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Using BIOS

ACPI Configuration

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system
enters suspend.

ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State(default).

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Main

Advanced

       Chipset            M.I.B III             Boot                Security              Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter/Dbl Click : Select

lk

mn

: Select Screen

/Click: Select Item

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State

                 S3 (Suspend to RAM)

Select the highest ACPI
sleep state the system
will enter when the
Suspend button is pressed.

Summary of Contents for H61H2-M12

Page 1: ...tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to ra...

Page 2: ...lations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada AbouttheManual The manual consists of the following Describes features of the motherboard Go to H page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Go to H page 7 Go to H page 25 Go to H page 59 Describes the motherboard software Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard C...

Page 3: ...rive 19 Connecting I O Devices 20 Connecting Case Components 21 Front Panel Header 24 T T T T TABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 IntroducingtheMotherboard 1 Introduction 1 Feature 2 Specifications 4 Motherboard Components 5 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 AbouttheSetupUtility 25 The Standard Configuration 25 Entering the Setup Uti...

Page 4: ...theSoftwareDVD ROM CD ROM 59 Auto installingunderWindowsXP Vista 7 59 Running Setup 60 ManualInstallation 62 UtilitySoftwareReference 62 Chapter 6 63 63 63 63 63 Trouble Shooting 63 Start up problems during assembly 63 Start up problems after prolong use 64 Maintenanceandcaretips 64 BasicTroubleshootingFlowchart 65 ...

Page 5: ...his motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1333 1066 SDRAM High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 In addition two PCI Express slots are supported It implements an EHCI En hanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides eight USB 2 0 p...

Page 6: ...rocessor Chipset Supports DDR3 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel architec ture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Memory Audio 5 1 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec Meets Microsoft WLP3 x Windows Logo Program audio requirements All DACs supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate Software selectable 2 5V 3 2V 4 0V VREFOUT Direct Sound ...

Page 7: ...ocessor clock speeds Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing Graphic parameters BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the...

Page 8: ...1 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s devices VIA VT1705CE 6 Ch HD audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x D sub VGA 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in line out 1 x PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse connectors Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Rear Panel I O Atheros AR8152 B 10 100 Lan Atheros AR8151 B Gigabit Lan Optional Audio 1 x 24 pin ATX P...

Page 9: ...5 IntroducingtheMotherboard Motherboard Components ...

Page 10: ...r factory use only 6 SATA1 4 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 8 F_USB1 2 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 9 CASE CASE open header 10 USBPWR_F1 Front Panel USB power select jumper 11 SPK Speaker header 12 LDC Debug card header 13 COM Onboard serial port header 14 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 15 SYS_FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 16 F_AUDIO...

Page 11: ...ing 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 225 x 170 mm Choose a case that acc...

Page 12: ...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 SHORT OPEN Do not over tighten the scre...

Page 13: ...t CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS 1 2 NORMAL Before clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper USBPWR_F1 Rear USB PS 2 Power Select Jumper USBPWR_F1 USBPWR_R1 3 pin 3 pin USBPWR_R1 1 1 2 3 CLEAR CLR_CMOS 1 3 It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1 USBPWR_R1 cap onto 2 3 pin rather than 1 2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB PS2 KB ...

Page 14: ...u do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory Warning 1 Over clocking ...

Page 15: ...r 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 m...

Page 16: ...odule into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM 6 Install any remaining DIMM modules Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a groundi...

Page 17: ...13 InstallingtheMotherboard For reference only ...

Page 18: ... hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Expansion Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Ex press Base Specification revision 2 0 PCIE1 2 Slots PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express...

Page 19: ... add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card For ref...

Page 20: ...otherboard s optional devices F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access 1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT1R 4 PRESENCE 5 PORT2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 9 PORT2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN ...

Page 21: ...p 1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 3 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 Key Nopin 10 NC Not connected Pin Signal Name Function SATA1 4 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s device ...

Page 22: ...abled in BIOS Pin 1 2 Function ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header Short Unlock Open Lock Pin 1 2 Function COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system 1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB SerialInput 3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output 4 DTRB UARTBDataTerminalReady 5 GND Ground 6 DSRB Data Set Ready 7 RTSB RART B Request to Send 8 CTSB Cle...

Page 23: ...cate 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 Refer ...

Page 24: ...ect your monitor to the VGA port Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in singal The second jack is for stereo line out singal The third jack is for microphone Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices USB 2 0 Ports PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 po...

Page 25: ...sers please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL 4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN 5 Connect the aux...

Page 26: ...N Power Connector 1 GND System Ground 3 Sense Sensor Pin Signal Name Function 2 12V Power 12V Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 5V 16 PS_ON 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 5V 9 5VSB 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V 23 5V 12 3 3V 24 Ground The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin p...

Page 27: ...23 InstallingtheMotherboard ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 4 12V 3 12V 2 Ground 1 Ground SPK Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal ...

Page 28: ... 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 anothe...

Page 29: ...ade 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...

Page 30: ...rify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a icon 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 Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong mes...

Page 31: ... default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a icon F4 Save Exit 1 For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s website for updated manual Select the l...

Page 32: ...he Windows Date and Time Properties utility System Language English This item is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 O...

Page 33: ...y Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings C...

Page 34: ...e BIOS automatically detects Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled ...

Page 35: ... Exit ESC Right Click Exit Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Normal High Limit Offset 30 Low Limit Offset 40 High Limit PWM 200 Low Limit PWM 58 PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed 1702 RPM CPU Voltage 1 176V AXG Voltage 1 048V DIMM Voltage 1 520V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 35 Smart Fan Function CPU Smart Fan ...

Page 36: ...mal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Ma...

Page 37: ...al on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED 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 By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow...

Page 38: ...return to the Advanced Menu page Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM Select the highest ACPI sleepstatethesystem ...

Page 39: ...sable the maximum CPUID value limit When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Disabled for Windows XP CPU Configuration Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3100 MHz Processor Stepping 206a6 Microcode Revision 28 Processor Cores 4 In...

Page 40: ...icious worm attempts to insert code inthe buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propa gation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can haltworm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities providedby Vandor Pool Technolo...

Page 41: ... F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode SATAConfiguration SATA Mode AHCI Mode Aggressive Link Power Management Enabled SATAPort1 Not Present Staggered Spin up Disabled External SATAPort Disabled SATAPort2 Not Present Staggered Spin up Disabled External SATAPort Disabled SATAPort3 Not Present Staggered Spin up Disabled External SATAPort Disabled SATAPort4 Not Present Staggered Spi...

Page 42: ...vious Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Disabled All USB Devices Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Setting to Audio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup If d...

Page 43: ...al Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Auto Enabled or Diabled Serial Port COM Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Op...

Page 44: ...es F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit North Bridge South Bridge Me Subsystem DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit IGD Shar...

Page 45: ...r technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal productivity Step 1 Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers VGA and sound drivers If you want know the detail information pl...

Page 46: ... the driver you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit IGD Share Memory Size North Bridge IGD Memory 64M DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode...

Page 47: ...nges Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 2 3 Detect Identify 1 DELL U2410 Display Resolution 1920x1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Multiple displays This is curren...

Page 48: ...isplay settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 3 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920x1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Multiple displays Make this my main display Advanc...

Page 49: ...This item specifies what state to go to when power is re applied after a power failure G3 state Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Specify what state to...

Page 50: ...u to enable or disable ME subsystem Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit ME Subsystem Help Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 7 0 4 1197 ME Subsystem Enabled Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page ...

Page 51: ... Control Performance Tuning B O M P Technology Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled SpreadSpectrum Enabled CommandRate Auto Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz Processor Speed 3100 MHz Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 1333 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Integrated Clock Chip ...

Page 52: ...in Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Memory Voltage Control F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Config Auto Memory Voltage Config Auto This item allows users to select memory voltage config Press Esc to return to the M I B I...

Page 53: ... Current Normal Power Limit 1 Value Watt 95 Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Power Limit 2 Value 118 Long Duration Maintained 1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled 1 Core Ratio Limit 34 2 Core Ratio Limit 33 3 Core Ratio Limit 33 4 Core Ratio Limit 32 fCPU Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Use this item to control the...

Page 54: ...Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio 34 33 33 32 This item shows the Core Ratio limit value Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Press Esc to return to the Performance Tunning page ...

Page 55: ...Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 107 This item specifies the Row refresh cycle time Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Disabled Enabled GT OverClocking F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier 13 33 Memory Timing Configura...

Page 56: ...able or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Core TM i5 2400 CPU 3 10GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Sp...

Page 57: ...FI CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities USB Floppy Floppy Drive BBS Priorities USB CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities USB HardDisk Drive BBS Priorities USB KEY Drive BBS Priorities NETWORK Device BBS Priorities UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing CD DV...

Page 58: ... BBS Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing network devices UEFI Boot Drive BBS Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI Boot drives Administrator Password User Password Security Check Setup Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select...

Page 59: ... exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Ent...

Page 60: ...56 Using BIOS Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device ...

Page 61: ...ystem disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page...

Page 62: ...58 Using BIOS Memo ...

Page 63: ...d 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...

Page 64: ...XE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen Exit The EXIT button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk Information Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The i...

Page 65: ...ionsare recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation ...

Page 66: ...rogram 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...

Page 67: ...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 ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches ...

Page 68: ... term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault...

Page 69: ...act RMA No If 3 short beeps DIMM memory not properly inserted or memory failure If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected Yes Yes Halt at POST screen Yes R CMO L C S and restart If fail contact RMA Yes No Peripheral device issue HDD problem CMOS setup error d nee to CLRCMOS System fail to start or unstable a er modify BIOS se ng M CLR C OS and restart Turn on PSU switch or connect to wall ...

Page 70: ...66 TroubleShooting Memo ...

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