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 1.1C 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, si 11, Corporation. Other product names used in a n owners and are acknowledged. cleroy are oO” tered trademarks of Intel NS..10. the properties of their respective 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: + 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ii Declaration of Conformity This de complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subj following conditions: . This device may not cause harmful interference. + This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. t to the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital appara causing Equipment Regu 1S meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- tions, Cet appareil numérique de Ia classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur Je matérie! brouilieur du Canada The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Describes features of the Introducing the Motherboard motherboard. Goto cy page Chapter 2 Describes installation of motherboard components. Installing the Motherboal/| ans te <> pace 7 Provides information on using Chapter 3 apter the BIOS Setup Utility Using BIOS Goto ty page 25 Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software Goto cy page 57 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble shoot- ing tips Go to mw page 61 Trouble Shooting PrefaceTABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction. Feature. Specifications... Motherboard Component Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions... Choosing a Computer C: Installing the Motherboard in a Case........ Checking Jumper Settings. Setting Jumpers.r.sse Checking Jumper Settings. Jump in, stating be SLT 0: Installing the Processor... Installing Memory Modules. Expansion Slots... Connecting Optional Device: Installing a SATA Hard Drive.. Connecting I/O Devices. Connecting Case Component: Front Panel Headet....... Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utilit The Standard Configuratio: Entering the Setup Utilities. Resetting the Default CMOS Values.. Using BIOS... BIOS Navigation Key....... Main Mentie..... Advanced Menu. Chipset Mentie...eoo MLB III (MB Intelligent BIOS II1) Memu Boot Menu.Ww Security Memu.. Exit Menu... Updating the BIOS... Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8..... Running Setup. Manual Installation. ECS Utility Software .. Chanter 5 ‘Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly. Start up problems after prolong use. Maintenance and care tips. Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart. Mans.ioChapter1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA115S socket for latest Intel® Core™ Family/Pentium®/Celeron® processors*! for high-end business or personal 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 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600**/1333/1066 SDRAM. High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface. In addition, two PCI Express slots are supported. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). ‘The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of /O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one DVI(HDMI Optional) port, one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out In addition, this more TTS (3" connectors for expansion. *1 When accommodating Intel 3rd Generation CPU, the PCI Express 16X slot can run at Gen3 speed, which accelerates on 32GB/s rate that effectively delivers double of PCI Express Gen2 speed. *2 The 3rd Generation CPU required. Introducing the MotherboardFeature Processor ‘The motherboard uses an LGAI1S5 type of socket that carries the following features: Accommodates the latest Intel® Core™ Family/Pentium®/Celeron® pro- cessors Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU DMI 5.0GT/s One PCI Express x16 slot Supports 22nm & 32nm Intel® Core™ micro-architecture “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 two PCI Express x1_ slots Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller Eight USB 2.0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5 Intel® High Definition Audio Controller Mans.io Memory Supports DDR3 1600*/1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel ar- chitecture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs. Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB & * The 3rd Generation CPU required. 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Onboard LAN (Optional) The onboard LAN provides the following features: + Supports PCI Express™ 1.1 + Integrated 10/10/1000 transceiver + __Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support . Supports PCI Express™ 1.1 + Integrated 10/100 transceiver + Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Expansion Options ‘The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: + One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface + Two PCI Express x1 slots . Four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Integrated I/O ‘The motherboard has a full set of /O ports and connectors: + One LAN port + One D-sub (VGA) port + One DVI port (Optional) . + One HDMI pi ey S + Four USB 2.0 po! nN . I + One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors + Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: + Power management + Wake-up alarms + CPU parameters + CPU and memory timing + 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 ° € Introducing the MotherboardSpecifications cpu + LGAII55 socket for the latest Intel® Core™ Family/Pentium®/ Celeron® processors + Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU - DMI 5.0GT/s Chipset + Intel® H61 Chipset Memory + Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture + 2.x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB + Supports 1600*/1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM by * The 3rd Generation CPU required. Expansion * 1 x PCI Express x16 slot Slots + 2.x PCI Express x1 slots Storage + Supported by Intel® H61 Express Chipset -4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices Audio + VIA VT1705 6-Ch HD audio CODEC + Compliant with HD audio specification LAN + Atheros AR8152-B 10/100 Lan (Optional) + Atheros AR8152-B Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controller (Optional) Rear Panel /O + 4x USB 2.0 ports . + 1x Ds Qn, | + 1x DVI p ibn: . 1 x HDMI port (optional) + 1.x RJ4S LAN connector 1 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, line out) x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors Internal 0+ 1.x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector Connectors & * — 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector Headers + 1x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector + 2.x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports . 4 x Serial SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x COM header 1 x Case Open header 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x TPM header + 1x ME_UNLOCK header + 1x Speaker header + 1x Clear CMOS header System BIOS * AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM + Support Multi-language BIOS Utility + Support ECS M.LB III Utility ‘AP support. * Support eBLU/eDLU/eSF (Warning: Microsofi NET Frame- work 3.5 is required) Form Factor * — Micro ATX Size, 225mm x 180mm Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard Components iL {COMPONENTS 1. CPU Socket JLGAI155 socket for the lavest Intel” Core™ Family/Pentium” Celeron” Processors [2 CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector 3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4. ATX_POWER [Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5.SPI_DEBUG __|SPI debug header-for factory use only lo. SATAI~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/ LED header 8. FLUSBI~2 Front panel USB headers 9. CASE, CASE open header 10. ME_UNLOCK __|ME unlock header-for factory use only 11. TPM ‘Trusted Platform Module header (Optional) 12. SPK Speaker header Onboard serial port header (Clear CMOS jumper 15. SPDIFO [SPDIF out header 16, SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector 17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 18. PCIEI~2 PCI Expre: 19. PCIEXT6 PCI ion 20. ATX12V |4-pin +12V power connector This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. Introducing 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 micro ATX 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 cases have a choice of 1/0 templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the /O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. This motherboard carries @nj ti 25 x 180 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this . 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 1/O template that supports the /O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard. Installing the MotherboardCie] ’ Mans.io 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 i the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the Cr 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 and 2 are SHORT. Mi agg Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin | is labeled Ce Jumper Settings Jumper | Type | Description | Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2:3: CLEAR =o Before clearing the |CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to tur off the system CLR_CMOS| 3-pin | Clear CMOS users (0 enter the main BIOS seuing page to “Load Default Settings” To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend and then “Save and Exit Setup Installing the Motherboard10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis- tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components, On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors 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. M ; & 1. Over-clocking comp a Q Bed Qee 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 LGA115S socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the following 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 c. crema at S .1O 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. Installing the Motherboard74 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 sup- plied. The form and 1, To achieve beter airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you ize of fan/heatsink may atso 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 LGAIISS socket. Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1600*/1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table enema) emconty DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz DDR3 1600 800 MHz * The 3rd Generation CPU required. You mast inst at feast one fe PPT 9 ]p tot momory capi is 16 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 ground- ing strap when you handle the modules. Installing the Motherboard13 Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1 2 3 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM . Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. Install any remaining DIMM modules. * For reference only Installing the Motherboard“4 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. PoIER sot PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphies card. PCIE1/2 Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Ex- press Base Specification revision 2.0. 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5 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. * For reference only 1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have 10 install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card. 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Installing the Motherboard16 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: i TST1O is header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line- out ports for easier access Erie cud ies i PORTIL AUD_GND PORTIR PRESENCE# PORT2R SENSELRETURN SENSE_SEND KEY PORT2L SENSE2_ RETURN SATA1~4: 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, Signal Name 1 | Ground 2) 1X 301% 4 Ground 5) RX 6 | RX 7 | Ground Installing the Motherboarda7 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers ‘The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition- ally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this Kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard eros een 1 | USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 3__USB_EP_PO. | USB Por 0 Negative Signal 4 | USBLEP_PL | USB Port Negative Signal 5 | USB_FP_PO+ | USB Port Positive Signal 6 | USB_EP Pit | USB Port1 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 hang-up. TPM(Optional): Trus' Hepat der Trusted platform module )'is T*publish€d specification detailing a microcontrollerthat can store secured information, and implementations of that specification. t Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as Gud Ge) 1 | TPM.CLK Ml LADO 2 | GND 2 GND 3. | LPRAME# 13 RESERVED 4 | KEY (14 RESERVEL 5 | LREST# (15 _vec3_puaL 6 | SMBDATA 16 | SERIRQ 17 GND 18 GND y 20° SMBCLK Installing the Motherboard18 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. SPDIFOUT alelele CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header ‘This detects if the chi cover has been removed. This function nee: equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. Short _| Chassis coveris removed Open Chassis coveris closed ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header COM: Onboard set ans.io port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. fir nee 1 Depp |_ Data Cartier Detect 2_| SINB Serial Input 3 SOUTB ART B Serial Ourput 4_| pres UART B Data Terminal Ready 5 | GND Ground 6 | DSRB DataSet Ready 7| RTsB | RART B Request w Send 8 | CrsB Clear to Send. 9 RL | Ring Indicator 10 | Key Nopin Installing the MotherboardInstalling a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive, About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors. are well designed and will only fit in one orientation, Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard SATA cable (optional) SATA power cable (optional) Refer to the illustration i SypAGerh 3) Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 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. na * For reference only Installing the Motherboard 920 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: Ps2 Mouse usB 2.0 ports LAN port Line-in Line-out Microphone PS2 DVI port (HDMI optional) VGA port USB 2.0 ports keyboard PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard DVI Port (HDMI optional) VGA Port LAN Port USB 2.0 Ports Audio Ports Use the lower PS/2 port to connect @ PS/2 keyboard. Connect the DVI port to the monitor, Connect your monitor to the VGA port. Conrigetyan jagk.to the LAN port to connect your complér|tgtiie|» k; Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. 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 microphone. Installing the Motherboard2 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 standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. OaRONs og crusan [osce are OD 7 ATK POWER. ie} S¥S_FAN b Connecting 24-pin power cable The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly ee 24-pin power cable Installing the Motherboard22 Connecting 4-pin power cable ‘The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the ba latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P sl match perfectly. 4-pin power cable CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector COE Giieicn GND. System Ground +Rv Power +12V Sense Sensor Belt) Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of LIA ~ 2.24 (26.4 max) at +12V. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector CS Sn 1 | 433v B | 433V 2 433v 4 | oR 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 av 16 | PON 5 | Ground 17 | Ground 6 | 4v 18 | Ground 7| Ground 19 | Ground 8 PWRGD 20 sv 9 +5VSB 21 +5V 10 +2v 2 | tv Ml) +Rv 23 | 45V 2 433v 24 | Ground Installing the MotherboardATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector 1 2 3 4 SPK: Internal speaker GO 1 vec 2 3 4 Signal Mans.io Installing the Motherboard 232 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 ETC cL HD_LED_P) HarddiskLED(+)) 2 | FP PWR/SLP| *MSG LED(+) HD_LED_N) HarddiskLED(-)| 4 | FP PWR/SLP| *MSG LED() RST_SW_N | Reset Switeh() | 6 | PWR_SW_P| PowerSwitch(+) RST_SW_P | ReserSwitch(+) | 8 | PWR_SW_N) PowerSwitch() RSvD. Reserved 10 | Key Nopin MSG LED (dual eolor or single cofor) 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 funetion properly, an IDE drive should be connie, \e I face. The LED will also show activity for devices com si ar ks 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 owvoff, sleep, and message waiting indication. Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary- contact switch that is normally open, When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST. Power Switch Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen- tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. Installing the Motherboard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 theySequp Utility affect hw the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, edsurd Noy grsta 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 2526 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Canes ki LJ Saoae Ted OTA 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: Chan; such as different,CPU, memories, ete. may also wigger tis message. WAL ule 2010 American Megatrends, Ine ee aa Pee rascal 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 indic: which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the high! to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pri Enter> Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option, Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor~ mation Some options (marked with an icon » ) lead to submenus that enable you to ¢ the values for the option, Use the cursor arrow Keys to scroll through the items in the submenu angeIn this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings. BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: reg FUNCTION ESC | Exits the current menu T= Scrotis through the items on a menu He Modifies the selected field’s values Enter | Select FL General Help rR Previous Value B Optimized Defaults Fa Save & Exit reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual, The BIOS setuppscygens shown in thisschapter are for reference only and may differ sro BIOS Prebspr the manufacture's website for updated manudt. " 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. Q 1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture a72 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 to display the submenu &S ELITEGROUP eo » | © Ce CC (Choose the system default Tea pire Pood Merete eae eee areca or Ft: General Help Peat ees Peeing ESC/Right Click: Exit System Language (English) This item is used to set system language. System Date & System iy ans. la The Date and Time items show thé cl ind timé6n 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.29 Advanced Menu T system Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other Cet a LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS tomatically detects, Can Lae! Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. CP wang a | Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Can ; re cnn 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 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 quict 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 adjusted depending on users” parameters.a Smart Fan Start PWM value (180) This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan, Smart Fan Start 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 going so high or so low when smart fan works. SMART Fan Slope PWM value (10 PWM value/unit) This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan. CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23) This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value. Press to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU fan speed, CPU & DIMM voltage...etc. . CPU Fan Speed > Suva Mans.io + DIMM Voltage Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.a2 ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the hi hhest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Panes ; i es, ACPI Sep STS 'S3 (Suspend o RAM) ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM)) This item allows user to enter the ACPI $3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default) Press to return to the AtvARcethMemty gabe CPU Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Cane ~ © Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enableda3 Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G860 @ 3.00GHz This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer 64-bit (Supported) This item shows the computer supports EMT64, Processor Speed (3000MHz) This item shows the current processor speed. Processor Stepping (206a7) This item shows the processor stepping vei Microcode Revision (28) This item shows the Microcode ver Processor Cores (2) 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 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 oi PY mp Kum fof) value limit Execute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application ede 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 CPU C3(ACPI C2) report to OS. CPU C6 Report (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS. Enhanced Halt (C1) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Using BIOSSATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Ceo & Py rT a Tce 'SATAConfiguration nay ote teets Soo) Nour eer femme tnd Soy eed pacer Ee ance Paaerery ety F3: Optimized Defaults Reed ESCIRight Click: Exit SATA Mode (IDE Mode) Use this item to select SATA mode. SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present) This motherboard supports four SATA channel and gach channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use “Nici ris rey” on the SATA channel. & H61 Chipset is not fully support AHCI Mode. HW supports only. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.a5 USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Pe eee ld & bs i © S i Coe a Tool Poor Deere USB Configuration Peroni aad Prey etc faerien! Eocene mao All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Audio allows the system to det Pp , Bedevice at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy m rated is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.56 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of the Super 10 Configuration, ety a e~] hip crc Tree Td cue Port 0 (COMA) Sra er nee Serial Port 0 Configuration ro ee ou eer? pacers cont ance F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Zeon Boe nuteneaay Super IO Chip (IT8758) This item shows the information of the super IO chip Mans.ioa7 Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: 16S ELITEGROUP bo iS Ga re me ee eT pene Cpawosorbvaned Sava Berean Deora eos erro ers ieee oct face faeces Pacem Seen petted Eaoanited =n Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (l0=3F 8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings cautf/| a 1 teins tem wr stange A GALS LO Press to return to the Super IO Configuration page.58 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. E~ o} ec) Seen Pere Coo eer Ee ere eros F1: General Help Paar’ eres Zeon ESCIRight Click: Exit ISCT Configuration (Disabled) Use this item to enable/disable ISCT Configuration. Press to return to the wre e i 6Trusted Computing Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Cen e D 5 Advanced Chipsot LB II Eee Sr cee y Eee Reema poe UN face will notbe availabe. — + Select Screen eres ra ieee faa! fancies Pao ete Goo niteredon’ TPM Support (Enabled) This item enables or disables TPM support. Current Status Information . This item shows the infommatop-of Pui stat NO Security Device Found This item shows no security device.40 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Cre 9 % a | Ce ee AT Cent) [About Resume by Ring RU aS ete ete aC) Resume By PS2 KB(S3) ee) iad reread Pero aero faneerie Zaaereract tenets Zeon ESC/Right Click: Exit Resume By RING (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Resume By PME (Disable /] ; The system canbe tumed off KY trad’ Grab 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.x/2.0(S3) (Disabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from $3 mode. Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP function. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the power LED. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.Chipset Menu The chipset me e the settings for the North Bridge South Bridge chipset and other system. items allow you to cha chipset, Cn System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen: Cen @ ~~ 8 (2) Ml be} (Ilate Graphic Adapter] Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto) This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device IGD Memory (64M) This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory. DVMT Memory (256M) When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphies requirements. IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item enables or disables IGD (Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor. 4a2 Press to return to the chipset menu page. Multi-Monitor technology Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devic It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity inte integrated Graphics} | Pci-Express Graphics] Roo 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/s Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information, please refer to chapter 4.) MI oI) ees ELITEGROUP Smears Chere e ed Driver CD Version : DVD 2.01 Using BIOSStep 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, then appears the following sereen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it. | Ble seen Mew Hep CIE IRIEL Sean video nd gre cones AM Sym coer 1 UsvenelSe Secon Step 3. Enable IGD sana eh ES set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enat BES ELITEGROUP oy h “ [o} CC a a ‘System Agent Configuration peg re pepe dec es Teo PU IGD Mult-Monitor — ; Select Screen ere |ESCIRight Click: Exit4 Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 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 Show the path of the setting location Display devices 4920x1200 recommended) + Landsoap ‘This is curently your main display. Make text and other tems larger or smaller ‘What display settings should choose? Advance settings Cancel Apply Set the multiple displays 2Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display *Multi-Monitor technology” (Change the apearance of your displays Meal? Display: S.DELLU2H10 + Resolution: 4920x1200 recommended) + (Orientation: Landscape . Multiple displays: Disconnectthis display ¥ Extend desktop tothis splay Ay Youmust select Disconnect this display anges. Make this my mainaispay Advance setings ‘Make text and other tems larger or smaller What display settings should choose? OK Cancel Apply Using BIOSBB corsa Panet Pal Consol Panel Noms PDisplay PScreen Resolution | | Change te appearance of your displays a] a @ dently Dispiay anus Resolution 1820x1200 recommended) Orientation: Landscape : Mutiple splays: Disconnectihisdisplay AX Youmust select Apply before making additional changes. Make this my main csplay ‘Advance stings Make text and other tems larger or smaler What splay settings should | choose? OK Cancel Apply C8 EXETER ‘Change the appearance of your displays Detect Identity Display: aan + Resolution 1920% 1200 recommended) Onentato: Landscape z Muliple displays: Extenddesktoptothis display A. YourustselectAoal before making addtional changes. Make tis my main splay ‘Advance setings Make text and other items larger or smaller ‘What splay setings should choose? OK Cancel Apply Using BIOS 45PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: a 5 E~ © Cr CTY Co ee Sree rede Cc — Cr eneac eet ce eyed pee es eer ee ou eer? pacers cont ance F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults Zeon ESCIRight Click: Exit ea eed 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 informal ey riscieye’ 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. Case Open Warning (Disabled) This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case. Chassis Opened (No) This item indicates whether the case has been opened. Press to return to the chipset menu page,a ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: See 9 CoN Le TL) ‘Management Engine Technology Configuration rU aa) Extn) Prey 1|/Click: Select tem, ante ee eres ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248) This item shows the ME version. Press to return to ms fi 5.10M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS II) Menu ables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The This or you have clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of proces installed in your system Cane Es CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view thd Cane , © (oJ Mu a CPU Frequency (100) This item shows the information of the CPU frequency CPU Ratio (30) allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST(Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology). Graphics Core Ratio Limit (22) This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio Graphics Voltage(1/256) (0) This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage. Mans.ioPao oS 4 . e~ Main —Ravancoa MB een cameos oo aca Trl Sed Pci! CMe al eer) eae Teo) Peer ato) RAS# Active Time (RAS) ae ORL) Re Nee ul ae) ‘Active to Active Delay (\RRD) Pe Tua Reece tg) Four Active Window Delay (\FAW) Chipset OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen: eed eee ae oie ei oie od eee eae sleet poet ake te) Peet pene aca peeked Performance Memory Profiles (Automatic) This item enables you to set the Performance Memory Profile. XMP Profile 1/2 (Supported) These items show the Ml of Performance, Memory Profile. CAS Latency (tCL) (9) a n S l Oo This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS (colulmn address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value, The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) (9) m specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank. Row Precharge Time (tRP) (9) This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank. RAS# Active Time (tRAS) (24) This item specifies the RAS# active time Write Recovery Time (tWR) (10) This item specifies the write recovery time. Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) (74) This item specifies the row refresh cycle time. Active to Active Delay (tRRDmin) (4) This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles. Write to Read Delay (twTR) (5) This item specifies the write to read delay time. Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) (5) This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices, in memory clock cycles. - Using BIOSa Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) (20) This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles. Press to return to the M.I.B III menu page. 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. 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 can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Intel(R) Pentium (R) CPU G860 @ 3.0GHz This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. Processor Speed (3000 MHz) This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency (1333MHz) This item shows the mn eney. : Total Memory (8192MB( fa Nh S . 10 This item shows the total memory of DDR3.Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state any e~ | Cte [ Coens reel) Lorne ie fete i] ied Mareen FastBoot UEFIOS without omens eee Module (CSM) eestor Sesieeines ss Manual: User customized seer tel Eee ro) Creal LUCE Peete Sete Select Screen EE CIS eres Cleaned ieee ened Sete w terete gece 2: Previous Values (phen e an peg ESoamrcedy Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration. Operation System Select (Windows7 or other OS) This Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled) The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM. Fast Boot (Disabled) This item enables or disables fast boot. Bootup NumLock State (On) This item enables you to select NumLock state. Quiet Boot (Enabled) This item enables or disables quiet boot. Boot mode select (LEGACY) Use this item to select boot mode. Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices. Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7 These items show the boot priorities. item is used to select the operation system,53 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Ca S . | Ce Coot Pr User Password Status Pete] So Setlists ect 1 Click: Select Crete ernst eter Rarer eect Eee tenant Administrator Password Status (Not Install) This item shows administrator password installed or not, User Password Status (Not Install) This item shows user password installed or not. , system Mode state Gee) Nn S 10 This item shows system mode selip or . Secure Boot state (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Coco ey % 4 Pe aT corres Pee cid peer ier cer rea) Pte Discard Changes o Pero eet 11 (Click: Select Item Se eer seed Peete area facet F2:Prevous Vales — rey peers Eee maton Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and resit. Discard Changes and =I. ; This item enables you to disci AILS wh.Q. made and exit. 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. 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. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device.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 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 — Atthe C:\orA:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press . Example: AFUDOS.EXE 040706.ROM 7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and) ol tert If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, alte ns ordetthe newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. mputér Will réStart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard.Mans.io57 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8 ‘The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support sofiware DVD-ROM dise loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit. Information: Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk. Click “Exit” button to! close the Auto-Setup dow. Browse CD: Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Click the “Setup” button to select and) |button to select and run the software) install ECS Intelligent installation program. | (Utility. Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: [,, The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will SB beiienem according tothe motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Using the Motherboard Software58 2, Click Next. The following screen appears — 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4, Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears 5. Follow the instructions | rat Tt O 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. Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. Using the Motherboard SoftwareWindows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message afier the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Program name: Publisher: File origin Manual Installation If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer) Look for the chipset onl J, at browse to the directory and path to begin installing 1 8 ha\eh 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, ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows 0.8, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software. Using the Motherboard SoftwareeSF eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature. It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment & Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 is required. eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers, =a Ki eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click"install” button to install. Pe & Microsoft NET Framework 3.5 is required. Using the Motherboard 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. 4) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 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 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 ch« ins thg_CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent 5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard. 6. Check that the 12V power & 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 ¢) 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. Trouble Shooting 6162 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 us Afier 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 & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place. 4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault Maintenance and cab n S . j Oo Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance, Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can, 1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area, Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow. 2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair. 4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humility. 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. Trouble Shooting64 Mans.io Trouble Shooting