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1. 24 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 About the Setup Utility 25 The Standard Configuration 25 Entering the Setup Utilities 25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 26 Using BIOS 26 BIOS Navigation Key 27 Main Menu 27 Advanced Menu 28 Chipset Menu 39 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu 46 Boot Menu 53 iv Chapter 6 75 75 75 75 75 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 75 Before creating a RAID set 75 Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility 76 Creating a RAID set 77 Deleting a RAID set 79 Resetting disks to
2. 4 Motherboard Components 5 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions 7 Choosing a Computer Case 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper Settings 8 Setting Jumpers 8 Checking Jumper Settings 9 Jumper Settings 9 Installing Hardware 10 Installing the Processor 10 Installing Memory Modules 12 Expansion Slots 14 Connecting Optional Devices 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 19 Connecting I O Devices 20 Connecting Case Components 21 Front Panel Header
3. 82 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 83 Security Menu 54 Save amp Exit Menu 55 Updating the BIOS 57 1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing H61H2 A motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for latest new Sandy Bridge high end processors to reach the optimum system performance for high end business or personal desktop market This motherboard is based on Intel H61 Chipset for best desktop platform solution H61 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading periph eral controller unmatched by any other single chip device controller This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333 1066 SDRAM It supports one PCIe x16 Gen 2 0 graphic interface that allows you install up to one graphic card with multiple GPU running at PCIe Gen 2 0 speed It provides two PCI rev 2 2 slots and three PCI Express x1 rev 2 0 slots for extending usage It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides standard eight USB 2 0 ports four rear I O ports and two headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports
4. Pin Signal Name Function 2 12V Power 12V SYS_FAN System Cooling FAN Power Connectors 1 GND System Ground 3 Sense Sensor Pin Signal Name Function 2 12V Power 12V Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 5V 16 PS_ON 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 5V 9 5VSB 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V 23 5V 12 3 3V 24 Ground 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 ATX12V4P match perfectly Connecting 4 pin power cable 4 pin power cable 23 Installing the Motherboard SPK Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 NC 4 Signal PWR_FAN FAN Power Connector 3 Sense Sensor 2 12V Power 12V 1 GND System Ground Pin Signal Name Function Make sure to connect a 4 pin ATX power cable to ATX4P otherwise the system will be unstable ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 4 12V 3 12V 2 Ground 1 Ground 24 Installing the Motherboard Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connect
5. EUP Function Enabled Power Led Type Dual Color LED Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation Resume by Ring Disabled 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 PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected Resume By USB2 0 S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB2 0 device wakeup function from S3 mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving 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 Power Led Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the power Led 33 Using BIOS CPU Configuration The item in the menu sho
6. Exit Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item specifies what state to go to when power is re applied after a power failure G3 state Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration 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 Azalia internal HDMI Codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia internal HDMI codec Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Press lt Esc gt to return to the chipset menu page 45 Using BIOS Azalia HD Audio Enabled Disabled Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ME Subsystem Help Intel ME Subsytem Configuration ME Version 7 0 4 1197 ME Subsystem Enabled Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit ME Subsystem Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen ME Version 7 0 4 1197 This item shows the ME version ME Subsystem Enabled
7. Instead of waiting Windows O S to start execution eJIFFY is ready to provide users the instant enjoyment on web browsing photo review and online chat just within several seconds after boot up Version 6 0 Note eJIFFY is ECS optional feature utility corresponding to the DVD activation and BIOS setup Please check the hard copy user s guide or product color box to see if the model has embodded eJIFFY feature eJIFFY icon on color box Chapter 5 Setting Up eJIFFY Setting Up eJIFFY 64 Installation and BIOS Setup DVD Activation Finish the DVD utility setup and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation 1 Insert ECS software utility DVD and enter below Utilities screen Click eJIFFY feature item to install 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish eJIFFY setup Setting Up eJIFFY 65 3 After setting up eJIFFY under Windows you can switch eJIFFY display keyboard language from English to your local language The changes will be applied after rebooting Note The keyboard language selection list offers several more regional keyboard setups to switch with the default English typing Please refer to the usage FAQ for more tips Setting Up eJIFFY 66 4 Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation Press lt DEL gt or click the BIOS Setup button on the post screen to enter the BIOS setup page after boot up 5 And then enter the Advanced Setup page to enable the item ECS eJIFFY Func
8. Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Disconnect this display Multiple displays Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must select Apply before making additional changes Extend desktop to this display Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 2 3 4 Detect Identify 1 DELL U2410 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extend desktop to this display Multiple displays This is currently your main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply Show the path of the setting location Display devices The type of the display Set the multiple displays 1 Enter the Control Panel menu select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution then appears the following screen 43 Using BIOS Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 4 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape
9. This item allows you to enable or disable ME subsystem Press lt Esc gt to return to the chipset menu page 46 Using BIOS ICC Over Clocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 This item shows the ICC over clocking lib version Number of ICC Profiles N A This item shows number of ICC profiles 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 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Memory Voltage Control Performance Tunning B O M P Technology Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled Command Rate Auto Intel R Core TM i5 2500K CPU 3 30GHz Processor Speed 3300 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1333 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enter Select Performance Tuning Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 S
10. keep it running as best as it can Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault 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
11. American Megatrends Inc Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device North Bridge Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express IGD Memory 64M DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit IGD Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics device memory DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB 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 40 Using BIOS IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item enables or disables IGD Internal Graphics device multi monitor Press lt Esc gt to return to the chipset menu page Multi Monitor technology 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 Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity Step 1 Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers VGA and sound drivers If
12. CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 82 Trouble Shooting 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
13. Non RAID 80 Exiting Setup 80 Chapter 4 59 59 59 59 59 Using the Motherboard Software 59 About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM 59 Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 59 Running Setup 60 Manual Installation 62 Utility Software Reference 62 Chapter 5 63 63 63 63 63 Setting Up eJIFFY 63 Introduction 63 Installation and BIOS Setup 64 Entering eJIFFY 67 Features Icons 68 Usage FAQ 69 Chapter 10 81 81 81 81 81 Trouble Shooting 81 Start up problems during assembly 81 Start up problems after prolong use 82 Maintenance and care tips
14. SENSE_SEND 8 KEY Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN 17 Installing the Motherboard F_USB1 2 USB 2 0 Front Panel USB 2 0 headers The motherboard has two USB 2 0 headers supporting four 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 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 Negative 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 No pin 10 USB_FP_OC0 N A Pin Signal Name Function Unlike F_USB1 in this mainboard F_USB2 supports EZ Charger technology pro vides about 1A 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 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch an
15. Select Screen Select Item Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Auto F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enable or Disable Serial Port COM Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings 38 Using BIOS Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen Parallel Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 Change Settings Auto Device Mode ECP Mode F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous
16. a triangle 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 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 Main Menu BIOS Information System Language English System Date Thu 02 10 2011 System Time 00 22 57 Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Choose the system default language Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit 28 Using BIOS LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enable Disable Onboard LAN Controller Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Date
17. 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 The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system Advaned Menu Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled LAN Configuration ECS eJIFFY Function PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Enable Disable Onboard LAN Option ROM Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disable launch PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Value Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit System Language English This item is used to set the system language 29 Using BIOS Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable
18. and one of Front USB 2 0 headers provide EZ charger technology please refer to chapter 2 parts of Front Panel USB headers for more details The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including one PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors one LAN port four USB 2 0 ports one VGA port and audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 ch line out 2 Introducing the Motherboard Feature Accommodates latest new Sandy Bridge high end desktop proces sors DMI 20 GB S Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port supporting up to 5 GB s direction peak bandwidth 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 The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features Processor Chipset The Intel H61 Chipset is a single chip with proven reliability and performance Supports three PCI Express x1Gen2 slots Integrated four SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controllers Ten USB 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Integrated DirectX 10 1 graphics processor Supports Intel HD Graphics Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel architec ture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs U
19. file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities 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 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 Utilities 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 61 Using the Motherboard Software 2 Click Next The following screen appears 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default optionsare recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 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 62 Using the Motherboard Software Manual Ins
20. 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 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 Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start Yes Check if Power Supply Unit PSU is working No No Any Beep sound No CLR CMOS and check if CPU 12V power is connected art the PC st Re Problem with PSU or board If board problem gt contact RMA AC power cord is plu ed g g and PSU switch is turned on Yes oblem r Board p gt contact RMA No If 3 short beeps DIMM memory not properly inserted or memory failure If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected Yes Yes Halt at POST screen Yes R CMO L C S and restart If fail contact RMA Yes No Peripheral device issue HDD problem CMOS setup error d nee to CLRCMOS System fail to start or unstable a er modify BIOS se ng M CLR C OS and restart Turn on PSU switch or connect to wall socket start e and r No Check if monitor h s a display Check if monitor has display 83 Basic Troub
21. or disable the Onboard LAN Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page ECS eJIFFY Function ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled Make sure that the eJIFFY has been installed to hard disk Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ECS eJIFFY Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen ECS eJIFFY Function Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable ECS eJIFFY Function Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the paeameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 27 System Temperature 30 C CPU Fan Speed 2934 RPM CPU Voltage 1 260V AXG Voltage 1 104V DIMM Voltage 1 548V PCH Voltage 1 056V Smart Fan Function Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 50 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc
22. 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 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 energy 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 ii Preface 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 About the Manual The manual consists of the following Describes
23. requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode Intel Graphics Configuration This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configuration GT OverClocking Disabled This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Mutiplier 13 33 Memory Timing Configuration F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CAS Latency tCL 9 Row Precharge Time tRP 9 RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 9 RAS Active Time tRAS 24 Intel Graphics Configuration GT OverClocking Disabled Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Chipset Configuration Memory Mutiplier Memory Multiplier Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier 13 33 This item shows the value of Memory Multiplier Memory Timing Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen 52 Using BIOS Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it c
24. slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supported by Intel H61 Chipsets 4 x SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controllers Memory Expansion Slots Storage Realtek ALC662 6 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp PS 2 mouse connectors 1 x D sub port 1 x DVI port optional 1 x RJ 45 port 1 x Audio port Line in Microphone in Line out 4 x USB 2 0 ports amp 2 ports optional Audio LAN Internal I O Connectors amp Headers AMI BIOS with 32 Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Hardware moni tor Multi Boot Supports ACPI amp DMI Watch dog Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports eJIFFY eBLU eDLU eSF System BIOS Rear Panel I O Realteck 8111E Gigabit Fast Ethernet Co lay 10 100 5 Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components Form Factor ATX Size 305mm x 195mm Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Supports ACPI 3 0 revision Supports ECS M I B III Utility GPU Voltage Adjustable Multi Language BIOS 6 Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard LABEL COMPONENTS LGA1155 socket for for latest new Sandy Bridge high end desktop processors 2 CPU_FAN
25. the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page 31 Using BIOS System Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage AXG Voltage DIMM Voltage PCH Voltage 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 32 Using BIOS Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Power Management Setup Resume by RING Disabled Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB2 0 S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled
26. tion Press F4 to save the configuration and exit Restart your computer 2 Please refer to ECS website for new eJIFFY application updates 1 eJIFFY is available in SATA IDE AHCI mode It does not support RAID configuration and the onboard 34 pin floppy drives Note Setting Up eJIFFY 67 Entering eJIFFY The post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttons If you click eJIFFY the following screen will appear And If you make no choice it will enter the normal OS automatically after ten seconds Click to enter the normal OS you have installed such as Windows Click to enter eJIFFY OS Click to set the BIOS Setting Up eJIFFY 68 Feature Icons The following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on the menu ePix Photo viewing eWeb Firefox for web browsing webmail and watching flash video Shut Down Restart Ends your session and turns off the computer Ends your session and restart the computer Click once to connect the storage disk to your computer Click for the second time to remove your storage disk safely please refer to the FAQ for more usage information Shows the network connection status ePal On line chat tool to use the most popular IMs in the world MSN ICQ AIM etc Language Control Panel Switch Keyboard Languages Allows you to adjust the sound volume level from mute to the max Shows ePal on line connection statu
27. value limit When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 35 Using BIOS Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options SATA Configuration SATA Mode IDE Mode Serial ATA Controller 0 Compatible Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enter Select 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Serial ATA Controller 0 1 Compatible Enhanced Use this item to show the Serial ATA cotroller options Disabled Compatible En hanced SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port1 4 Not Present This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel 36 Using BIOS All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all U
28. 54 Using BIOS This page enables you to set setup administrator and password Security Menu Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Set Setup Administrator Password Administrator Password Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit 55 Using BIOS Save Changes and Exit Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Save amp Exit Menu Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enter Select Exit system setup after saving the changes Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes an
29. A Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors supporting a total of four drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the stan dard interface for the SATA 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 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 power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only This motherboard supports the Hot Plug function 20 Installing the Motherboard Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 Ports PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device Au
30. CPU cooling fan connector 3 DDR3_1 2 240 pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4 ATX_POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 5 SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector 6 SATA1 4 SATA 3Gb s connectors 7 PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector 8 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 9 SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header for factory use only 10 F_USB2 Front panel USB 2 0 header F_USB2 supports EZ Charger 11 F_USB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header 12 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 13 SPK Internal speaker header 14 COM Onboard serial port header 15 CASE CASE open header 16 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 17 LPT Parallel port header 18 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 19 SPDIFO SPDIF out header 20 PCI1 2 32 bit add on card slots 21 PCIE1 3 PCI Express x1 slots 22 PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface 23 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector 1 CPU Socket 7 Installing 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 There are many types of computer cases on the market Th
31. Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit PC Health Status 30 Using BIOS PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 27 Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP 30 Delta T 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Normal Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Smart Fan Function CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage SMART Fan start PWM value 180 SMART Fan start TEMP 30 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan 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 going so high or so low when smart fan works SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite This item is used to set
32. Configuration Chipset Configuration Select Screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Configuration Change Opt Enter Select Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit CPU Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item CPU Ratio 33 IA Core Current Nomal Power Limit 1 Value Watt 95 F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc IA Core Current Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Power Limit 2 Value 118 Long duration maintained 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled 1 Core Ratio Limit 37 2 Core Ratio Limit 36 3 Core Ratio Limit 35 4 Core Ratio Limit 34 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit CPU Ratio 33 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio IA Core Current Normal Use this item to control CPU Current Limit This is for Turbo mode Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen 50 Using BIOS Power Limit 1 Value Wa
33. Disconnect this display Multiple displays Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must select Apply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 4 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extend desktop to this display Multiple displays Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must select Apply before making additional changes 3 4 44 Using BIOS South Bridge Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Specify what state to go to when power is re applied after a power failure G3 state South Bridge Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Azalia internal HDMI codec Enabled Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp
34. Preface 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 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 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
35. SB devices USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled All USB Devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices 37 Using BIOS Super IO Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Super IO Chip IT8728 This item shows the information of the super IO chip Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8728 Serial Port 0 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Change Opt Enter Select
36. SUSPEND button is pressed Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit 34 Using BIOS Intel R Core TM i5 2500K CPU 3 30GHz 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 3300MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 206a6 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 28 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 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 enabled a VMM can not utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology Power Technology Energy Efficient Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID
37. Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enable or Disable Parallel Port LPT LPTE Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Device Mode ECP Mode This item allows you to select the device mode for a better operation environment Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page 39 Using BIOS The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset South chipset and other system Chipset Menu North Bridge Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ME Subsystem Parameters North Bridge South Bridge ME Subsystem Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011
38. Y 72 Step1 Select the icon press the right key of your mouse then select Edit Connection item Step2 Select the connection you want eg Wired and click Add button 1 Wired connection Types of connections Setting Up eJIFFY 73 2 Wireless connection 3 DSL connection Note Details about eJIFFY please refer to eJIFFY in disk Setting Up eJIFFY 74 Memo 75 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set 1 Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive HDD on your system 2 Change SATA Mode from IDE Mode to RAID Mode See section SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items 1 One SATA HDD 2 A write enabled floppy disk 3 Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP Vista 4 Motherboard support CD with Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 3 Enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID configuration 4 Create an Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows OS installation See section Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Wi
39. an significantly reduce the EMI Electro MagneticInterference generated by the system Command Rate Auto This item allows users to adjust the command rate Intel R Core TM i5 2500K CPU 3 30 GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 3300MHz This item shows the CPU speed Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1333 This item shows the total memory of DDR3 B O M P Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times 53 Using BIOS This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state Boot Menu 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 tiem Boot Option Priorities This item enables you to select boot priorities for all boot devices Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select the keyboard NumLock state Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State On Boot Option Priorities Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit
40. and reset 57 Using BIOS 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 This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard 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 Ad vanced 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 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 6 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 7 When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your c
41. ave amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Integrated Clock Chip Enabled Disabled Integrated Clock Chip Configuration ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 Number of ICC Profiles N A Current ICC Profiles Index N A ICC Enable Disabled Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen 47 Using BIOS Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III menu page Current ICC Profiles Index N A This item shows current ICC profiles index ICC Enable Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC 48 Using BIOS Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Config Auto Select Screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Memory Voltage Control Change Opt Enter Select Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Memory Voltage Config Auto This item allows users to select memory voltage config Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III menu page Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen 49 Using BIOS Performance Tunning Performance Tuning CPU
42. connector match the notches in the DIMM slot 5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM 6 Install any remaining DIMM modules For reference only 14 Installing the Motherboard 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 hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system 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 This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus stan dard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supple ment of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2 2 compliant PCI1 2 Slots Expansion Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Ex press Base Specification revision 2 0 PCIE1 3 Slots PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express graphics cards that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification r
43. d Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enter Select Exit system setup after saving the changes Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Save amp Exit Setup Yes No Save configuration and exit 56 Using BIOS Boot Override Use this item enables you to set the device order 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 Save 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 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
44. d needs to be enabled in BIOS Pin 1 2 Function ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header Short Unlock Open Lock Pin 1 2 Function 18 Installing the Motherboard SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector 1 SPDIFOUT 2 5V 3 Key 4 GND Pin Signal Name COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system 1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Serial Input 3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output 4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSRB Data Set Ready 7 RTSB RART B Request to Send 8 CTSB Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicator 10 Key No pin Pin Signal Name Function LPT Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices 1 STROBE 14 AFD 2 PD0 15 ERROR 3 PD1 16 INIT 4 PD2 17 SLCT 5 PD3 18 Ground 6 PD4 19 Ground 7 PD5 20 Ground 8 PD6 21 Ground 9 PD7 22 Ground 10 ACK 23 Ground Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 11 BUSK 24 Ground 12 PE 25 Ground 13 SLCT 26 Key 19 Installing the Motherboard Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install SATA devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD ROM drive SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional About SAT
45. dio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in singal The second jack is for stereo line out singal The third jack is for micro phone DVI Optional VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port DVI Port Optional Use the DVI port to connect the monitor 21 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_POWER match perfectly 1 Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN 2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN 3 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN 4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL 5 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER 6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK 7 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V 22 Installing the Motherboard ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector 1 GND System Ground 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM
46. 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 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 en us 901105 appliesto for more information 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard For reference only 60 Using the Motherboard Software Drivers Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from the menu which software you want to install Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems In installing the software execute a
47. disk to Non RAID You will however lose all data and previous RAID configu rations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press lt En ter gt 2 Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Exiting Setup When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt to exit the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt to return to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu 81 Trouble Shooting 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 warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the 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
48. e motherboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 195 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor 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 Choosing a Computer Case Installing the Motherboard in a Case 8 Installing 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
49. ed to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED 2 FP PWR SLP MSG LED 3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED 5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch 7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch 9 RSVD Reserved 4 FP PWR SLP MSG LED 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch 10 Key No pin MSG LED dual color or single color Users p
50. et limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Onboard LAN Optional The onboard LAN provides the following features Supports PCI ExpressTM 1 1 Integrated 10 100 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Supports PCI ExpressTM 1 1 Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support 4 Introducing the Motherboard LGA1155 socket for latest new Sandy Bridge high end desk top processors DMI 20 GB S Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU CPU Specifications Intel H61 Chipset Chipset ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion Extra Chips 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4 pin 12V Power connector 1 x Speaker header 1 x Front panel switch LED header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x CLR_CMOS header 1 x Serial port header COM 1 x Parallel port header LPT 4 x SATA II 3Gb s connectors 2 x USB2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports F_USB2 supports EZ Charger 1 x ME UNLOCK header 1 x Chassis intrusion header 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin SYS_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin PWR_FAN connector Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1333 1066 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16
51. evision 2 0 15 Installing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card For reference only 16 Installing the Motherboard SATA1 4 Serial ATAII connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb s devices simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Par allel ATA 1 Ground 2 TX 3 TX 4 Ground 5 RX 6 RX 7 Ground Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access 1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7
52. features of the motherboard Go to page 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard 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 Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting Provides basic trouble shoot ing tips page 81 Go to Describes the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Chapter 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Go to page 75 Go to Chapter 5 Setting Up eJIFFY Describes the eJIFFY setting up page 63 Go to page 59 Describes the motherboard software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Go to page 25 Chapter 3 Using BIOS Describes installation of motherboard components Go to Chapter 2 page 7 Installing the Motherboard iii TTTTTABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 Feature 2 Specifications
53. lease note that the above picture is for reference only you should determine the header pin definition by the actual key pin location 25 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 Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changi
54. leshooting Flowchart 84 Memo
55. ndows OS had been installed 76 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 2 The main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS util ity 1 During POST press lt Ctrl I gt to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items 77 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 2 When the RAID Level item is highlighted use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create Creating a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt 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 When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item 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 78 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs 5 The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created U
56. ng 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 Chapter 3 Using BIOS 26 Using BIOS Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility 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 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 Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time
57. omputer 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 58 Using BIOS Memo 59 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software 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 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 If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory 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
58. oots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself 11 Installing the Motherboard A Opening of the Load Plate Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down Rotate the load plate to fully open position B Disengaging of the Load Lever Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab Rotate the load lever to fully open position C Removing the Cap Be careful not to touch the contact at any time D Inserting the Package Grasp the package Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion E Closing the Load Plate Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab F Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard G Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components 12 Installing the Motherboard Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory module
59. p to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Memory 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 ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion Extra Chips 3 Introducing the Motherboard The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface Three PCI Express x1 slots Two 32 bit PCI v2 2 compliant slots Four 7 pin SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Expansion Options The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors Integrated I O One D sub port One DVI port Optional Six USB 2 0 ports Two ports are optional One PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse connectors One RJ 45 port Audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 ch line out The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chips
60. s Setting Up eJIFFY 69 to open the language control panel Keyboard Language Setup Usage FAQ Language Control Panel Besides setting English as the default interface eJIFFY offers multi language displays and keyboard settings for language switch Open the language control panel to select a preferable language setting Step1 Click Step 2 Click Keyboard Language icon to open the keyboard selection list which offers several regional keyboard settings besides default English keyboard Step 3 Click the selected keyboard language e g English US and press OK Setting Up eJIFFY 70 Click the language bar here Move your mouse pointer on the text box and press Ctrl Space The language bar will then appear as fol lows Select your desired language Click to enable all possible language inputs you want to apply and click A p p l y Setting Up eJIFFY 71 How to change display language Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display language list Check your desired display language Your selected display language will be applied after rebooting How to set networking connection If you do not have IP shared server direct link you can select the icon and press the right key of your mouse 2 If you want to set the networking connection you can press the right key of your mouse to edit it 1 Show the networking connection status Setting Up eJIFF
61. s It can support two 240 pin DDR3 DDR3 1333 1066 SDRAM The total memory capacity is 16 GB You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB 1 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 heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz DDR3 SDRAM memory module table 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 13 Installing the Motherboard Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM 2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down 3 Align the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly 4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
62. sers please be noted that RAID 0 Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel Volume0 See section Advanced Setup for details 4 When done press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm other wise press lt N gt 79 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs 80 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Resetting disks to Non RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD When you install a broken RAID HDD you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager you may do so by resetting the
63. tall 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 This motherboard has an LGA1155 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 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 compo nents 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 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 b
64. tallation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a 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 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Setting Up eJIFFY 63 Introduction eJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux
65. 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 BIOS Information System Language English System Date Thu 02 10 2011 System Time 00 22 57 Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help Choose the system default language Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit 27 Using BIOS 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 Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by
66. the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT SHORT OPEN Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard 9 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled Jumper Settings 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 Jumper Type Description Setting default CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system CLR_CMOS 1 10 Installing the Motherboard Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resis tors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors 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 ins
67. tt 95 Use this item to control the limit of the TDP This is for Turbo mode Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Use this item to control the Power Limit 2 This is for Turbo mode Power Limit 2 Value 118 Use this item to control the Power Limit 2 PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions This is for Turbo mode Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Long duration maintained 1 Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained This is for Turbo mode Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolog Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Press lt Esc gt to return to the Performance Tunning page 1 2 3 4 Core Mode 37 36 35 34 This item shows the Core Ratio limit value 51 Using BIOS Press lt Esc gt to return to the Performance Tunning page Row Precharge Time tRP 9 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 9 This item specifies the RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 24 This item specifies the RAS active time Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III menu page CAS Latency tCL 9 This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS colulmn address strobe It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default values The 2T setting
68. ws the CPU CPU Configuration Intel R Core TM i5 2500K CPU 3 30GHz EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3300 MHz Processor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 28 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Power Technology Energy Efficient Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Change Opt Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Enter Select Disabled for Windows XP Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the APCI S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the
69. you want know the detail information please refer to chapter 4 Intel Integrated Graphics PCI Express Graphics The DVD version is for reference only 41 Using BIOS Change Opt Enter Select Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 11 1210 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Disabled IGD Multi Monitor by Internal Graphics Decive North Bridge Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express IGD Memory 64M DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB IGD Multi Monitor Enabled Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen please set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled 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 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit 42 Using BIOS 2 Select display devices set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display Multi Monitor technology Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 3 4 Detect Identify 3 DELL U2410 Display

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