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Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.

page 79

Chapter 5

page 73

Intel

Rapid Storage Technology

RAID Configuration

Describes Intel

Rapid

Storage Technology RAID
Configuration.

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the
motherboard.

page 1

Describes installation of
motherboard components.

page 7

page 29

page 67

Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on
using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard
software.

About the Manual

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Summary of Contents for Z97I-DRONE

Page 1: ... 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 installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interferen...

Page 2: ...mérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment EN 55022 EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations ...

Page 3: ...AID Configuration The manual consists of the following Describes features of the motherboard Hpage 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Hpage 7 Hpage 29 Hpage 67 Installing the Motherboard IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard software AbouttheManual Chapter 4 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using BIOS Using the Motherb...

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Page 5: ...ve 22 ConnectingCaseComponents 23 Front Panel Header 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Components 4 I OPorts 6 Chapter 3 29 UsingBIOS 29 About the Setup Utility 29 The Standard Configuration 29 Entering the Setup Utility 29 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 30 UsingBIOS 31 BIOS Navigation Keys 31 Ma...

Page 6: ...rtupproblemsduringassembly 79 Startupproblemsafterprolonguse 80 Maintenanceandcaretips 80 BasicTroubleshootingFlowchart 81 POST Code Checkpoints 83 Chapter 5 73 Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID Configuration 73 BeforecreatingaRAIDset 73 Entering Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS utility 74 CreatingaRAIDset 75 DeletingaRAIDset 77 Reseting disks to Non RAID 78 Exiting Setup 78 ...

Page 7: ...our USB 2 0 ports at rear panel and one USB 2 0 header supports additional two USB 2 0 ports and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports Please refer to Front Panel USB 2 0 headers of chapter 2 for more details The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including one DP port one DVI p...

Page 8: ...8 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification Audio LGA1150 socket for 4th and 5th Generation Intel CoreTM processors Supports max CPU TDP 100W Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots 1 x M 2 slot for Wifi Bluetooth Card Internal I O Connectors Headers 1 x ...

Page 9: ...as PS2 KB Model only Supports Over Clocking System BIOS Mini ITX Size 170mm x 170mm Form Factor ECS Exclusive AP Supports eBLU 1 eDLU eOC 1 eSF 1 3rd Party Bundled software Cyberlink Media Suite 2 Norton Anti Virus 2 Muzee 2 Sound Blaster Cinema2 2 MAGIX 2 AP Bundled Software Support Note 1 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 2 Free bundle software including ECS DVD Cyberlink Media Suite Norto...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 4 Z97I DRONE USER MANUAL Motherboard Components ...

Page 11: ...6 PCI ExpressGen3x16slotsfor graphicsinterface 8 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 9 ATX12V 8 pin 12V power connector 10 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 11 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPUcooling fan connector 12 SYS_FAN 4 pin systemcoolingfan connector 13 SPI_DEBUG Debugdiagnosisheader for factory use only 14 SATA3_1 5 Serial ATA6Gb sconnectors 15 BZ Buzzer 16 F_PANEL Front panel switch LEDheader...

Page 12: ...port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports audio devices that correspond to the A B and D port respectively In addition all of the 3 ports B and D provide users with both right left channels individually Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition The D port also provides ESS SABRE32 DAC good quality audio experience LAN LED Status Description OFF...

Page 13: ...herboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags Always remove the AC power by unplu...

Page 14: ...ation shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings ...

Page 15: ...hange the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab B Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully o...

Page 16: ...ge 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 Then the cover will flick automatically Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed ...

Page 17: ...erboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components 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 heat sink instal lation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and siz...

Page 18: ...ouch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules You must install at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM A Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down B Install the DIMM module into...

Page 19: ...ets DDR3_1 DDR3_2 1 DIMM Populated 2 DIMMs Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration We suggest users not to mix memory type It is recommended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard ...

Page 20: ...rdware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 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 ...

Page 21: ...ase with a screw 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 Follow these instructions to install an add on card Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the LAN Card in the PCIE slot Please refer the following steps to install the M 2 Wifi Bluetooth c...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 16 Z97I DRONE USER MANUAL 3 Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M 2 Wifi Bluetooth card is installed in place ...

Page 23: ... DRONE USER MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 LDC 4 F_USB 2 F_AUDIO 5 CASE 3 SATA3_1 5 6 USB3F ...

Page 24: ...o header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented mi crophone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture 2 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header ...

Page 25: ... Panel please don t tick off Disabled Front Panel Detect For reference only AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For reference only ...

Page 26: ... with Parallel ATA 3 SATA3_1 5 Serial ATA connectors The motherboard has one USB 2 0 header supporting two USB 2 0 ports 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 4 F_USB Front Panel USB 2 0 header Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assign...

Page 27: ...with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 6 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header ...

Page 28: ...below to install the SATA 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 below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the mother...

Page 29: ...Components No Components 1 ATX_POWER 4 SYS_FAN 2 ATX12V 5 BZ 3 CPU_FAN 6 F_PANEL After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components ...

Page 30: ...se 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 2 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector ATX12V 8 pin ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ...

Page 31: ...onnector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V match perfectly Connecting 4 pin power cable 4 pin power cable 3 4 CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Connectors SYS_FAN System Cooling FAN Connectors Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CP...

Page 32: ...Chapter 2 26 Z97I DRONE USER MANUAL 5 BZ Buzzer header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK ...

Page 33: ...ndication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact 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 p...

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Page 35: ...s This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend 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 ch...

Page 36: ... 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 ...

Page 37: ...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 2 In this Gui BIOS you can operate by mouse or keyboard Click select item Double click enter Right click exit 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 ...

Page 38: ... 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 Select the language icon and press Enter or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the language English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese Russian Korean German Spanish Italian Portuguese Japanese Langu...

Page 39: ...B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration PC Health Status PowerManagementSetup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Ethernet Connection I218 V 88 88 88 88 87 88 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 ...

Page 40: ...e or disable Onboard LAN controller Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller 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 F9 Capture Screen ...

Page 41: ...elect lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click 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 Smart Fan start PWM value 180 Smart Fan start PWM TEMP DTS 70 DeltaT 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 Fan ...

Page 42: ...art 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 This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan This item is used to set the fan full speed offset value Fan Full Speed Offset DTS 77 Press Esc to return to the PC Health Status page CPU Temperature DTS System Temper...

Page 43: ...e By RTC Alarm Disabled EUP Function Enabled PowerLEDType Dual Color LED Wake on LAN Disabled Use this item to enable or disable integrated LAN to wake the system The Wake on LAN cannot be disabled if ME is on at Sx state If disabled resume by USB S3 will not be available Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automa...

Page 44: ...end to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectthehighestACPIsleep state the system will enter whentheSUSPENDbuttonis pressed ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit...

Page 45: ...on R CPU G3258 3 20GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 3200 MHz Processor Stepping 306c3 Microcode Revision 19 Processor Cores 2 Intel HTTechnology Not Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled LakeTinyFeature Enabled CPU C3 Report Enabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Package C Stat...

Page 46: ...r Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology LakeTiny Feature Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration CPU C6 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS CPU C3 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACP...

Page 47: ...page Spin Up Device Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device External SATA Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA 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 SATAConfiguration SATAMode AHCI Mode SATAPort1 Not Present Spin Up Device Disab...

Page 48: ... Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled 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 R...

Page 49: ...enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Enable or disable Intel R Rapid StartTechnology Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page 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 ...

Page 50: ...l R 1GbEDEV6 0 03 Adapter PBA FFFFFF OFF ChipType Intel PCH LPT PCI Device ID 1559 PCI Address 00 19 00 LinkStatus Disconnected MAC Address 88 88 88 88 87 88 Link Speed Auto Negotiated This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Wake On LAN Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable Wake on LAN function NIC Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following sc...

Page 51: ...pset M I B X Security Boot Exit System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration 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 Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Selec...

Page 52: ... 46 IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi Monitor Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page CPU SA Audio Device Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device ...

Page 53: ...y 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 please refer ...

Page 54: ...orce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit SelectwhichofIGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx 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 System Agent Configurati...

Page 55: ...onal changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 8 1 Change the apprearance 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 display...

Page 56: ...er What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance 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 dis...

Page 57: ...ned up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot Exit Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after a power failure PCH Configuration Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case ...

Page 58: ...et M I B X Security Boot Exit Enable Disable ME Firmware Management EngineTechnology Configuration ME Control Enabled ME FW Version 9 1 2 1010 ME FW Version 9 1 2 1010 This item shows the ME FW version Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page 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 Cl...

Page 59: ... to enable or disable the package current lock CPU Ratio 28 This item allows you to control non turbo CPU ratio 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 Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select lk mn Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefault...

Page 60: ... control non turbo CPU ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage Disabled This item allows you to control the Internal PLL Overvoltage Package TDP Lock Enabled Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Package TDP Lock Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window Power Limit 1 Time Second 8 Th...

Page 61: ...rofiles which impacts memory sizing behavior MemoryInformation Memory RC Version 1 8 0 0 Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 Memory Profiles Automatic Memory Frequency 1333 Timing Default Current Target tCL 9 9 9 tRCD 9 9 9 tRP 9 9 9 tRAS 24 24 24 NMode 1 1 Auto tWR 10 10 10 tRFC 107 107 107 tWTR 5 5 5 tRRD 4 4 4 tRTP 5 5 5 tCWL 7 7 7 tREFI 5200 5200 5200 tFAW 20 20 20 tRC 33 33 33...

Page 62: ...rDown and idle counter BIOS Refresh 2x Support Disabled Memory Profiles Automatic This item enables you to set the memory profiles The selection of memory profiles impacts memory sizing behavior Enh Interleave Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Enh Interleave support RI Support Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the Rank Interleave support NOTE RI and HORI...

Page 63: ... Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Memory Remap Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and idle counter BIOS This item allows you to BIOS or PCODE the DDR Power Down an...

Page 64: ...tem F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit PCH Core Voltage 1 068V Auto DIMM Voltage 1 536V Auto Processor Input Voltage Auto Vdroop Enabled CPUAdaptive Voltage Target mV 0 CPU Voltage Mode Adaptive CPU Voltage Offset mV 0 Offset Preflx RING Ratio 32 RINGAdaptive Voltage Target mV 0 RING Voltage Mode Adaptive RING Voltage Offset mV 0 Offset Prefix...

Page 65: ...e SVID Control Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control If this function be dis abled it will not be changed until CPU powers down SVID Override Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target up to 2500mV FIVR Faults Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR faults If this function is disabled it will not...

Page 66: ...etting Press Esc to return to the M I B X Menu page Profile Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Select Profile to configure 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 Profile Configuration Select Profiel Restore last setting Disabled ...

Page 67: ... Interference generated by the system When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself Warning Over clocking compo...

Page 68: ...Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install SystemModestate Setup Secure Boot state Not Active SecureBoot Disabled Administrator Password Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not Secure Boot Disabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only...

Page 69: ...Select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities 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 USB Floppy Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press Ente...

Page 70: ...out saving any changes This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exitt the system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Securit...

Page 71: ... bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features ...

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Page 73: ...ath for 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 softwa...

Page 74: ...tall the items 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 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...

Page 75: ... setup program located in the operating system subfolder Manual Installation If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the oper ating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please ref...

Page 76: ... hassle 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 Fra...

Page 77: ...tool that provides user friendly windows operation interface for novices and over clockers Combining with ECS MIB X technology eOC challenges the undiscovered over clocking capability than ever before Monitor Easy Tuning Advance Tuning Options Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required ...

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Page 79: ...tel Rapid Storage Technology RAID driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set Prepare the following items Determines how SATA controller s operate Main Advanced Chipset M I B X Security Boot 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 SATAConfiguration SAT...

Page 80: ...d Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes Nonedefined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor 7H500F0 H81D3FLH 465 8GB Non RAID Disk 5 ST3500320AS 5QM0KLEY 465 8GB Non RAID Disk Press CTRL I to enter Configuration Utility Main Menu 1 Create RAID Volume 4 RecoveryVolumeOptions 2 Dele...

Page 81: ...ll 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 Main Menu 1 Create RAID Volume 4 RecoveryVolumeOptions 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAID0 Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Siz...

Page 82: ...irm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N CREATE VOLUME MENU Name Volume0 RAID Level RAID0 Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 931 5 GB Change TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Press ENTER to create the specified volume WARNING ALL DATAON SELECTED DISKS WI...

Page 83: ...ATE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0 Stripe 2 931 5GB Normal Yes Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING ALL DISK DATAWILL BE DELETED ALL DATAIN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST Are you sure you want...

Page 84: ...s to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press Enter 2 Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm otherwise press N Pressing Y deletes all the data in the HDDs When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arro...

Page 85: ...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 of the cable a...

Page 86: ...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 areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In p...

Page 87: ... o r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H s e Y O M C R L d n a S C t s e r t r a A M R t c a t n o c l i a f f I s e Y o N e u s s i e c i v e d l a r e h p i r e P m e l b o r p D D H r o r r e p u t e s S O M C d S O M C R L C o t e e n t...

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Page 89: ...rocode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 12 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 13 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 14 Pre memory CPU initialization CPU module specific 15 Pre memory North Bridge initialization is started 16 Pre Memory North Bridge initialization North Bridge module specific 17 Pre Memory North Bridge initi...

Page 90: ...on error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B reset PPI is not available 5C 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3...

Page 91: ...Bridge module specific 6E North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 6F North Bridge DXE initialization North Bridge module specific 70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started 71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started 72 South Bridge devices initialization 73 South Bridge DXE Initialization South Bridge module specific 74 South Bridge DXE Initialization South Bridge mo...

Page 92: ...OEM BDS initialization codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 North Bridge initialization error D2 South Bridge initialization error D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available D4 PCI resource allocation error Out of Resources D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM D6 No Console Output Devices are found D7 No Console Input Devices are found D8 Invalid password D9 Error loading Boot Option Lo...

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