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1. SPEAKER Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 Front_L 2 Front_L 3 Front_R 4 Front_R J Installing the Motherboard 22 Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for informa tion F_PANEL Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD_LED_P Harddisk LED 2 FP PWR SLP MSGLED HD_LED_N Harddisk LED 4 FP PWR SLP MSG LED RST_SW_N Reset Switch 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch RST_SW_P Reset Switch 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch RSVD 5V_DC 10 Key Nopin wl ny om w e MSG LED dual color or single color Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board re
2. 15 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices HDD_PW ODD_PW SATA1 SATA2 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY 9 PORT2L 10 SENSE2 RETURN J SATA1 2 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Prallel ATA Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TX 3 TX 4 Ground 5 RX 6 RX 7 Ground Installing the Motherboard 16 F_USB1 Front Panel USB header The motherboard has one USB 2 0 header supporting two USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB 2 0 ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB 2 0 connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Pin Signal Name Function 1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 3 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Ne
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4. 3 Select Screen Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite L Select Item CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 Enter Select Change Opt System Smart Fan Control Enabled F1 General Help Smart Fan Mode Normal F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Fa Save amp Exit Smart Fan start PWM TEMP 30 ESC Exit DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite System Fan Full Speed Offset 23 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by chang ing the fan voltage Smart Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quiet 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 Using BIOS 29 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 30 This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from go
5. 7 LCD_SEL1 2 LCD select jumpers 8 ME_DISABLE ME disable jumper 9 HDD_PW HDD power connector 10 ODD_PW ODD power connector 11 F_LUSB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header 12 TS Touch board header 13 CAMERA CCD header 14 MCR Card reader header 15 F_ PANEL Front panel switch LED header 16 SYS_FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 17 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 18 LCD_OFF Panel switch 19 LVDS LVDS header optional 20 SO DIMM1 2 240 pin DDR3 SO DIMM sockets 21 FPD FPD power connector This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam age from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges Do not bend circuit boards Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Thin Mini ITX system case Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica tors and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Most ca
6. 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message American Megatrends H61H Gi1 Release 03 13 2012 A on 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc lt F gt to enter BBS POPUP lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to enter setup CMOS Settings Wrong Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a triangle P 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 _ Using BIOS In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis
7. Megatrends Inc WET EU Chipset R ams sis aun 4 System Agent Configuration IGD Share Memroy Size DVMTMemory 256MB Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc IGD Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics device memory DVMT Memory 256MB This item is used to select DVMT5 0 Total Graphics Memory size by the internal Graphics Device Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page Using BIOS gt PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc UET C EURE Chipset RU aaa cs PCH Configuration Select AC power state when power is re applied after a power failure Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Select Screen Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Audio Configuration This item shows the informat
8. Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Using BIOS 25 26 System Language 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 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc WEE Advanced IS S SSE U A 249 Legacy OpROM Support System ACPI Parameters Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled PLAN Configuration PPC Health Status b gt Power Management Setup Select Screen 1 Select Item gt CPU Configuration Enter Select P SATA Configuration Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Using BIOS 27 PLAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 Amer
9. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle P 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 la Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values Enter Select F1 General Help F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the main menu appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Select an item and press lt Enter gt to display the submenu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main BACNET L T Ei Boot Security Exit BIOS Information Choose the system default language System Data Tue 04 10 2012 System Time 21 32 56 Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4
10. USB_N USB_P GND Key na nN e LCD_OFF Panel switch This connector is used to provide power for the ODD Pin Signal Name 1 PWRDN 2 GND Installing the Motherboard 17 18 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard inter face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard f SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only Installing the Motherboard 19 Connecting I O
11. of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors near the processor socket which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips Also install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can perma nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design
12. shows that your computer supports Intel VT x technology or not Active Processor Cores All Use this item to control the active processor cores Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Excute Disable Bit Enabled This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propa gation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology CPU C3 Report Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not running Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS gt SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options Aptio Setup Utility Copyri
13. the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself Installing the Motherboard CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Disengaging of the Load Lever Press the hook of lever down and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab B Opening of the Load Plate Lift the tail of the load lever Rotate the load plate to fully open position C Removing the Cap Be careful not to touch the contact at any time D Inserting the Package Grasp the package Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion E Closing the Load Plate Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab F Fasten the
14. to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 19V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 19V power amp Thin Mini ITX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working prope
15. Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports USB 2 0 USB 2 0 DC_IN port ports ports HDMI port LAN port Line out Microphone DC_IN Port Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Audio Ports Use the two audio ports to connect audio devices The left jack is for microphone The right jack is for stereo line out singal Installing the Motherboard 20 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the case speaker cable to SPEAKER PUN F PANEL SYS_FAN SPEAKER Installing the Motherboard 21 CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 12V Power 12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM p Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V SYS_FAN System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 12V Power 12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM
16. LAN provides the following features Supports PCI Express 1 1 Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One Mini PCI Express slot supports half card Two SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors One LAN port One HDMI port 7 Four USB 2 0 ports d One DC IN port Audio jacks for microphone and line out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing Graphic parameters The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Specifications CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 2 4 3 Generation Core proces sors 7 Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU DMI 2 0GT s Chipset Intel H61 Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 SO DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB 7 Supports 1333 1066 DDR3 SO DIMM Expansion Slot 1 x Mini PCI Express slot suppo
17. 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 0A Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium II Pentium III Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en
18. Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc WEES Advanced WI SSS SA CPU Configuration Number of cores to enable in each processor package Intel R Core TM i5 2500S CPU 2 70GHz EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 2700 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision 26 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported Select Screen Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled l Select Item Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enter Select Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Change Opt CPU C3 Report Disabled F1 General Help CPU C6 Report Enabled F2 Previous Values Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Using BIOS a1 32 Intel R Core TM i5 2500S CPU 2 70GHz This is display only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EMT64 Supported This item shows the computer supports EMT64 Processor Speed 2700MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 206a7 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 26 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 4 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Not Supported This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not Intel VT x Technology Supported This item
19. Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems In installing the software execute a file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk Information Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins Mainboard ID Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 H61H G11 AutoSetup Program Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AutoSetup The InstalShieid Wizard w install AutoSetup on your computer To continue cick Newt The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner Using the Motherboard Software 43 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Se
20. ai ensucian snasnanahaqaushhusquas 10 Installing the Processor a aannsssssssssssssa 10 Installing Memory Modules a asadawtascw 12 Expansion Slots Connecting Optional Deviees u aaa asassssassssssaqa 15 Installing a SATA Hard Drive aa aaaassssssssa 18 Connecting VO D VvI66Ss sa stasssamqasasvawaiquisa 19 Connecting Case Components 1 20 Front Panel Header a aaa wasaqa as 22 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility usa aasawa payaayayqaypyas The Standard Configuration Entering the Setup Utilities Resetting the Default CMOS Talues 24 Using BIOS se estes proe isoprene ereere erer maaana oi iuetetsacstaaud Sevastedetes 24 BIOS Navigation Keys ass a a aakanansnaqwisaaashaasyasaqaqhaskukun k 25 Main ion numas saus hasa Bn aysa ss Advanced Menu iji iv BOOI MENU mua uay aaa Saa saiz sasa usa waqasa sama 37 SOGHRPHILMODW Saa asqa sapaqa NA a ETENA 38 Ext MOHD aan aun aaa wna quay aka yana aykala sk 39 Updating the BIOS a annsssssssssssas 40 Chanter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 RUNNING SeU u suan n Wer EAER Ii ETS Manual Installatio ee eeeseseeeeseeseneeeseeeseeeeeeneeeeaees Utility Software Referente prissione Chanter 5 45 Trouble Sh
21. allation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM The support software DVD ROM CD ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some pro grams is available in a README file located in the same directory as the software Before installing any software always inspect the folder for files named README TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard 2 The notice of Intel HD Audio Installation optional The Intel High Definition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the driver disk Please log on to http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb
22. ave as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device Using BIOS 40 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Web site New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the C or A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM When the inst
23. cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard G Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure Installing the Motherboard 12 that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGAII55 socket Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It can support two 240 pin DDR3 1333 1066 SDRAM The total memory capacity is 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Total memory capacity is 8 GB Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 This moth
24. en us 901105 appliesto for more information Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 The Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard l If the Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter The support software DVD ROM CD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP Vista 7 When you insert the DVD ROM CD ROM disc in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen The screen has three buttons on it Setup Browse CD and Exit Mainboard H61H2 G11 BIOS Version 02 22 11 Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 For reference only If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory Using the Motherboard Software 41 42 Drivers Setup Utilities Browse CD IExit Utilities Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from the menu which software you want to install Click the Utilities button to display the application software and other software utilities that are available on the disk Select the sofware you want to install then follow installation procedure The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open
25. erboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM 2 Push the latches on each side of the SO DIMM slot down 3 Align the memory module with the slot The SO DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the SO DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly 4 Check that the cutouts on the SO DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the SO DIMM slot 5 Install the SO DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the SO DIMM 6 Install any remaining SO DIMM modules Installing the Motherboard For reference only Installing the Motherboard 13 14 Expansion Slots Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can in crease the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system MINI PCIE1X Slot MINI PCIE1X The Mini PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Slot Express Base Specification revision 2 0 it can support half card Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Installing the Motherboard
26. ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meet
27. gative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 Key Nopin 10 NC Not connected indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as hang up FPD FPD power connector The motherboard must provide additional power for the internal flat panel display both panel and backlight inverter via an FPD power connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 BKLT_EN Backlight enable 2 BKLT_PWM Backlight control 3 BKLT_PWR Backlight inverter power 4 BKLT_PWR Backlight inverter power 5 BKLT_GND Brightness_GND Ground shared 6 BKLT_GND Brightness_GND Ground shared 7 Brightness_UP Panel brightness increase C 8 Brightness_DOWN Panel brightness decrease J HDD_PW HDD power connector This connector is used to provide power for the HDD Pin Signal Name 1 12V 2 5V 3 3 3V 4 GND Installing the Motherboard ODD_PW ODD power connector This connector is used to provide power for the ODD Pin Signal Name 5V 2 5V 3 GND TS Touch board header Pin Signal Name 5V USB_N USB_P GND Key mi wl N e CAMERA CCD header Pin Signal Name 5V USB_N USB_P GND Key oa wl rN e MCR Card reader header Pin Signal Name 5V
28. ght C 2011 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced Y Security Exit SATA Configuration Determines how SATA controller s operate SATAPort1 Select Screen Not Present t Select Item Enter Select SATA Port2 Change Opt Not Present F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 2 Not Present This motherboard supports two SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 34 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset South chipset and other system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc EI Chipset R TT samme o System Agent SA Parameters p PCH Configuration gt ME Configuration Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 9 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American
29. gt to setup administrator password Using BIOS Exit Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Security Exit Exit system setup after saving Discard Changes and Exit the changes Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Select Screen Save Changes 1 Select Item Discard Changes Enter Select Change Opt Restore Defaults F1 General Help Save as User Defaults F2 Previous Values Restore User Defaults F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit Boot Override ESC Exit JetFlashTranscend 4GB 8 07 Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults S
30. ican Megatrends Inc Advanced Si TS TI u LAN Configuration Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 19 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 28 gt PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Etim Advanced SI ETIS ETTI 211 PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed 5 1448 RPM System Fan Speed 3 0 RPM Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select PECI Mode Change Opt Offset to TCC Activation Temp 41 F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc WETE Advanced eii E a S STTS gt u Smart Fan Mode Normal Smart Fan start PWM value 180 rt Fan start PWM TEMP 30 ee ay
31. ing so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan System Smart Fan Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the system fan speed by chang ing the fan voltage CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value System Fan Full Speed Offset 23 This item is used to set the system fan full speed offset value Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System amp CPU temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 30 gt Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Etim Advanced Riqi TS STT Ae cls Power Management Setup About Resume by PME Resume By USB 1 x 2 0 S3 Disabled EUP Function Enabled Select Screen l Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Res
32. ion of the audio configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page Using BIOS 35 36 gt ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc UET A Chipset R ammo lt Managemnet Engine Tehnology Configuration ME FW Version 8 0 2 1410 Select Screen L Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ME FW Version 8 0 2 1410 This item shows the ME FW version Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page Using BIOS Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc LUE C Ete So ull ET Boot cats aes Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock state Set Boot Prioritiy 1st Boot Hard Disk 2nd Boot CD DVD 3rd Boot USB Floppy Ath Boot USB CD DVD 5th Boot USB Hard Disk 6th Boot USB Flash JetFlash 7th Boot Network 8th Boot UEFI Select Screen P Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter 11 Select Item g
33. is file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant They are provided only for the convenience of the customer The following software is fur nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC
34. lect Features Choose the features Setup will install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K Instal k cae 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Setup x Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Next 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 restart a few times to complete the installation Using the Motherboard Software 44 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message Ley after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory Th
35. nd 2 are SHORT N tity Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled ME DISABLE LCD SEL2 LCD_SELI CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default 1 2 NORMAL 1 f 2 3 CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CMOS make sure to CLR_CMOS turn off the system 1 2 ME ENABLE m 1 2 3 ME DISABLE ME_ENABLE 1 2 21 5 AUO Cima 1 ME DISABLE 3 pin Disable ME LCD_SEL1 oo Spin Serger Lep M215HW03 LCD SEL1 LCD_SEL2 1 2 21 5 AUO Om 1 M215HW03 LCD_SEL2 2 3 21 5 CPT W LCD_SEL1 cps CLAA215FAO4 LCD_SEL1 YO 9 pin SELECT LCD 1 2 21 5 CPT Rm LED SELZ CLAA215FA04 LCD_SEL2 1 2 21 5 BOE CO 1 SGD SER HT215F01 100 LCD SELI 3 pin SELECT LCD 2 3 21 5 BOE 1 LCD_SEL2 Es gt HT215F01 100 LCD_SEL2 2 3 23 6 CMO O oer Si M236HGE L20 LCD_SEL1 pin SELECT LCD SELECT LCD 5 9 23 6 CMO 1 FCD BELI M236HGE L20 LCD SEL2 Installing the Motherboard 10 To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup Installing Hardware Installing the Processor you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resis tors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip
36. ooting 45 Start up problems during assembly a 45 Start up problems after prolong use 46 Maintenance and Care tipS seesseseeeeeeseceeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeaneeeeeeeaes 46 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 47 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H G11 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for Intel 2 n4 3 4 Generation Core processors for high end business or per sonal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H61 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution H61 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading peripheral controller unmatched by any other single chip device controller This motherboard supports up to 8 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333 1066 SO DIMM One Mini PCI Express slot is supported which supports half card It implements an EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides six USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports at the back panel and one USB 2 0 header support additional two USB 2 0 ports The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including one HDMI port one DC IN port one Lan port four USB 2 0 ports and audio jacks for mic
37. ore using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Using BIOS 23 24 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main BAG WE ITP Md i ta Boot _ Securi BIOS Information Choose the system default language System Data Tue 04 10 2012 System Time 21 32 56 Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2
38. rly 45 46 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 19V power amp Thin Mini ITX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between
39. rophone and line out In addition this motherboard supports two SATA 3 0Gb s connectors for expansion Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses a LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features Accommodates Intel 24 3 Generation Core processors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Hyper Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking it s hooked up to two processors allowing two threads to be run in parallel both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor Chipset The Intel H61 Chipset is a single chip with proven reliability and performance Support one Mini PCI Express slot supports half card Integrated two SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Six USB 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1 5 Intel High Definition Audio Controller Memory Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SO DIMM with Dual channel archi tecture Accommodates two unbuffered SO DIMMs Up to 4 GB per SO DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB Audio 5 1 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec Meets Microsoft WLP3 x Windows Logo Program audio requirements All DACs supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate Software selectable 2 5V 3 2V 4 0V VREFOUT Direct Sound 3D compatible Power Support Digital 3 3V Analog 5 0V Introducing the Motherboard Giga LAN Optional The onboard
40. rts half card Storage i Supported by Intel H61 Express Chipset SATA 2 3 0 Gb s devices Audio Realtek ALC662GR 5 Ch High Definition audio CODEC LAN e Realtek 8111E Giga Lan Rear Panel I O 4 x USB 2 0 ports i 1 x DC IN port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 2 x Audio port microphone in line out Internal I O 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin SYS_FAN connector Headers 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x Front panel switch LED header 1 x Speaker header 2 x Serial SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x USB 2 0 header support additional two USB 2 0 ports 1 x Clear CMOS header g 1 x LVDS connector 1 x Inverter converter 1 x ME_UNLOCK header System BIOS AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM 7 Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Hardware monitor Multi Boot Supports ACPI amp DMI Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS Form Factor Thin Mini ITX Size 170mm x 170mm Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket ae 55 socket for Intel and au Generation Core Processors 2 SPEAKER Speaker header 3 F_LAUDIO Front panel audio header 4 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 5 MINI PCIE1X Mini PCI Express x1 slot supports half card 6 SATA1 2 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors
41. s 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 About the Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the motherboard Introducing the Motherboard Go to page 1 Describes installation of Chapter 2 motherboard components Installing the Motherboard Goto page 7 Chapter 3 Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Using BIOS Goto page 23 Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard Using the Motherboard Software Somwang Goto page 41 Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble shoot Trouble Shooting ing tips Preface Go to page 45 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 TetrO MUCHO Ds niieoe saei a raRac Einin 1 FCAT e au ae eea e eE ak suas shat eases RETRE 2 Specifications e T ussuussnasqa 4 Motherboard Components 1 5 Chanter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautloms sirsenis rini u te tau EE arr Eea SA neue 7 Choosing a Computer Case scc ssccsavsscsssitseesscssectbencseecvessneesenevenses T Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper SettIDgS uu awas ciues eresker ienasi 8 ISCLUL Ci UID CUS Z a k mau usunku Saa aa aaa 8 Checking Jumper SeEtNES oinn hu deen eis a 9 JUMP CH SCUINGS aaa nisa EE E O EEEE 9 Installimg HardW
42. ses have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries a Thin Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard Installing the Motherboard P P Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered When setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper When l the jumper cap is placed on both pins the g jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN SHORT OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 a
43. sets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Installing the Motherboard Chapter3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The parameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Bef
44. t CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter Enter Select gt USB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter Change Opt gt USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter F1 General Help gt USB HardDisk Drive Priorities Press Enter F2 Previous Values gt USB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter F3 Optimized Defaults P Network Device Priorities Press Enter F4 Save amp Exit gt UEFI Boot Drive Priorities Press Enter ESC Exit 19 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the boot configuration Bootup NumLock State On This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start up time Set Boot Priority This item enables you to select boot priority for all boot devices 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Boot These items show the boot priorities Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing hard disk drives CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing CD DVD ROM drives USB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB floppy drives USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating sys
45. tem from the installing USB CD DVD ROM drives Using BIOS 37 38 USB HardDisk Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB harddisk drives USB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing USB flash drives Network Device Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing network devices UEFI Boot Drive Priorities Press Enter This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI Boot drives Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc EI Cu e i i Security gt lt Administrator Password Status Not Install Set Administrator Password User Password Status Not Install Select Screen l Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 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 Administrator Password Press lt Enter
46. 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 Ww Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices 47 Bumes SOlg Ajlpow saye He sad pue SOND 419 SOINDYTD 0 padu lqelsun 10 PLIS 0 e uu 1s S 10143 dN S SOWD wa qoud QOH anss adiaap jes ydu d VW 19843409 1e J VINY peuo lt Aejdsip sey Ye sSeJ pue SOND YTD 4oyUoW J 9949 wa qoid pieog payeyap jou VOA sd q uoys g pue d q 8uo T JI anje Mow 10 p lu su pyieysad pue Ayadoid jou Aiowaw WIG 1 3pOs 2M 0 BUD JO uaans 150d 1 EH sd q Hous Jl 3d 24 HBJS Y YMS NSd uo uny VI 1981uo2 lt wajqosd pueog JI payauuo sI eld Seu JO UOW JI 49845 paeoq 10 nSd YUM wajqosd J NMOd AZT Nd J punos daag Auy
47. ume 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 Modem or PCI LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Use this item to do wake up action if inserting the PCI card Resume By USB 1 x2 0 S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode EUP Support Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS gt ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced RSiE a ammo S gt 41 ACPI Settings Selectthe highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend toRAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page gt CPU Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup

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