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1. LAN Ports Features te e Intel W82579LM with iAMT7 0 Gigabit Ethernet Phy e Intel W82574L PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu South Bridge Configuration Submenu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 3 for more information Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers Refer to chapter 4 for more information 35 2 36 Hardware Installation m USB Ports Q i naaar USB 2 3 USB 4 5 USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simulta neously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2 0 1 1 ports The four 10 pin connectors allow you to connect 8 additional USB 2 0 1 1 ports The ad ditional USB ports may be mounted on a card edge bracket Install the card edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector BIOS Setting Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu USB Configuration sub menu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 3 for more information Driver Installation You may need to install2. Battery The lithium ion battery powers the real time clock and CMOS memory It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off Safety Measures e Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac turer e Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance 46 2 Hardware Installation SPI JTAG Connector 47 2 48 Hardware Installation memm Digital I O Connector Aa 44 The 36 bit Digital I O connector provides powering on function to external de vices that are connected to these connectors 2 Hardware Installation Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment Pin s persero 6 acron 7 aeos 8 acros o aeo 10 rca GPIO26 PCA_GPIO16 PCA_GPIO17 35 36 l PCA_OE PCA_GPIO20 PCA_GPIO21 Ground 49 2 50 Hardware Installation s Chassis Intrusion Connector Ground Chassis signal The
3. 1 Ground Power Sense 4 Speed Control i CPU fan 1 Ground Power 3 Sense System fan The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and sys tem board components BIOS Setting The Advanced menu Hardware Health Configuration submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans Refer to chapter 3 for more infor mation 41 2 42 Hardware Installation s Power Connectors 1 Q REA G88 Bega be o e QO QA QA O Dia Gg O gt gt gt ao oO id 2 ont 2 in in in Ove 2 2 G2 Se O 4 ki See SO A ww i UU O a Un o du 0 z orig 88888 annae Yp Parana Gg t t A amp com ATX power Ground 12V DO 12V power Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1 1 An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24 pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into the 24 pin connector The 8 pin 12V power connector enables the delivery of more 12VDC current to the processor s Volt age Regulator Module VRM The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24 pin and 8 pin connectors in only one orientation Make sure to find the
4. Intel Chipset Device Software License Agreement You must accept all of the terms of the license agreement in order to continue the setup program Do you accept the terms INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OEM IHY ISV Distribution amp Single User IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement IF you do not wish to so agree do not install or use the Software Please Also Moke If you are an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Independent Hardware Vendor IH of Independent Software Vendor 15V this complete LICENSE AGREEMENT applies lt Back Yes 83 Supported Software 3 Go through the readme Intel Chipset Device Software document for system re e quirements and installation ERAO Chipset Device Software tips then click Next Readme File Information Refer to the Readme file below to view the system requirements and installation information Press the Page Down key to view the rest of the file RE Ee Product InteljBi Chipset Device Software Release Production Version Versioni 9 2 0 1015 Target Products Intel R 6 Series C200 Series Chipse 2nd generation Intel R core TM pra Date
5. 3 Click Finish to exit installa a tion Setup Completed Setup has successfully installed Adobe Reader 9 3 Click Finish to exit setup lt Back Finish Cancel 96 4 Supported Software Infineon TPM Driver and Tool optional To install the driver click Infineon TPM driver and tool option on the main menu 1 TPM requires installing the PRSS Microsoft Visual C pack age prior to installing the driver Click Install o inienn TPH Prolazzionel Package requires he folkceving terns to be installed on pons conp TECk krelalio begin intaling thoes hn Sias Requreneni Pending biciosali Waua Cs 2008 SPI Feed ibutable Package A The setup program IS pre Feels Wizard paring to install the driver 3 The setup program is ready RIT WE erre ee eA A to install the driver Click Next Wersion 3 6 Peckage on You computer To continue check het WARMING This program is protected by copyright law and intemational breaties 97 Supported Software 4 Click accept the terms in Infineen Pi Professional Package InsialShield Wizard the license agreement and Licema Agreement then click Next FI This software contains copyright protected content e g codes and structures and confidential coment e g algorithme ideas and concepts or nacn pria casa arwi Microsoft di Enter the nece
6. Do you accept the terms INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OEM IHY ISV Distribution amp Single User IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement If you do not wish to so agree do not install or use the Software Please Also Note If you are an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Independent Hardware Vendor HV or Independent Software Vendor ISV this complete LICENSE AGREEMENT applies If you are an End User then only Exhibit A the INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Y Intel Installation Framework 3 Go through the readme jim on Framework de Ea document for system re RITI AN quirements and installation intel tips then click Next Readme File Information Refer to the Readme file below to view the system requirements and installation information Production Version Releases Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 Driver Revision 15 21 3 2253 December 3 2010 NOTE This document refers to systems containing the cs Intel Installation Framework 4 Setup is currently installing the driver After installation RAR gt __ w has completed click Next intel Setup Progress Please wait while the followin
7. October O4 2010 SERGE ETT TET TTP a e a a a m zs 4 iiil lt Back Cancel 4 Setup is now installing the driver Click Next to con tinue Intel Chipset Device Software Intel Chipset Device Software Setup Progress Please wait while the following setup operations are performed Installing Driver Intel R 6 Series C200 Series Chipset Family SMBus Controller 1022 Version 9 2 0 1011 Installing Driver Intel R 6 Series C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller Version 9 2 0 1013 Installing Driver Intel R 6 Series C200 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller Version 9 2 0 1013 Installing Driver 2nd generation Intel Core processor family DRAM Controller 0100 Versioni 9 2 0 1011 Click Next bo continue 5 Click Yes want to restart Intel Chipset Device Software this computer now then si click Finish Intel Chipset Device Software l l Setup Is Complete Restarting the system will allow the new software in l You must restart this computer for the changes to take effect Would you like to restart the stallation to take effect computer now i Yes I want to restart this computer now Mo I will restart this computer later Click Finish then remove any installation media from the drives Supported Software Microsoft DirectX 9 0C Driver To install the utility click Microsoft DirectX 9 0C Driver on
8. the socket s contact pins are not bent If the cap is missing or the cap and or contact pins are damaged contact your dealer immediately 2 Make sure to keep the protective cap RMA requests will be accepted and processed only if the LGA 1155 socket comes with the protective cap Protective cap Note T The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board These illustrations are for reference only O OOU lardware Installation 2 Installing the CPU i Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down Disconnect all power cords and cables Locate the LGA 1155 CPU socket on the system board Important The CPU socket must not come in contact with any thing other than the CPU Avoid unnecessary expo sure Remove the protec tive cap only when you are about to install the CPU Unlock the socket by push ing the load lever down moving it sideways until it is released from the reten tion tab then lift the load lever up Retention tab 21 Hardware Installation samme Io 5 Lifting the load lever will at
9. 4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the driver click Audio Drivers on the main menu 1 Setup is now ready to in Beer stall the audio driver Click ii e fatica High artrite dia Dee Sert TTT A Next 2 Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen click ing Next each time you bbc Ua Wen it rad Fer Prati i Dilaik denis dy finish a step F 3 Click Yes want to restart RAAE my computer now then Ris click Finish Restarting the system will allow the new software in stallation to take effect 89 Supported Software Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver click Intel LAN Drivers on the main menu I Setup is ready to install the io Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard driver Click Next Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel R Network Connections intel Installs drivers InteliR PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Adwanced Networking Services WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties 2 Click l accept the terms in ve Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard the license agreement then License agreement cl ick N ext Please read the Following license agreement carefully INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Final License 2 IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated
10. B331 D System Board User s Manual A19540433 Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transforma tion adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders This publication is provided for informational purposes only The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document Further the manufacturer re serves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes Changes after the publication s first release will be based on the product s revision The website will always provide the most updated information 2014 All Rights Reserved Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are the properties of their respective holders FCC and DOC Statement on Class B 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 interfere
11. EE OE Pa The Intel R Management Engine software components that need to be installed depend on ithe system s specific hardware and firmware features The installer detects the system s capabilities and installs the relevant drivers and japplications For more information please refer to the Intel R ME Sw Installation Guide wt 92 _ I Supported Software 4 Setup is currently installing P the driver After installation vata Wim SS has completed click Next a 3 intel Setup Progress Please wait while the following setup operations are performed Copying File C Program Files InteltIntel R Management Engine Components WIMEWMIProviMe Copying File C Program FilestIntel Intel R Management Engine Components MEWMIProv St Copying File C Program Files Intel InteliR Management Engine Components IMEWMIProwlxe Creating Process mofcomp exe Creating Process mofcomp exe Creating Process regsvrazZ exe Starting Services LMS Starting Service UNS Creating Process C Program Files IntelIntel R Management Engine Components IMSS Prive Copying File CAWINDOW Si system32 drivers IntelMEFW ver dll Click Next bo continue iil Intel Installation Framework 5 After completing installa Ifito tion click Finish Intel Management Engine Setup Is Complete The setup program successfully installed the following components Intel Management Engine Interface Serial O
12. Load lever the same time lift the load plate Lift the load lever up to the angle shown on the photo 6 Remove the protective cap from the CPU socket The cap is used to protect the CPU socket against dust and harmful particles Re move the protective cap only when you are about to install the CPU Protective cap 2 ee Hardware Instal lation 7 Insert the CPU into the socket The gold triangu lar mark on the CPU must align with the corner of the CPU socket shown on the photo Gold triangular mark The CPU s notch will at Alignment key the same time fit into the socket s alignment key Important The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exert ing any force 23 24 Hardware Installation memm Ig 8 Close the load plate then push the load lever down While closing the load plate make sure the front edge of the load plate Slides under the retention knob 9 Hook the load lever under the retention tab Retention knob Retention tab 2 cr ee Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data D BE iI Bega 1 2 3 000 2 3 On Clear CMOS Data JP10 1 2 3 1 2 On Normal default If you encounter the following a CMOS data becomes corrupted b You forgot the supervisor or user password you can reconfigure t
13. board supports the chassis intrusion detection function Connect the chas sis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector When the system s power iS on and a chassis intrusion occurred an alarm will sound When the system s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred the alarm will sound only when the system restarts MyGuard Hardware Monitor Install the MyGuard Hardware Monitor utility By default the chassis intrusion detection function is disabled When enabled a warning message will appear when the chassis is open The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open Refer to the MyGuard Hardware Monitor section in chapter 4 for more information 2 cr ee ardware Installation PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Connector EB L MSDATA KBMS POWER MSCLK GND GND N KEY KBMS POWER X fa okz m OY m Z mpm SoS paEpRaBE BR ojo i Ca The KB Mouse connector is used to connect PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse by means of a PS 2 cable Connecting the PS 2 Cable The system board package comes with a PS 2 cable Connect one end of the cable to the KB Mouse connector The other ends are used to connect a PS 2 keyboard and a PS 2 mouse PS 2 mouse port P to the board s KB Mouse connector PS 2 keyboard port 51
14. by the in ternal graphics device DVMT Total Gfx Memory Select DVMT 5 0 Total Graphics Memory size used by the internal graphics device 71 72 BIOS Setup memme NB PCle Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PEG Gen x Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enable PEG To enable or disable the PEG Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 73 74 BIOS Setup ME Subsystem Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc es BIOS Setup Boot Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Setup Prompt Timeout Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Setup Prompt Timeout Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key 65535 OxFFFF denotes indefinite waiting Bootup NumLock State This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad By default the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys When set to Off the function of the nu meric keypad is the arrow keys Quiet Boot Enables or disables the quiet boot function 75 3 BIOS Setup CSM Parameters Aptio
15. is not enough space left on the diskette Use another diskette with ad equate storage space 107 108 Troubleshooting o Hard Drive Hard disk failure 1 Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS 2 If the system is configured with two hard drives make sure the bootable first hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is config ured as Slave The master hard drive must have an active bootable partition Excessively long formatting period If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format it is likely a cable connection problem However if your hard drive has a large capacity it will take a longer time to format Serial Port The serial device modem printer doesn t output anything or is out putting garbled characters 1 Make sure that the serial device s power is turned on and that the device is on line 2 Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer 3 Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly If the serial device does not work either the cable or the serial device has a problem If the serial device works the problem may be due to the onboard I O or the address setting 4 Make sure the COM settings and I O address are configured correctly Keyboard Nothing happens when a key on the keyboa
16. main menu L Setup is now ready to in ir eee e e e e e e o lea stall the graphics driver Intel HD Graphics Dive 7 Click Next es Welcome to the Setup Program This setup program will install the following components Intel HD Graphics Driver It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing Click Next to continue Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme if supported Intel Installation Framework By default the Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme is enabled With this enabled after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes while WinSAT is running before the Windows Vista desktop appears The blank screen period is the time Windows is testing the graphics perfor mance We recommend that YOu hte installation Framewor skip this process by dis Intel HD Graphics Drive i abling this function then click Next Welcome to the Setup Programi This setup program will install the following components Intel HD Graphics Driver It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing Click Next to continue inten Installation Framework _ I Supported Software 2 Read the license agreement then click Yes You must accept all of the terms of the license agreement in order to continue the setup program
17. proper orien tation before plugging the connectors The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate Your system configuration CPU power amount of memory add in cards peripherals etc may exceed the minimum power requirement To ensure that adequate power is provided we strongly recommend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt or greater power supply A Important Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add in boards and peripherals not functioning properly Calculating the system s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system s consumption requirements 2 Hardware Installation Standby Power LED Stand by i Power LED This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode It indicates that there is power on the system board Power off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components 43 2 Hardware Installation Front Panel Connector EHH eleteletelelelele tele i most a HDD LED RESET SW press PWR BTN 11 12 HDD LED HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being acces
18. the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device Refer to your operating system s manual or documentation for more information ees Hardware Installation Wake On USB Keyboard Mouse The Wake On USB Keyboard Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 STR Suspend To RAM state To use this function e Jumper Setting JP3 JP4 and or JP9 must be set to 2 3 On 5V_ standby Refer to USB Power Select in this chapter for more information Important A If you are using the Wake On USB Keyboard Mouse function for 2 USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support gt 1 5A For 3 or more USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 22A 37 2 38 Hardware Installation s Audio Line2 JD GND N C Key Mic2 R N Front_IO Sense Front Audio The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line out and mic in jacks that are at the front panel of your system BIOS Setting Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu South Bridge Configuration submenu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 7 for more information Driver Installation Install the audio driver Refer to chapter 8 for more information 2 i Hardware Installation YO C
19. 0 2nd generation processors 1 x16 signal and 1 x2 signal e 2 PCIe x1 slots PCIe 2 3 supports universal PCI card e Intel HD Graphics e Display ports HDMI and DVI I e HDMI and DVI I display resolution up to 1920x1200 60Hz e Supports 6 Graphics Execution Units EUs e Intel Clear Video Technology e DirectX Video Acceleration DXVA support for accelerating video processing e Realtek ALC262 2 channel High Definition Audio e DACs with 100dB SNR two stereo DACs support 24 bit PCM format for stereo audio playback e ADCs with 90dB SNR three stereo ADCs support 20 bit PCM format for multiple input streaming e S PDIF audio interface 10 1 Intel W82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Phy 1 Intel W82574 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Fully compliant with IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u IEEE 802 3ab e 4 SATA 2 0 ports with data transfer rate up to 3Gb s e Infineon SLB9635 e Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions e Provides software license protection enforcement and pass word protection e 2 DB 9 serial ports Supports RS232 422 485 RS232 and or Power e 1 DVI I port e 1 HDMI port e 2 RJ45 LAN ports e 6 USB 2 0 1 1 ports e 2 connectors for 4 external USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 PS 2 KB Mouse connector 1 36 bit Digital I O connector 1 front audio connector for line out and mic in jacks 1 S PDIF connector 4 Serial ATA ports 1 24 pin ATX power connector 1 8 pin 12V power connecto
20. 2D and video capabilities It supports VGA and DVI interfaces DVI DVI Digital Visual Interface is a form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards Data is transmitted using the TMDS Transition Minimized Differential Sig naling protocol providing a digital signal from the PC s graphics subsystem to the display PCI Express o PCI Express is a high bandwidth I O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds by forming multiple lanes The x4 PCI Express lane supports trans fer rate of 1 Gigabyte per second The PCI Express architecture also provides a high performance graphics infrastructure by enhancing the capability of a x16 PCI Express lane to provide 8 Gigabytes per second transfer rate Audio o The Realtek ALC262 audio codec provides 2 channel High Definition audio output Serial ATA __ __ Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1 0a specifica tion SATA 3 0 supports speed up to 6Gb s while SATA 2 0 supports speed up to 3Gb s This improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB S Gigabit LAN h The Intel W82579LM PHY and Intel W82574L PCI Express Gigabit controllers sup port up to 1Gbps data transmission See INTO CUCHION USB The system board supports USB 2 0 and USB 1 1 ports USB 1 1 supports 12Mb second bandwidt
21. 52 Hardware Installation Smee Wake On PS 2 Keyboard Mouse The Wake On PS 2 Keyboard Mouse function allows you to use the PS 2 key board or PS 2 mouse to power on the system To use this function e Jumper Setting JP7 must be set to 2 3 On 5V standby Refer to PS 2 Power Select in this chapter for more information Important The 5V_ standby power source of your power supply must support gt 720MA Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication be tween the CPU and peripherals It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off In general the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss If this hap pens you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings Note T The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the sys tem board therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one These screens are for reference purpose only Default Configuration Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to t
22. Sag OE 6 aah PS 2 KB Mouse l gli t_ gt DDR3_2 li 5 l2 6 n 5l 1 JP2 al Power on m select J P11 fa CPU fan ASMedia 1442 LGA 1155 Standby Chassis 1 POMGEILCO GB intrusion AS Media 8jejel 4 1442 KeA Intel o aa 1 W82579LM 12V power USB 0 1 10 11 B power select J P3 m SATA 2 0 SATA 0 SATA 1 USB 8 9 power select 1 J P4 PCle x1 a PCle x16 RUUROOUROOUROGnnDET NUUUNNUNNUN TAN UK EEE EEE Eee Clear CMOS System Intel TEPPER EEE TEED J P10 fan W82574L 000 PCle x1 SATA 4 le TUTTI III O O BIOS SATA 2 0 1 Realtek E SATA 5 S PDIF 1 10D USB 4 5 2 3 D USB 2 3 2 10 power select 1 Jo J P9 i Front audio USB 4 5 15 16 Hardware Instal lation SS A I mportant Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your system board processor disk drives add in boards and other components Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only If such a station is not available you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis If a wrist strap is unavailable establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD pro tection System Memory Features I mportant 1 When the Standby Power LED lit red it indicates that there is power on the system board Power off the PC then unplug th
23. Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Launch CSM Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Boot option filter This option controls what devices system can boot to Launch PXE OpROM policy Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM policy Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Other PCI device ROM priority For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or video defines which OpROM to launch 76 Security Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Administrator Password Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Administrator Password Sets the administrator password User Password Sets the user password BIOS Setup 1 3 BIOS Setup Save amp Exit Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Reset Version 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Reset To save the changes select this field and then press lt Enter gt A dialog box will appear Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made Discard Changes and Reset To discard the changes select this field and then press lt Enter gt A dialog box will appear Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes Restore Defaults To restore and load the optimized default values se
24. accept the terms of the License Agreement then click Install 2 Setup is now installing the AMMESSE tt driver Welcome to Setup Met Framework Pa ten arri utaberst ard all the regis and restrizione described in thee license teme aisi te arte Fer ae ace i I MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS Press the Page Down key bo see more bet I have read and ACCEPT the terna of e licensa Agreement OL DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement C Send information about my setup aperiens to Microsoft Corporation Download File Size 60 PE Doasnload Time Estimate hr 27 min 55 kbps LO min 512 kbps 81 4 _ Supported Software 3 Click Exit E Micrasoft MET Framework 3 5 Setup 82 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system To install the utility click Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility on the main menu 1 Setup is now ready to in Stall the utility Click Next Welcome to the Setup Program This setup program will install the Intel Chipset Device Software onto this computer Ik is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing 2 Read the license agreement Intel Chipset Device Software then click Yes
25. ain menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Language English Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Language Choose the system default language System Date The date format is lt day gt lt month gt lt date gt lt year gt Day displays a day from Sunday to Saturday Month displays the month from January to December Date displays the date from 1 to 31 Year displays the year from 1980 to 2099 System Time The time format is lt hour gt lt minute gt lt second gt The time is based on the 24 hour military time clock For example 1 p m is 13 00 00 Hour displays hours from 00 to 23 Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59 Second displays seconds from 00 to 59 55 BIOS Setup n Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation Some entries are defaults required by the system board while others if enabled will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features ac cording to your preference I mportant AY Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt ACPI Power Management Configuration Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 56 ees BIOS Setup ACPI Power Management Con
26. al devices Connecting External Serial Ports Your COM port may come mounted on a card edge bracket Install the card edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the se rial port cable to the COM connector Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector BIOS Setting Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu Super IO Configuration sub menu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 3 for more information 2 Hardware Installation HDMI Port Ate The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to con nect a LCD monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port DI 2 34 Hardware Installation m DVI I Port DVI I The DVI I port is used to connect an LCD monitor Connect the display device s cable connector to the DVI I port After you plug the cable connector into the port gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connec tor in place BIOS Setting Configure the display device in the Chipset menu North Bridge Configuration Submenu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 3 for more information 1 2 Hardware Installation RJ45 LAN Ports
27. an Megatrends Inc Legacy USB Support Enabled Enables legacy USB Auto Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected Disabled Keeps USB devices available only for EFl applications EHCI Hand off This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand off The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver 62 BIOS Setup F71879 Super IO Configuration This section is used to configure the I O functions supported by the onboard Super I O chip Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Restore AC Power Loss Off When power returns after an AC power failure the system s power Is off You must press the Power button to power on the system On When power returns after an AC power failure the system will automatically power on Last State When power returns after an AC power failure the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs If the system s power is off when AC power failure occurs it will remain off when power returns If the system s power is on when AC power failure occurs the system will power on when power returns WatchDog Timer This field is used to select the time interval of the Watchdog timer If the system hangs or fails to function it will reset at the set time interval so that your sys
28. ate that CMOS has become cor rupt This error may have been caused by a weak battery Check the battery and replace if necessary DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup Determine which setting is correct either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection FLOPPY DISK S fail 80 Unable to reset floppy subsystem FLOPPY DISK S fail 40 Floppy type mismatch Hard Disk s fail 80 HDD reset failed Hard Disk s fail 40 HDD controller diagnostics failed b mms SYSTEM Error Message Hard Disk s fail 20 HDD initialization error Hard Disk s fail 10 Unable to recalibrate fixed disk Hard Disk s fail 08 Sector Verify failed Keyboard is locked out Unlock the key The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked Keyboard controller is pulled low Keyboard error or no keyboard present Cannot initialize the keyboard Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot Manufacturing POST loop System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low This is also used for the M B burn in test at the factory BIOS ROM checksum error System halted The checksum of ROM address FOOOOH FFFFFH is bad Memory test fail The BIOS reports memory t
29. d at least the following internal components e A CPU e Memory module e Storage devices such as hard disk drive CD ROM etc You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will nor mally include at least a keyboard a mouse and a video display monitor e LGA 1155 socket for 3rd generation Intel Core processors 22nm process technology Rev ABO or later Intel Core i7 3770 8M Cache up to 3 9GHz 77W Intel Core i5 3550S 6M Cache up to 3 7GHz 65W Intel Core i3 3220 3M Cache 3 3GHz 55W Intel Pentium G2120 3M Cache 3 1 GHz 65W 2nd generation Intel Core processors 32nm process technology Intel Core i7 2600 8M Cache up to 3 8 GHz 95W Intel Core i5 2400 6M Cache up to 3 4 GHz 95W Intel Core i3 2120 3M Cache 3 3 GHz 65W Intel Pentium G850 3M Cache 2 9 GHz 65W e Intel Advanced Vector Extensions Intel AVX Instructions e Intel Turbo Boost Technology e Intel H61 Express Chipset e Two 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets e Supports DDR3 1333 1600MHz 3rd generation processors Supports DDR3 1066 1333MHz 2nd generation processors e Supports dual channel memory interface e Supports up to 16GB system memory e DRAM device technologies 1Gb 2GB and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices unbuf fered non ECC e 2 PCIe x16 slots Supports Gen 3 0 3rd generation processors Supports Gen 2
30. djust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor s brightness con trol knob C mlll Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving L 2 The monitor has lost its vertical sync Adjust the monitor s vertical sync Move away any objects such as another monitor or fan that may be creating a magnetic field around the display Make sure your video card s output frequencies are supported by this moni tor The screen seems to be constantly wavering L If the monitor is close to another monitor the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering Power Supply When the computer is turned on nothing happens L Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using The power cord may have a short or open Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary Floppy Drive The computer cannot access the floppy drive L 2 The floppy diskette may not be formatted Format the diskette and try again The diskette may be write protected Use a diskette that is not write protect ed You may be writing to the wrong drive Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive There
31. e installing them in your system unit Static electrical dis charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electro Static build up 1 To prevent electrostatic build up leave the system board in its anti static bag until you are ready to install it 2 Wear an antistatic wrist strap 3 Do all preparation work on a static free surface 4 Hold the device only by its edges Be careful not to touch any of the compo nents contacts or connections 5 Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors Hold modules or connectors by their ends Important Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your processor disk drive and other components Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only If such a station is not available you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis If a wrist strap is unavailable establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection Safety Measures To avoid damage to the system e Use the correct AC input voltage range To reduce the risk of electric shock e Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for instal lation or servicing After installation or servicing cover the system chassis before plugging the
32. e power cord prior to installing any devices Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components 2 When buying the DDR3 please consider the thickness of the memory to avoid problems with the ATX power connector at the moment of their installation DDR3 2 DDR3 1 Ae e DRAM device technologies 1Gb 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are Supported for x8 and x16 devices unbuffered non ECC e Dual channel memory interface e Maximum of 16GB system memory 2 ees ardware Installation The system board supports the following memory interface Single Channel SC Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits 8B from the memory channels Dual Channel DC Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels Dual channel provides better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate Important A 1 You can populate either Channel A or Channel B first 2 When installing a DIMM in Channel A or Channel B always populate the socket that is farthest the CPU In this case it will mean popu lating DDR3 2 and or DDR3 4 first 3 If you intend to use dual channel the same rule applies always the socket farthest the CPU Populate DDR3 2 and or DDR3 4 first not DDR3 2 and DDR3 3 and not DDR3 1 and DDR3 4 17 18 Hardware Installation samme Mm T 5 z Tuz gganaa a_ Install
33. ed Configuration and Power Interface specification ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCS to implement Power Management and Plug and Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management ACPI when enabled in the Power Manage ment Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function 13 14 Introduction I With the Suspend to RAM function enabled you can power off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting Standby when you shut down Windows without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files applications and operating system This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM Random Access Memory when it powers off The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power on the system A Power Failure Recovery Important The 5V_ standby power source of your power supply must support gt 720MA When power returns after an AC power failure you may choose to either power on the system manually or let the system power on automatically Chapter 2 Hardware Installation System Board Layout COM1 RS232 Power COM1 RS232 422 485 select JP1 select JP5 a n n gt Sn N J COM2 RS232 Power COM2 RS232 422 4851 ps 2 KB MS power select J P2 select JP6 select J P7 Lia ent alles
34. ement then click Yes Intel Installation Framework Intel Management Engine Components License Agreement You must accept all of the terms of the license agreement in order to continue the setup program Do you accept the terms INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GEM IHY IS Distribution amp Single User IMPORTANT READ BEFORE COPYING INSTALLING GR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this Agreement IF you do not wish to so agree do not linstall or use the Software If you are an Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM Independent Hardware Vendor HV or Independent Software Vendor 154 this complete LICENSE AGREEMENT applies If you are an End User then only Exhibit 4 the INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT gt 3 Go th rough the readme Wanna Framework document for more installa tion tips then click Next Intel Management Engine Componen Readme File Information Refer to the Readme File below to view the system requirements and installation information SESE AE ECE AEE HEE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE OE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE OE Intel R Management Engine software components Readme Copyright c 2005 2010 Intel Corporation SESE EEE AEE HE EEE EEE EE EE EE EE EE EE OE EE EEE EEE EE EE EE
35. est fail if the memory has error s 105 106 Appendix C Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer To efficiently troubleshoot your system treat each problem individually This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below L 2 The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on All cables and power cords are tightly connected The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is work ing Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device The monitor is turned on The display s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly All add in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely Any add in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly Monitor Display If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on l 2 Make sure that the monitor s power switch is on Check that one end of the monitor s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet If necessary try another outlet Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system s display adapter A
36. figuration This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ACPI Sleep State S1 CPU Stop Clock Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc ACPI Sleep State Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed S1 POS Enables the Power On Suspend function S3 STR Enables the Suspend to RAM function Resume by PME Enable this field to use the PME signal to wake up the system Resume by Ring Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring on function This will allow your system to power on to respond to calls coming through an external or internal modem Resume by RTC Alarm When Enabled the system uses the RTC to generate a wakeup event 57 58 BIOS Setup RN PC Health Status This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt Smart Fan Function Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Smart Fan Function Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Smart Fan Control Automatic Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc CPU Smart Fan Control When this feature is set to Automatic the CPU s fan speed will rotate ac cording to the CPU s temperature The higher the temperature the fa
37. figuration Logical Device 7 register CRF5 CRF6 WDT Control WDT timer MOV DX 2EH MOV AL 07H Ready to Program Logical Device OUT DX AL MOV DX 2FH MOV AL 07H Select Logical Device 7 OUT DX AL MOV DX 2EH MOV AL F6H Select watchdog timer register OUT DX AL MOV DX 2FH MOV AL 10H Set watchdog timer value OUT DX AL MOV DX 2EH MOV AL F5H Select watchdog Control Register OUT DX AL MOV DX 2FH MOV AL 61H Set Watchdog Control Value OUT DX AL MOV DX 2EH MOV AL AAH OUT DX AL 103 104 Appendix B System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the mid dle of the screen and the message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE CTRL ALT ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the information box at the bottom Enter Setup to correct the error Error Messages One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIO Ses CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED The CMOS battery is no longer functional It should be replaced Important AN Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR Checksum of CMOS is incorrect This can indic
38. g setup operations are performed Copying File C Windows system321 difxapi dil Deleting Registry Key HELM SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows iCurrentVersion Uninstal HDMI Deleting Registry Key HKLM SOFTARE Intel IGDI Copying File C Program Files Common Files Intel Media SDK s 142 0 ibmfxhw32 s 1 dll Creating Registry Key HKLM SOFTW ARE Intel MediaSDK Dispatch nw 32 8 1 1 DevicelID x 1 Creating Registry Key HKELM SOFTW ARE Intel MediaSDK Dispatch nw 32 31 1 VendorID x80 Creating Registry Key HKLM SOFTW ARE Intel MediaSDK Dispatch hw32 s 1 1 Merit x08000C Creating Registry Key HELM SOFTWARE Vntel MediaSDE Dispatch pw 32 5 1 1 AP1Version 1 Creating Registry Key HELM SOFTW ARE ntel MediaSDK Dispatch hw 32 s1 1 Path C Progr Deleting Registry Key HELM SOFTW ARE Intel MediaSDE Dispatch hw32 i1 1 Click Next to continue 4 Intel Installation Framework 87 88 Supported Software 5 Click Yes want to restart fim Fone this computer now then click Finish Restarting the system will allow the new software in stallation to take effect Intel HD Graphics Drivel intel Setup Is Complete Qua You must restart this computer for the changes to take effect Would you like to restart the computer now Yes I want to restart this computer now No I will restart this computer later Click Finish then remove any installation media from the drives Intel Installation Framework
39. h while USB 2 0 supports 480Mb second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals Wake On LAN ______ _ This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down Soft Off PC It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME Power Management Event signal However if your system is in the Suspend mode you can power on the system only through an IRQ or DMA inter rupt Important The 5V_ standby power source of your power supply must support gt 720MA Wake On PS 2 This function allows you to use the PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse to power on the system Important The 5V_ standby power source of your power supply must support gt 720MA Wake On USB This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a sys tem from the S3 STR Suspend To RAM state Important If you are using the Wake On USB Keyboard Mouse function for 2 USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support gt 1 5A For 3 or more USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 22A RTC Timer T__9 The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically pow er on on the set date and time ACPI STR _ _ ____ The system board is designed to meet the ACPI Advanc
40. he Load Op timal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration Entering the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all com mands are keyboard commands The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run After you power up the system the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins After the memory test the message Press DEL to run setup will appear on the screen If the message disappears before you respond restart the system or press the Reset button You may also restart the system by pressing the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt and lt Del gt keys simultaneously 53 3 BIOS Setup Legends Scroll Bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen it indicates that there are more available fields not shown on the screen Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields Submenu When appears on the left of a particular field it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field To display the sub menu move the highlight to that field and press lt Enter gt 54 BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup Utility Main The M
41. he system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS please follow the steps below 1 Power off the system and unplug the power cord 2 Set JP10 pins 2 and 3 to On Wait for a few seconds and set JP10 back to its default setting pins 1 and 2 On 3 Now plug the power cord and power on the system 25 Hardware Installation m PS 2 KB MS Power Select ie cae e Bea ic popogconanaa J p7 EELEE IEE i Er ITT on 1 2 On 5V c e i default 2 3 On 5V_standby JP7 is used to select the power of the PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse ports Se lecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse to wake up the system A I mportant Ax The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support 720mA 26 2 O ee ardvware Installation USB Power Select Ta n rt O O E 1 1 1 2 On 5V 2 3 On default 5V_standby DI pagg Dna O Ino g USB 0 1 10 11 JP3 O O USB 8 9 i JP4 Tam I e USB 4 5 2 3 BERE JP9 12 3 1 2 3 1 2 On 5V 2 3 On default 5V_standby These jumpers are used to select the power of the USB ports Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system A I mportant If you a
42. icense agree ment Click Next Intell Turbo Boost Technology Monto it configunng you ner miva iralalaton Intel R Turbo Boost Technology Monitor Technology Monitor on your computer To continue cick Met WARMING The program is protected by copyright lew ered ini sisal treaties Do not use or load this software and amy assocated materials collectreely the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and cond ions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terma of this agreement If you do mot wish to so agree do not install or use the Software Du mar copy the Software onto your computer for your personal HE scospt the terms in the bns agreement C 1darotaccent the teres the bense agreement rasa 101 Supported Software Samm 4 Click Install Check install to begn the installation JF ou want to rete or change any of your inttalla bon set rga dick Back Cho Cancel io att thar viti 5 The setup program is cur rently installing the soft ware Please wat mhie the InstaliSheeld Wizard instalis Inteli Turbo Boost Techeology Monim Thi may tate several minutes 6 Click Finish The kaptaki ipa han suctiiafuli rottalied Intel Turbo Boost Techneiogy Monitor Click Finish to esi te wizard IO Shaw the Windows Ina taller itg 102 Appendix A Watchdog Sample Code Software programming example MOV DX 2EH MOV AL 87H OUT DX AL OUT DX AL 2 Con
43. ing the DIMM Module Note T The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board These illustrations are for reference only 1 Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down 2 Disconnect all power cords and cables 3 Locate the DIMM socket on the system board 4 Push the ejector tabs which are at the ends of the socket to the side Ejector tab Ejector tab iiis TE HATER Tn n IUETTICLLE r Dinilai L e E 3 5 Note how the module is keyed to the socket ceci SnD CH ee Hardware Instal lation 6 Grasping the module by its edges position the module above the socket with the notch in the module aligned with the key on the socket The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one Way 7 Seat the module vertically pressing it down firmly until it is completely seat ed in the socket 8 The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place CM pa DT 19 20 Hardware Installation memm EeIo g ge CPU The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1155 socket This sock et is exclusively designed for installing a LGA 1155 packaged Intel CPU I mportant 1 Before you proceed make sure 1 the LGA 1155 socket comes with a protective cap 2 the cap is not damaged and 3
44. lect this field and then press lt Enter gt A dialog box will appear Select Yes to restore the default val ues of all the setup options 78 BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility AFUDOS EXE Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files To execute the utility type A gt AFUDOS BIOS File Name b p n then press lt Enter gt C AFU AFUDOS gt afudos filename B P N AMI Firmware Update Utility APTIO v2 25 Copyright C 2008 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Reading file Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash Erasing BootBlock Writing BootBlock Verifying BootBlock GAVE SLAVAN 51 0 DIONS 79 80 The CD that came with the system board contains drivers utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board Insert the CD into a CD ROM drive The autorun screen Mainboard Utility CD will appear If after inserting the CD Autorun did not automatically start which is the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double click Setup System Utility System Utility Supported Software Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 To install the driver click Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 on the main menu 1 Read the license agreement ans eT carefully Click I have read and
45. materials collectively the Software until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions By loading or using the Software you agree to the terms of this I accept the terms in the license agreement 1 do not accept the terms in the license agreement TEPORE HA InstallShiela 3 Select the Pr Or ait featuers Intel R Network Connections you want installed then cl ick N ext Select the program Features you want installed Setup Options Install Drivers Intel R PROSet For Windows Device Manager Advanced Network Services Intel R Network Connections SNMP Agent Feature Description 90 ees SUDDOrted Software 4 Click Install to begin the f Intel R Network Connections InstallShield Wizard installation Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation InstallShield 5 After completing installa tion click Finish Installshield Wizard Completed 91 Supported Software amass Intel Management Engine Interface To install the driver click Intel Management Engine Interface on the main menu L Setup IS ready to install the Intel Installation Framework driver Click Next Intel Management Engin Welcome to the Setup Program This setup program will install the Intel Management Engine Components It is strongly recommended that you exit all programs before continuing Click Next to continue 2 Read the license agre
46. n 75 SECUNT A A A la aa e ra 77 DANCE iii i 78 RIGGINS CNG BOS 79 Chapter 4 Supported Software i 80 Appendix A Watchdog Sample Code 103 Appendix B System Error Message 104 Appendix C Troubleshooting i 106 About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD To view the user s manual in the CD insert the CD into a CD ROM drive The autorun screen Main Board Utility CD will appear Click User s Manual on the main menu Warranty 1 Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product inability to use the product unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse improper installation modification accidents or unauthorized repair of the product Unless otherwise instructed in this user s manual the user may not under any circumstances attempt to perform service adjustments or repairs on the product whether in or out of warranty It must be returned to the purchase point factory or authorized service agency for all such work We will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC system board components or devices even befor
47. n Timer Enables or disables the high precision event timer After G3 Power Off WOL Power on the system via WOL after G3 Power On Power on the system after G3 67 68 BIOS Setup n PCI Express Ports Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Onboard 82574 LAN2 LAN3 Controller Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCI E 1 2 4 Slot Setting PCIE slot setting BIOS Setup USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc EHCI Controller 1 and EHCI Controller 2 These fields are used to enable or disable Enhanced Host Controller Interface USB 2 0 USB Ports Per Port Disable Control Control each of the USB ports 0 13 disabling USB Port O to USB Port 11 Enables or disables the selected USB port 69 70 BIOS Setup North Bridge Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Primary Display Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Internal Graphics Keep IGD enabled based on the setup options DVMT Pre Allocated Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory size used
48. nce when the equipment is Operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference 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 televi sion 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits Table of Contents Ialia 2 Ul FR OA 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B i 3 ADOC tiS Manua PRAPERREIRAR PRECARI ARRESE IRR A E PA E EA 6 AEE 11 E TEE E E E E E E T 6 Static Electricity Precautions iii 7 BS NN aaa ae J POUT TINS POE 8 Before Using the System Board iii 8 Chapte
49. o eo e e e e O 0080 86 e oe e oe o e o oe o o o o e e e e 686 29 Hardware Installation COMI COM2 RS232 Power Select L so GR fE MT 7 P nH o E I S asfalata p l JP1 and JP2 are used to configure COM 1 and COM 2 to pure RS232 or RS232 with power The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 will vary according to JP1 s and JP2 s set ting respectively ep L os o 1 3 5 1 3 RI 2 4 DCD On 3 5 5V 4 6 12V On RS232 default e RS232 with power 30 Hardware Installation Rear Panel I O Ports The rear panel I O ports consist of the following 2 COM ports HDMI port DVI I port 2 LAN ports 6 USB ports 51 2 32 Hardware Installation s COM Serial Ports ee LI COM 2 so l E Dari Lo A COM1 a He COM 1 and COM 2 RS232 422 485 ILLL COM 1 to COM 2 are fixed at RS232 The pin function of COM 1 and COM 2 ports will vary according to JP5 JP6 s set ting Refer to COM1 COM2 RS232 RS422 RS485 Select in this chapter for more information The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A compatible UARTs that can be used with modems serial printers remote display terminals and other seri
50. onnectors SIPDIF Connector SPDIF out Key Ground 5V SPDIF in CCI The S PDIF connector is used to connect an external S PDIF port Your S PDIF port may be mounted on a card edge bracket Install the card edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the audio cable to the S PDIF connector Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable is aligned with pin 1 of the S PDIF connector 39 2 Hardware Installation s SATA Serial ATA Connectors E Ba 669 m Boe nisa ch E BE oh E 7 Tececeoen 1 O g amp E AOQLZOZZ2O Some t 2 DEL Z n _ F O SATA O SATA 1 SATA 2 0 3Gb s SATA 4 Features el i i i e SATA O SATA 1 SATA 4 and SATA 5 support data transfer rate up to 3Gb s SATA 4 provides adequate space for SATA DOM The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device BIOS Setting Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu IDE Configuration sub menu of the BIOS Refer to chapter 3 for more information 40 2 Hardware Installation Cooling Fan Connectors
51. power cord Battery e Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufac turer e Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance About the Package The system board package contains the following items If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer or sales representative for as sistance One SB331 D motherboard Two Serial ATA data cables Two USB port cables with bracket One I O shield One DVD One QR Quick Reference NNANQANAAN The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold For more information about the standard package in your region please contact your dealer or sales representative Optional Items USB port cable Serial ATA data cable Serial ATA power cable I O shield PS 2 Keyboard Mouse cable NANANAAN The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold For more information about the standard package in your region please contact your dealer or sales representative Before Using the System Board Before using the system board prepare basic system components If you are installing the system board in a new system you will nee
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53. r 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 front panel connector e 2 fan connectors e AMI BIOS 64Mbit SPI BIOS e Supports ErP Lot6 power saving optional e Supports ACPI e System Power Management e Wake On Events include Wake On PS 2 KB Mouse Wake On USB KB Mouse Wake On LAN RTC timer to power on the system e CPU stopped clock control e AC power failure recovery e Monitors CPU system temperature and overheat alarm e Monitors VCORE 5V 3 3V V_DIMM 12V 5VSB voltages and failure alarm e Monitors CPU system fan speed and failure alarm e Read back capability that displays temperature voltage and fan speed e Watchdog timer function e Operating 0 C to 60 C e Storage 20 C to 85 C e 10 to 90 Introduction 11 12 Introduction me Features Watchdog Timer _____ __ _ The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly clear the sys tem at the set time interval If the system hangs or fails to function it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate DDR3 0 DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance It offers peak data transfer rate of up to 16 Gb s bandwidth The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2 Graphics _ The integrated Intel HD graphics for graphics intensive applications delivers ex ceptional 3D
54. rd was pressed 1 Make sure the keyboard is properly connected 2 Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process mmol Troubleshooting System Board L Make sure the add in card is seated securely in the expansion slot If the add in card is loose power off the system re install the card and power up the system Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations If the board fails to function place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components Gently press each component into the socket If you made changes to the BIOS settings re enter setup and load the BIOS defaults C 109
55. re using the Wake On USB Keyboard Mouse function for 2 USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must sup port 21 5A For 3 or more USB ports the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support 2A 2 28 Hardware Installations Power on Select E a saa Tho IP 123 I mat 1 2 On Power on via power button default DI gogg 1 2 3 i 2 3 On Power on via AC power or Power on via WOL after G3 To power on via WOL after G3 1 Set JP11 pins 2 and 3 to On 2 Set the After G3 field to Power Off WOL 3 Set the GbE Wake Up From S5 to Enabled The BIOS fields are in the South Bridge Configuration submenu Chipset menu of the AMI BIOS utility To power on via AC Power 1 Set JP11 pins 2 and 3 to On 2 Set the After G3 field to Power On 2 Hardware Installation COMI COM2 RS232 RS422 RS485 Select JP5 for COM1 and JP6 for COM2 are used to configure the COM ports to RS232 RS422 Full Duplex or RS485 The pin function of the COM ports will vary according to the jumper s setting JPS JES 2 4 6 i 3 5 3 4 On RS422 Full Duplex 1 3 5 1 2 On RS232 default 1 3 5 5 6 On RS485 COM 17 COM 2 RS422 Full Duplex e o
56. sed RESET SW Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system PWR BTN Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system PWR LED Power Standby LED When the system s power is on this LED will light When the system is in the S1 POS Power On Suspend state it will blink every second When the system is in the S3 STR Suspend To RAM state it will blink every 4 seconds Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment HDD LED HDD Power PWR LED LED Power 9 RST Signal PWR BTN 8 Ground 44 Hardware Installation Expansion Slots E PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 x2 signal PCI Express x16 Slot Install PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply to the PCI Express specifica tions into the PCI Express x16 slot To install a graphics card into the x16 slot align the graphics card above the slot then press it down firmly until it is com pletely seated in the slot The retaining clip of the slot will automatically hold the graphics card in place PCI Express xl Slot Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot 2 45 2 Hardware Installation m Battery D ci
57. ssary infor i lnfincon IP Professional Packape Imialbhield Wizard mation and then click Next 6 Select a setup type and MITO ter eee then click Next GESI Choose tha setup typa that best suite your naadi 98 ee Supported Software Li Click nstall T Infineon IP Professional Package InstaliShiebd Wizard Ready to Install the Program The vazand is peachy bo begin installation 8 The setup program is cur rently installing the driver Installing Infincon TPM Professional Pack age HA a Z o PESCHE aa TA Ld ee a a A B ce 9 Click Finish if lnfineon IPA Professional Pi k pe imiia hield Wizard F l fishietd Il x ic detec Professional Package Chk Pinch to ext the wizard E Show the resdne file 99 4 Supported Software 10 Click Yes to restart the ia Infineon TPM Professional Package Installer Info system You must restart your system For the configuration Restarting the system will changes made to Infineon TPM Professional Package to take effect Click Yes to restart now or No F you plan bo allow the new software EER PT installation to take effect 100 ma Supported Software Intel Turbo Boost To install the driver click Intel Turbo Boost on the main menu I 2 The setup program is con figuring the new software installation Click Next Read the license agreement and then click I accept the terms in the l
58. ster the speed of rotation Boundary 1 to Boundary 4 The range is from 0 127 Speed Count 1 to Speed Count 5 The range is from 1 100 Case Open Beep Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intru sion event 59 60 BIOS Setup memm CPU Configuration This section is used to configure the CPU It will also display the detected CPU information Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Hyper threading Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Active Processor Cores Number of cores to enable in each processor package Intel Virtualization Technology When this field is set to Enabled the VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology ees BIOS Setup SATA Configuration This section is used to configure SATA functions Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Controller s Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Mode IDE Mode This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA Storage devices SATA Mode Selection Determines how SATA controller s operate 61 3 BIOS Setup USB Configuration This section is used to configure USB Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Legacy USB Support Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 Americ
59. tem will continue to operate 63 Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 2 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port Change Settings Selects the IO IRQ setting of the I O device 64 ees BIOS Setup Network Stack This section configures settings relevant to the network stack Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Network Stack Enabled Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc 65 66 BIOS Setup n Chipset Configures relevant chipset functions Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt South Bridge Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup South Bridge Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt PCI Express Configuration Version 2 14 1219 Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCH 82579 LAN Controller Enables or disables LAN Wake on Lan Enabled or disable intergrated LAN to wake the system The Wake On LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state High Precisio
60. the main menu 1 Click I accept the agreement then click Next 2 To start installation click Next 3 Click Finish Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Welcome to setup for Direct The Directs setup wizard guides you through installation of Directs Runtime Components Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement ou must accept the agreement to continue the setup MICROSOFT Directs 9 00 SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE Supplemental EULA IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY These Microsoft Corporation Microsoft operating system components including any online or electronic documentation OS Components are subject to the terme and conditions of 4 accept the agreement f don t accept the agreement cr Installing Microsoft R DirectX R DirectX Setup Install Directs runtime components g z Directs Runtime Install This install package will search for updated Directs Runtime Components and update as necessary It may take a few minutes To start installation please click Next lt Back Cancel Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Installation Complete The components installed are now ready for use 85 86 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the driver click Intel Graphics Drivers on the
61. ver LAN Intel Management and Security Status Local Management Service User Notification Service Click Finish to complete the setup process 94 Supported Software MyGuard Hardware Monitor 1 Locate for the MyGuard d a E E fasti ery folder in the provided disc Ft rem nti ee dini a Jire Pts Fiat F hrm 2 In the MyGuard folder E une din Prini right click on the setup file 3 Select Run As Administra tor 4 Double click Setup Important Perform steps 1 3 only when using Windows 7 or Windows pp lemme AHE Date snob nanan Vista sia 5 Setup is ready to install the utility Click Next 6 Click Install to begin instal lation Diet ital ta gn Hi raiar Di i i a dee ia dii tree clic ci Cha Cortei si e bep 4 Supported Software 7 Setup is currently installing the utility 8 After completing instal lation click Finish to exit setup 95 Supported Software mam Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 3 To install the reader click Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 3 on the main menu 1 Click Next to install or click kad Change Destination Folder to select another folder Click Mest to rected to ha folder or dk Change to install to a different folder E Deisi amp dobe Resda 9 7 to E CiProgram Fle Abe fiee 9 0 VIARKENG This program i orpiscisd by copri Lasa nternstone peste 2 Click Install to begin instal Hi lation
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