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Using BIOS

B.O.M.P Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable B.O.M.P technology. This function can
run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times.

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) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.

Processor Speed (3400MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Total Memory (2048MB(DDR3 1066))

This item shows the total momery of DDR3.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Command Rate (Auto)

This item allows users to set command rate.

Summary of Contents for H61H2-M13

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 r...

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 61 Describes the motherboard software Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard C...

Page 3: ...s 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 19 ConnectingI ODevices 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 6 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 AbouttheSetupUtility 25 The Standard Configuratio...

Page 4: ... 61 61 61 61 UsingtheMotherboardSoftware 61 Auto installing underWindows XP 7 8 61 Running Setup 61 ManualInstallation 63 ECSUtilitySoftware 63 Chapter 5 65 65 65 65 65 Trouble Shooting 65 Start up problems during assembly 65 Start up problems after prolong use 66 Maintenanceandcaretips 66 BasicTroubleshootingFlowchart 67 ...

Page 5: ...t with PCI rev 2 2 specification at 33MHz High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface In addition one PCI Express slot x1 is supported It imple ments an EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides eight USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports The motherboard ...

Page 6: ...AM with Dual channel ar chitecture 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 3DTM compatible Power Support Digital 3 3V Analog...

Page 7: ...sed to set parameters for different processor clock speeds Power management Wake up alarms 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 th...

Page 8: ...ipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN CPU Specifications Rear Panel I O Realtek 8105E 10 100 LAN Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN Optional Audio AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports ECS M I B III Utility Form Factor Micro ATX Size 225mm x 190mm System BIOS 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin SYS_FAN connector 2 x USB 2 0...

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

Page 10: ...er 10 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 11 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 12 F_USB1 2 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 13 USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper 14 LPT Onboard parallel port header 15 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 16 PCI 32 bit add on card slot 17 PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot 18 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 19 TPM Trusted platform module header 20 COM...

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 190 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: ...ecommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup Jumper Type Description Setting default CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS make sure to turn off the system CLR_CMOS 1 3 pin USBPWR_R 1 2 VCC 2 3 5VSB Rear USB PS2 Power Select Jumper 3 pin USBPWR_F 1 2 VCC 2 3 5VSB Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper USBPWR...

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: ...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 motherboar...

Page 16: ...l parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU ...

Page 17: ...he slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly 4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot 5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM 6 Install any...

Page 18: ...d check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation This motherboard is equipped with 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 the older ISA bus standard The PCI slot on this board is PCI v...

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: ...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 SATA1 4 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s devices simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatib...

Page 21: ...WR 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 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 Ca...

Page 22: ...ured information and implementations of that specification 1 TPM_CLK 2 GND 3 LFRAME 4 KEY 5 LREST 6 SMBDATA 7 LAD3 8 LAD2 9 VCC3 10 LAD1 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 11 LAD0 12 GND 13 RESERVE0 14 RESERVE1 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 GND 19 LPCPD 20 SMBCLK 15 VCC3_DUAL LPT Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices 1 STROBE 14 AFD 2 ...

Page 23: ... 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 to the illustration belo...

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 ATX1 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 au...

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 Speaker Header Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal ...

Page 28: ...r 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 anoth...

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: ...ption 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 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 s...

Page 31: ...on a menu Modifies the selected field s values F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu mnlk Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a triangle f f f f f F4 Save Exit For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual ...

Page 32: ...ation Select an item and press Enter to display the submenu Main Menu BIOSInformation System Language English SystemDate Mon09 10 2012 SystemTime 21 54 45 Choosethesystemdefault language Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk...

Page 33: ...y Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Ex...

Page 34: ...anual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quiet mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters Sma...

Page 35: ...an start TEMP 30 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unit This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan This item is used ...

Page 36: ... be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode PowerManagementSetup Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Disa...

Page 37: ...ndowsXPand Linux OS optimized for Hyper Threading Technology and Disabled for other OS OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM SelectthehighestACPIsleep state the system will enter whentheSUSPENDbuttonis pressed F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select S...

Page 38: ... cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propa gation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by...

Page 39: ...er 1 Enhanced SATAPort1 HDS72800PLA38 82 3GB SATAPort2 SONY DVD RW ATAPI SATAPort3 Not Present SATAPort4 Not Present 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode SATA Port 1 4 HDS72800PLA38 82 3GB SONY DVD RWATAPI Not Present This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Press Esc to return to the Advanced...

Page 40: ...ed the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Enabled Disabled All USB Devices Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Aptio Se...

Page 41: ... change device settings Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Enable or Disable Serial Port COM Change Settings Auto Press Esc to return to the Super IO Configuration page F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter S...

Page 42: ...led Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 Enable or Disable Parallel Port LPT LPTE Change Settings Auto Device Mode ECP Mode Press Esc to return to the Super IO Configuration page Device Mode ECP Mode Use this item to select device mode Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Sav...

Page 43: ...on Control Enabled ISCT WLAN Power Control Enabled ISCT WWAN Power Control Enabled ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format Actual Time Enabled Disabled ISCT Configura tion ISCT Configuration Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Configuration ISCT Notification Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Notification Control ISCT WLAN Power Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable I...

Page 44: ...PM Trusted Platform Module support for system security and data integrity If this option is set to Enabled the following items will display Pending TPM operation None Use this item to schedule a TPM operation that is pending If the option None is displayed there is no pending TPM operation in the queue Please note that a system reboot is needed for any change on the feature to become effective TPM...

Page 45: ...io Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc System Agent SA Parameters System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration f f f ME Configuration lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Selec...

Page 46: ...s graphics devices under Windows 7 8 Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also 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 d...

Page 47: ...and double click it Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Enabled Disabled IGD Multi Monitor by Internal Graphics Decive System Agen...

Page 48: ...ges Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 Change the appearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 2 3 4 Detect Identify 1 DELL U2410 Display Resolution 1920x1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Multiple displays This is curr...

Page 49: ...play settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the appearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 4 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920x1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Multiple displays Make this my main display Advance...

Page 50: ...reen Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec Case Open Warning Disabled This ...

Page 51: ...ress Enter to view the following screen ME FW Version 8 1 0 1248 This item shows the ME FW version Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit ...

Page 52: ...d Clock Chip Configuration ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 Number of ICC Profiles N A Current ICC Profile Index N A ICC Enable Disabled ICC Over Clocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 This item shows the ICC over clocking lib version Number of ICC Profiles N A This item shows number of ICC profiles f F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimiz...

Page 53: ...e 1 55V This item allows users to adjust memory voltage F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Config Manual Memory Voltage 1 55 F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F...

Page 54: ... Value Watt 95 Use this item to control the limit of the TDP This is for Turbo mode CPU Ratio 34 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio IA Core Current Normal Use this item to control CPU Current Limit This is for Turbo mode F2 Previous Values F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select lk mn Select Screen Select Item F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit F2 Previous Values F1 Gen...

Page 55: ...rol Power Limit 2 PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions This is for Turbo mode Long Duration Maintainded 1 Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained This is for Turbo mode Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to contr...

Page 56: ... recommended that you leave this item at the default value The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode Intel Graphics Configuration This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configutation Memory Multiplier 10 67 This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Write Recovery Time tWR 8 This item specifies the write recovery time Row Refresh Cycle Time tRF...

Page 57: ...o Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Core TM i7 2600 CPU 3 40GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 3400MHz This item shows the CPU speed Total Memory 2048MB DDR3 1066 This item shows the total momery of DDR3 Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of ...

Page 58: ... Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 8 Boot Policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module CSM Manual User customized CSM parameters boot policy Hard Disk Drive Priorities ...

Page 59: ...lter etc This option controls what devices system can boot to Hard Disk CD DVD ROM USB Floppy USB CD DVD ROM USB HardDisk USB Flash Network Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press Enter to see the submenu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select ...

Page 60: ...when you select standard mode secure boot policy is fixed when you select custom mode the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Me...

Page 61: ...urity Menu page Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation Note Only users l...

Page 62: ...gnature database from the file The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header Forbidden Signature Database DBX This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc lk F1 General Help Change Opt Enter Select mn Select Screen Select Item F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save Ex...

Page 63: ...es you to restore the system defaults Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults SaveChangesandExit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset SaveOptions SaveChanges Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults...

Page 64: ...system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup pag...

Page 65: ...all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup button to select and run the software installation program Click the Utilities button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility Information Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for t...

Page 66: ...all 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 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart you must select Desktop in the bottom left to install the next driver 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation scr...

Page 67: ...gram SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder Manual Installation ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently If the driver you want to install does not ...

Page 68: ...assle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC s system loading and temperature It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment Microsoft NET Frame...

Page 69: ...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 70: ... into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault Maintenance and care tips 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 1 Ke...

Page 71: ...ct 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 screenΛ 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 ...

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