE Mode to RAID Mode See section SATA Configuration for details Ess ELITEGROUP amp Advanced Chipset M L B Ill Security SATA Configuration Determines how controller s operate AHCI Mode SATA Port Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA D Disabled SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA Chapter 5 SATA Port3 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA g q g q SATA Port4 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA SATA 5 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA Select Screen T cre Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Port6 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA g q D o 191 PK USER MANUAL 69 3 Enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option to set up your RAID configuration 4 Create an Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver disk for Windows OS installation See section Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver after the
70. ws you to enable or disable the WRC fast boot Memory Remap Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and Idle counter BIOS This item allows you to BIOS or PCODE the DDR Power Down and Idle counter BIOS BIOS is in countrol of DDR CKE mode and idle timer value PCODE pcode will manage the modes Refresh 2x Support Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable 2xRef when warm and Hot 2 iMC enables 2xRef when Hot Press Esc to return to the 1 Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL North Bridge Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Q Gil Main Advanced Chipset M I B Security Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio Press Esc to return to the M I B Menu page 191 PK USER MANUAL 97 98 Over Voltage Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen ECS ELITEGROUP ais a Main Advanced Chipset M I B Security Auto

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