ECS P55H-CM motherboard
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3. Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Setup page gt CD DVD Drives Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc CD DVD Drives CD DVD Drives Help Item 1st Drive LITE ON DVDRW LH 20 Specifies the boot 2nd Drive Flash Disk sequence from the available devices tl lt Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Setup page Boot Other Device Yes When enabled the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First Second and Third boot devices TCM SUPPORT No This item allows user to protect the PC from impermissable visit Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page 3 Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item Options ENABLE Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Memory Remap Feature Enabled DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory t
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5. In install the software execute a file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Tab Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk Information Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins Anke Satay Package smli Version 2 OOOOH P55H CM Autodsetup Program Mainboard ID Bile Sup Pachaj pairere Pern LUU UUI 1 Na eek mse Bus Wha rra n ai kas ki at anal thea High ot That Grater ward ell Pat l Mederma ore nd comin Te cornet chok Sea The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner Using the Motherboard Software 49 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K Install
6. LPT1 tions devices LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in signal The second jack is for stereo line out signal The third jack is for microphone Installing the Motherboard 23 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following i 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX_12V O ATXI P5SH CM La art oi a E n e a I j L J E 5 o a a f F i I ij cr bh Wg i ays bey Peas rr Ye i a ae FUT Ye i 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 ATX1 match perfectly 24 pin power cable Installing the Motherboard 24 Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX_12V power connector is used to pr
7. Tl Select ESC Previows Hena DEL Delete Volume Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 56 Resetting disks to Non RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set fe in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD When you install a broken RAID HDD you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager you may do so by resetting the disk to Non RAID You will however lose all data and previous RAID configu rations To reset disks to Non RAID l In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press lt En ters 1 Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume 2 Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Exiting Setup When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt to exit the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt to return to the Intel Matri
8. supplied with the motherboard Using BIOS 45 46 Memo Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM The support software DVD ROM CD ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some pro grams is available in a README file located in the same directory as the software Before installing any software always inspect the folder for files named README TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard 2 The notice of Intel HD audio installation optional The Intel High Defi nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack I or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk Please log on to http support microsoft com default aspx scid kb en us 901105 appliesto for more information Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 The Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for yo
9. BIOS 27 28 Press the delete key or F1 to access the BIOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Standard CMOS Setup p Frequency Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup gt Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals p User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving lt Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default settings v02 67 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Mega trends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message futo Detecting 4th Slave IDE Hard Disk 4th Slave ST3120B27AS 3 42 Ultra DMA Mode S M A R T Capable and Status cmos Settings Wrong 05 Date Time Not Set Press Fl to Run SETUP CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc gt Standard CMOS Setup p gt Frequency Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings p Advanced Chipset Setur eae assword p Integrated Peripherals rd Load Defaul ings gt Power Management
10. E bass 56 Chapter 6 57 Trouble Shooting 57 Start up problems during assembly 57 Start up problems after prolong use ai Maintenance and care TOS cesses cessetessensuinteseusecucelendnbevtaeGemsnesietens 58 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 59 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the PSSH CM motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1156 socket for Intel Lynnfield processor for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel P55 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution P55 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 1333 1066 MHz One PCI slot is supported fully compliant with PCI rev 2 3 specification at 33MHz High resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides twelve USB 2 0 ports six USB ports and three USB 2 0 headers support additional six USB ports It supports Intel Matrix Storage Technology providing both AHCI
11. Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Memory Remap Feature Enabled This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page 1 36 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc SATA Configuration Onboard SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ USB Function Legacy USB Support Integrated Peripherals IDE Help Item Enhanced Enabled Enabled Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 378 ECP DMA3 IRQ7 Enabled Enabled tl Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults SATA Configuration IDE Use this item to select the type of the build in on chip Serial ATA Onboard SATA Mode Enhanced Use this item to enable or disable the build in on chip Serial ATA Onboard Audio Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device Onboard LAN Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disa
12. Set a Defaut lo etup PC Health Status Savi OK Cancel G 1l Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults v02 67 C Copyright 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a triangle P lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a triangle P The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below KEY FUNCTION i Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s valu
13. and RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors LPT1 one LAN port six USB ports and audio jacks for microphone line in and line out Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1156 type of socket that carries the following features Accommodates Intel Lynnfield processor Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Hyper Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking it s hooked up to two processors allowing two threads to be run in parallel both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor Chipset The Intel P55 Express Chipset is a single chip with proven reliability and per formance Support Intel Matrix Storage Technology providing both AHCI and RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration One x16 PCI Express Gen2 ports each supporting up to 8 GB s direc tion peak bandwidth Compliant with PCI Rev 2 3 interface at 33 MHz Integrated SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Twelve USB 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Enhanced DMA Controller interrupt controller and timer functions Memory Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel architec ture Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Suppo
14. connector 4 pin 12V connec Connectors amp tor Headers 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x FDD connector 1 x Case open header 1 x Buzzer 3 x USB 2 0 headers support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Front panel header 2 x COM headers 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio header 1x TCM TPM header CPU_FAN SYS_FAN PWR_FAN connectors System BIOS AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI ROM Supports Plug and Play 1 0A APM 2 0 Multi Boot DMI Supports ACPI revision 3 0B specification Form Factor Micro ATX Size 244mm x 244mm Introducingthe Motherboard Motherboard Components r ied Ere mare a te Fal art T ma imi I r Lh Pg G m betes p pTi i om x rea j a i 8 f G 42 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 10 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 11 F_USB1 3 Front panel USB headers 12 TCM TPM Trusted Cryptography Module header TPM module header This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Introducing the Motherboard Memo 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 o
15. disk drive and the host computer 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the 32Bit Data Transfer Press lt Esc gt to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page IDE BusMaster Enabled This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode We recommend you to leave this item at the default value Drive A 1 44 MB 37 This item defines the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system You can connect one diskette drive Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system Handle this page with caution Any changes can affect the operation of your computer CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup Thermal Management Enabled TM Status TM1 TM2 Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled CPU Thermal Monitor Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Intel XD Bit Disabled Intel VT Enabled Intel EIST Disabled Intel R TurboMode Technology Enabled Intel R HT Technology Enabled Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device Hard Drive 2nd Boot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Drive gt Hard Disk Drives Press Enter gt Removable Drives Press Enter gt CD DVD Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device Yes TCM SUPPORT No 1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defau
16. the older ISA bus standard The PCI slot on this board are PCI v2 3 compliant The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 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 17 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 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices T 2 Ti WA AE F AE i en j tiie SATA1 2 SE SATA3 4 1 COM GIOIOIORo aloo IO I 6lninpinisSoi Inaiaipininini i loloalololo F AUDIO1 F
17. 0 AA MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G1D1 IMSH2GU13A1F1C 10F B3S81427044 Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C 10G B3S81528005 Qimonda A data AD31333001GOU AD6311A08 AXH760UD00 13GA98X Hy nix HMT 112U6AFP8C H9ONO AA Kingston KVR1333D3N9 1G Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C 13H Samsung M378B2873EH1 CH9 A data AD31333002GOU AD6311B16 Elixir M2F2 G64CB8HA4N CG 0903 TW HMT125U6AFP8C H9ONO AA KingMax FLFE85F B8KG9 NEES Micron MT16JTF25664AY 1G4D 1 Samsung M378B5673EH1 CH9 Type Vendor Module Name DDR3 1600 Kingston KHX1 2800D3K3 3GX DDR3 1800 KingMax KHX1 4400D3K3 3GX User please be noted that DDR3 1800 1600 MHz is validated to run at fey 1333Mhz only 16 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 PCIE16 Slot PCIE1X 1 2 Slots PCI1 Slot PCI1 Slot PCIEX16 Slots PCIE1X 1 2 Slots W This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus stan dard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supple ment of
18. A 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 below for proper installation Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply This motherboard supports the Hot Plug function Installingthe Motherboard 21 Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports Parallel port USB LPT1 ports LAN port Line in Line out PS2 Eii Microphone keyboard USB ports PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Parallel Port Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communica
19. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks Hame Volumet RAID Level RBATDBOSUripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity GB Create Volume J4 4 When done press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm other wise press lt N gt Manager option RUA vi b 9 1611 ICHI 5 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved i UolumeB RAID Level RAMAL tripe elect igk Disks 5 Strip Size i20KE Capacity 331 5 6B Are you sure you want to create this volume YH Press ENTER to create the specified volume ThiChamge TAR I Hext ESC Frevioas Heng ENTERI Select Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs 5 The following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created RAID Volumes ID Hame Level Strip Size status Bootable w hF at ZOKB 931 568 Yt 1 08 Physical Disks Fort Drive Model size Tupe zStatus Uo IP M Miwim Laf j i Hal i ALE J jer bus PUA Le E 63 090 Users please be noted that RAID 0 Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID 0 you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel Volume0 See section Advanced Setup for details p WELD ty Lopyi ipii Tii A Aj Hduancedq setup Help Iten
20. IF 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 Pin Signal Name TCM TPM Trusted Cryptography Module TPM module header This header allows user to protect the PC from impermissible visit Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name CK_P_33M_TPM N PCIRST_L1 PCIRST_L1 ce O z sy 13 15 P Wara q N swe w wa OO O N 17 LPCPD_L Installing the Motherboard 20 COM1 2 Onboard serial port headers Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system Pin Signal Name Function 1 DCDB Data carry detect Serial Data In NSOUTB Serial Data Out Data terminal ready Ground Date set ready Request to send JAPE ii Clear to send Ring Indicator Nopin CASEOPEN Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Pin 1 2 Function Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed Installingthe Motherboard Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD ROM drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives SAT
21. Limit CPUID Harta l Disahled Halt PIE Enabled Specifies the boot Bit Disab hed sequence fron the tualization Tech Ena led aval lable dew ices Intel ELS Enabled wick Power on Self Test Enabled A device enclosed in Boot Up Mamlock Status n parenthesis has been APIC Mode Enab led disabled in the ist Boot Device Ch correspond ing ype 2nd Boot Bey ice Intel lunet En ce lst FLOPPY PRIVE k Hard Disk Drives Press Enter k Renowable Drives ess Enter Boot Other Dev ioe The fiowe Enbter Select Waloe F 8 Saue ESC Exit Fl General Help Fo Optinized Defaults Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations JJ Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Delete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt set Disks to Non HAlD i I N ee TATH ILA bere Ex 7 t ZIN Kale EENM E e e z 1 Create RAID Volume 3 Re x 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt ImteliHB Matrix storage Manager option ROA oz 5 8 1811 ICH39R wHAIDS Copyright C 2603 87 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Drives Capacity Status Bootable fire you sure you want to delete Volume Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED
22. PU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc e System Temperature e CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed e CPU Vcore VDIMM Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 42 Frequency Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in stalled in your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Frequency Voltage Control Manufacturer Intel Ratio Status Unlocked Min 09 Max 25 Ratio Actual Value 25 Ratio CMOS Setting 25 Auto Detect DIMM PCI CIK Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled Help Item Options Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock andthe FSB Frequency tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Manufacturer Intel This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer Ratio Status Unlocked Min 09 Max 25 This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system Ratio Actual Value 25 This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system Ratio CMOS Setting 25 This item is used to set the CPU Frequency 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 ena
23. 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 0B Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium II Pentium III Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en
24. Shield lt Back Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Using the Motherboard Software 50 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message fe after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup progra
25. als for details CHUS Setup Utility op ht C 1985 2000 American Aegatrends In Inboard SATA Hode RAII Help iten Unboard AUDIO Funet ion Enabled Intel GLAM Function Enabled ptias Intel GLAN Boot RON Disabled Realtek GLAN Function Enab Realtek GLAM Boot KUN Jisa Serial Porti Address nBoard IR USE Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Om Chip SATA Control ler DE Rode ll House Enter Select Ualue FIO Saue ESC Exit Fi General Help F9 Optinized Defaults Enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID configuration Create an Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows OS installation See section Creating a RAID driver disk for details Install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows OS had been installed Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations g2 Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS util ity 1 During POST press lt Ctrl I gt to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Intel R Hatrlx Storage Manager option BUA vrb Copyright C 2003 87 Intel Corporation RAID Volumes Hone defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial W Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor HS88F8 HB1D3F1H 465 068 3 STISHBIZOAS SQHGELEY 465 068 Press to enter Configuration Utility 2 The main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and n
26. avigate through the items Intel Eh Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7 6 6 1011 ICHOR RAIDS All Rights Reserved a Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit RAID Uolumes fone def ined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial 8 Size Type Status Vol ID xtor 7H508F8 HB1D3FLH 465 868 Th I Select ESC I Exit ENTER I Select Menu J3 Creating a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Create RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt l Create RAID Lolume Reset Piske to HWanm BAID 2 Belete BAID Uslome Exit 2 When the RAID Level item is highlighted use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create Mowe Volume RAID Level EA Disks Select Dish Strip Size 2BKRB Capacity 931 5 GB Create Ualume Home UalumeQ RAID Level Disks Select Strip Sige Wea Capacity 465 8 GB Create Volume When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item S will be selectable Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD Hame oluse RAID Level B Stri Disks 3 Strip Size Capacity Create Volume 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks
27. bject 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 I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries a micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard Installing the Motherboard P55H CH Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to
28. ble spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page 43 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility Select lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt to install the defaults Select lt Cancel gt and then press lt Enter gt to not install the defaults Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password Supervisor Password NotInstalled Help Item Install or Change the Change Supervisor Password Press Enter password tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Supervisor Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS User Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc U
29. ble the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add in card with a remote boot ROM installed Serial Port1 2 Address 3F8 IRQ42F8 IRQ3 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port and to assign a port address Parallel Port Address 378 Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port and to assign a port address Parallel Port Mode ECP Use this item to select the parallel port mode You can select Normal Standard Parallel Port ECP Extended Capabilities Port EPP Enhanced Parallel Port or BPP Bi Directional Parallel Port ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Use this item to assign the DMA Channel under ECP Mode function Using BIOS 37 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port USB Functions Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the USB function Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 Help Item PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off Resume By RING Disabled Select the ACPI Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled State used for Resume by USB S3 Disabled System Suspend Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Di
30. connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board 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 Installingthe Motherboard Chapter 3 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 s
31. d 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 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can perma nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components This motherboard has an LGA1156 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 Installing the Motherboard CPU Installation P
32. e manufacturer s Web site New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the C or A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
33. ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Departmentof Communications This class B digital apparatus me
34. es Enter F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions For the purpose of better product maintenance we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only Please visit our website for updated manual Using BIOS 29 30 Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Standard CMOS Setup Date ww mm dd yy Time hh mm ss 00 00 15 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Not Detected Hard Disk Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected Mon 09 28 2009 Help Item Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system Date ATAPI CDROM IDE BusMaster Enabled Drive A 1 44 MB 31 t Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit Date amp Time F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility gt SATA1 6 This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each dev
35. ets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Reeulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada Aboutthe Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Chatper 6 Trouble Shooting Preface Describes features of the motherboard Go to gt page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Go to page 7 Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Go to page 27 Describes the motherboard software Go to page 47 Describes the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Con figurations Go to page 51 Provides basic troubleshoot ing tips Go to gt page 57 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 1 Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 EDER a EO PAE A E E E l Poa e E EE TEE 2 Specific A ONS ME A EA A E A E O Motherboard Components 5 Chapter 2 1 Installing the Motherboard 7 Satoty PRCCAUI ONG oo u li aa ansa E 7 Choosing a Computer Case 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper Settings
36. fines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started APIC Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC Advanced Programmable Inter rupt Controller mode APIC provides symmetric multi processing SMP for sys tems allowing support for up to 60 processors 1st 2nd 3rd Boot Device Hard Drive CD DVD Removable Drive Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start up time The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard gt Hard Disk Drives Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Help Item 1st Drive MAXTOR STM3250310AS Specifies the boot 2nd Drive Flash Disk sequence from the available devices t Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Setup page eS 34 gt Removable Drives Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Removable Drives Removable Drives Help Item 1st Drive 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices 1l Move Enter Select
37. he cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its lifespan 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 59 SOINDYTD 0 p u Oia dn1 s SOW 8u s SOI Ajlpow saye ye saJ pue SOND 112 qe1sun JO 11e1s 0 eJ WAISAS uu qo d AAH nssl J2IA p jesaUdiad S A VINY 1981uo2 IIB J WejsaJ pue SOND U1 YNY PeU lt Aejdsip sey JoWUOW JI 9949 lwajqoid pueog p
38. he 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 97 J8 c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of t
39. he system s RTC realtime clock Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 39 PCI PnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc PCI PnP Setup Help Item Init Display First Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults Init Display First PCI Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status System Hardware Monitor Help Item p gt Smart Fan Function Press Enter System Temperature 34 C 93 F CPU Fan Speed 4530 RPM System Fan Speed N A CPU Vcore 1 097 V VDIMM 1 524 V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 63 tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 O
40. ice on the SATA channel CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc SATA1 SATA1 Device Not Detected Type LBA Large Mode Block Multi Sector Transfer PIO Mode DMA Mode S M A R T 32Bit Data Transfer Auto Auto Auto Help Item Select the type of device connected to the system Auto Auto Auto l Move Enter Select F1 General Help Enabled Value F10 Save ESC Exit F9 Optimized Defaults 31 Type Auto Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA Large Mode Auto Use this item to set the LAB Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer PIO Mode Auto Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode Auto DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer speed and data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Auto The S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance S M A R T software resides on both the
41. jacks for microphone line in and line out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Specifications CPU LGA1156 socket for latest Intel Lynnfield processor Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Chipset Intel P55 Express Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1333 1066 800 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot Slots 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Storage Supported by Intel P55 Express Chipset 6 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controllers Supports RAID 0 1 5 and 10 Audio Realtek ALC 662 6CH HD audio Colay ALC888 VIA VT1708B Giga LAN Intel 82578 Gigabit Lan Controller Rear Panel l O 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp PS 2 mouse connector 1 x parallel port 6 x USB ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in and line out Internal I O 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply
42. lts Thermal Management Enabled This item displays CPU s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU TM Status TM1 TM2 This item shows TM function status if CPU can support TM function Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled This item enables or disables enhanced halt C1E Intel XD Bit Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit Intel VT Disabled Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running multiplesimultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized software applications to run infull isolation of each other Intel EIST Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Intel R TurboMode Technology Enabled This item enables or disables Intel R TurboMode Technology support Using Bl Intel R HT Technology Enabled This item enables or disables Intel HT Technology support Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Enable this item to shorten the power on testing POST and have your system start up faster You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly Boot Up Numlock Status On This item de
43. m located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant They are provided only for the convenience of the customer The following software is fur nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software This concludes Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software 91 Chapter 5 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0 and 1 sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items BWN One SATA HDD A write enabled floppy disk Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP Vista Motherboard support CD with Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set lie 2 3 4 J Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive HDD on your system Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID See section Integrated Peripher
44. nk may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGAI156 socket Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR3 1333 1066 The total memory capacity is 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB The four DDR3 memory sockets DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel A DDR3_ 1 DDR3 2 gt gt Channel B DDR3_ 3 DDR3 4 Recommend memory configuration Sockets Mode Mose DDR3 1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 2 DIMMs Populated L Populated a Due to Intel CPU spec definition the system will not boot if only one DIMM is installed in DDR3_I or DDR3_3 Follow the table above for recom mended memory configuration Installingthe Motherboard 1 For best performance and compatibility we recommend that users give priority to the yellow DIMMs DDR3_2 DDR3_4 when installing DIMMs 2 We suggest users not mix memory type It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
45. ovide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX_12V match perfectly 4 pin power cable CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 System Ground 2 Power I2V 4 PWM bew o OO _ Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V SYS_FAN PWR_FAN FAN Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 System Ground gt Power I2V ATX1 ATX 24 pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name as SON 2 Installing the Motherboard ATX_12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Ca coma 8 av Installing the Motherboard 29 26 Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information F_PANEL Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD _LED P Hard diskLED 2 FP PWR SLP MSG LED HD_LED_N Hard diskLED 4 FPPWR SLP MSGLEDO RST SW_N Reset Switch PWR_SW_P Power Switch RST SW_P Reset Switch 3 PWR SW_N Power Switch MSG LED dual color or single color Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be
46. ptimized Defaults Using BIOS gt Smart Fan Function Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2009 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item CPU SMART FAN Control Enabled CPU SMART Fan start PWM 28 Options SMART Fan start PWM TEMP 30 DeltaT 3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 5 CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 10 Disabled Enabled tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults CPU SMART FAN Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage CPU SMART Fan start PWM 28 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the CPU smart fan SMART Fan start PWM TEMP 30 This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan Delta 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it fromgoing so high or so low when smart fan works SMART Fan Slope PWM value 5 This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 10 This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page BIOS 5 O CO 41 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System amp CPU temperature C
47. rocedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Opening of the Load Plate Put your thumb on the tail of the load plate and press the tail down Rotate the load plate to fully open position B Disengaging of the Load Lever Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the left side to clear retention tab Rotate the load lever to fully open position C Removing the Cap Be careful not to touch the contact at any time D Inserting the Package Grasp the package Ensure to grasp on the edge of the substrate Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion E Closing the Load Plate Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab F Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard G Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure Installingthe Motherboard 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that fe you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsi
48. ront Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 3 POR 4 presence PORT2R a SENSE1 RETURN SENSE SEND Le PORT 2L Se SENSE2 RETURN SATA1 6 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates 3 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It elimi nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register com patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Ez 35 0 oo o a 6 5 Rc RR j Ground Installingthe Motherboard F_USB1 3 Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has eight USB ports installed on the rear edge I O port array Additionally 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 Pin Signal Name Function Front Panel USB Power USBPWR Front Panel USB Power USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal x 4 USB_FP_Pi USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 Ground s Ground opin 9 USB FP OCO USBOC Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up SPDIFO SPD
49. rts 1 Gb 2 Gb and 4 Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies for x8 and x16 devices It is notrecommended to use 512 Mb DDR3 memory device on this motherboard Audio optional 5 1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec ADCs support 44 1k 48k 96kHz sample rate Meets Microsoft WLP 3 10 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio requirements Direct Sound 3D compatible 5 1Channel High Definition Audio Codec Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program WLP Requirements ADCs support 44 1K 48K 96K 192KHz sample rate Power Support Digital 3 3V Analog 5 0V 7 1 2 channel High Definition Audio Codec All DACs Support 192k 96k 48k 44 1kKHz DAC sample rate High quality analog differential CD input Meets Microsoft WHQL WLP 3 0 audio requirements Direct Sound 3D compatible Introducing the Motherboard Onboard LAN IEEE 802 3 Ethernet interface for 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T applications Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Operates at half of the PCI Express Specification v1 1 speed Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface Two PCI Express x1 slots One 32 bit PCI v2 3 compliant slot Six 7 pin SATA connectors One floppy disk drive interface Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors Two PS 2 ports for mouse and keyboard One LAN port Six USB ports One parallel port Audio
50. sabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled t Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S3 Use this item to define how your system suspends In the default S3 the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM i e the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected Using BIOS 38 Resume By USB S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 S4 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 Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on t
51. ser Password User Password Not Installed Help Item Install or Change the password Change User Password Press Enter ll Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Optimized Defaults User Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a user password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Change User Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the user password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Save amp Exit Setup Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Save and Exit dialog box appears select OK to save and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears select OK to discard changes and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Without Saving item and select OK to discard any changes you have I If you have made settings that you do not want to save use the Exit made Using BIOS Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from th
52. 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 the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT Mi Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled 1folote CLR_CMOS Jumper Settings Description Setting default 1 2 NORMAL CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMos 23 CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the CIR CMOS CMOS make sure to 7 turn off the system To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup Installing the Motherboard 10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Wy 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 motherboar
53. tored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when 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 conllicts 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
54. ur motherboard If the Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter The support software DVD ROM CD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP Vista 7 When you insert the DVD ROM CD ROM disc in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen The screen has three buttons on it Setup Browse CD and Exit ig Mamboard Setup Utility Vis a Drewes Cs Utiiber Iintoemabon ES ELITEGROUP If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory Using the Motherboard Software 47 48 Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from the menu which software you want to install Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operat ing systems such as Windows XP Vista 7 Always go to the cor rect folder for the kind of OS you are using
55. x Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and t
56. you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 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 Installing the Motherboard 14 Table A DDR3 memory module QVL Qualified Vendor List The following DDR3 1800 1600 1333 1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Module Name DDR3 1066 DD R3 1333 ELPIDA PC3 8500U 7 00 AP Hynix HYMT164U64ZNF8 G8 AA A data M30SS3H3I3120B5Z Corsair CM8X1024 1066C7 HMT 112U6AFP8C G7NO AA Micron MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 MT8JTF12864AY 1G1D1 IMSH1GU03A1F1C 10G B2S81427034 IMSH1GU03A1F1C 10F B2S81427023 Ramaxel RMR1810NA48E7F 1066 LF Samsung Golden Bar M378B2873DZ1 CF8 0818 Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8 G8 AA HMT125U6AFP8C G7N
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