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Vig660W 

Motherboard  

Manual

 

Summary of Contents for Vig660W

Page 1: ...C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S Vig660W Motherboard Manual ...

Page 2: ...er system maintains compliance throughout its functional life it is essential you follow these guidelines Install the system according to Viglen s instructions If you open up your Viglen Keep internal cabling in place as supplied Ensure the lid is tightly secured afterwards Do not remove drive bay shields unless installing a CE marked peripheral in its place The clips or bumps around the lips of t...

Page 3: ...kup Copyright 2013 Viglen Limited All Rights Reserved Vig660W Manual Version 1 0 Printed in the United Kingdom Liability No warranty or representation either expressed or implied is made with respect to this documentation its quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose As a result the documentation is licensed as is and you the licensee are assuming the entire risk as t...

Page 4: ...System Board Jumper Settings 18 Motherboard Connectors 19 Upgrading the CPU 26 Installing Removing Memory Modules 30 Replacing the Clock CMOS RAM Battery 32 Chapter 3 Solving Problems 33 Resetting the System 33 Troubleshooting Procedures 34 Problems Suggestions 35 Chapter 4 System BIOS 37 What is the BIOS 37 The Power On Sequence 37 BIOS Upgrades 38 Using AWDFLASH to Update the BIOS 38 BIOS Setup ...

Page 5: ...ation experience The Vig660W supports Intel Core i3 i5 i7 processors and Intel Pentium processors as well as being Microsoft Windows 7 Premium WHQL certified This manual contains technical information about the Viglen Vig660W motherboard and other hardware components inside your computer If you are new to computers we recommend that you read the user guide first If you are an experienced computer ...

Page 6: ... Outline Dual Inline Memory Module SO DIMM sockets Support for DDR3 1066 1333 1600 MHz SO DIMMs DDR3 1066 MHz and DDR3 1333 MHz SO DIMMs operate at 800 MHz only Maximum 16GB Memory Size Graphics Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel graphics technology Multi VGA output support 1xD SUB port 1XHDMI port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 60HZ Audio Integrated HD audio codec...

Page 7: ... 4 pin CPU Fan Connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V 19V Power Connector 1 x 4 pin SATA Power_HDD Connector 1 x 3 pin SATA Power_ODD Connector 1 x 3 pin Clear CMOS Header 1 x Clear CMOS Jumper Expansion Capabilities 1x mini PCIE full card slot support Intel 310 series SSD cards or others with same pin define 1x mini PCIE half card slot support 802 11a b g n WIFI and Bluetooth 3 0 HS TPM Nuvoton NPCT420B TPM...

Page 8: ...DIMM sockets Support for DDR3 1600 MHz DDR3 1333 MHz and DDR3 1066 MHz SODIMMs Support for 1 Gb 2 Gb and 4 Gb memory technology Support for up to 16 GB of system memory with two SO DIMMs using 4 Gb Memory technology Support for non ECC memory Support for 1 5 V standard voltage and 1 35 V low voltage JEDEC memory Support for XMP memory Note DDR3 1600 MHz SO DIMMs are only supported by 3rd generatio...

Page 9: ...the topmost DRAM memory the memory that is nearest to the 8 GB address space limit if any is mapped to single channel operation Flex mode results in multiple zones of dual and single channel operation across the whole of DRAM memory To use flex mode it is necessary to populate both channels Graphics Subsystem The board supports system graphics through either Intel Graphics Technology Integrated Gr...

Page 10: ...tion of 26 sound environments to enhance gaming experience 10 Software Equalizer Bands Voice Cancellation and Key Shifting in Karaoke mode Windows Vista style configuration panel to improve user experience Microphone Acoustic Echo Cancellation AEC Noise Suppression NS and Beam Forming BF technology for voice application Features Dolby Digital Live and DTS CONNECT software Optional Features Dolby H...

Page 11: ...tibility In addition the Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller supports Intel AMT which is a part of Intel s vPro technology The associated RJ 45 LAN connector has been colored red for easy identification RJ 45 LAN Connector LEDs The two LEDs are built into the RJ 45 LAN connector located on the back panel These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 1 Item Description A Link Ac...

Page 12: ...e necessary RAID drivers for both AHCI and RAID without the need to install separate RAID drivers using the F6 switch in the operating system installation process It is advised to install the latest AHCI drivers to improve system performance Expansion Slots The motherboard provides the following expansion capability One PCI Express Half Mini Card slot One PCI Express Full Mini Card slot Real Time ...

Page 13: ...can be accessed and who can boot the computer A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer with the following restrictions The administrator password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options If only the administrator password is set pressing Enter at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup ...

Page 14: ...B USB2 0 X1 header K Front Panel header C SATA connector L Front panel USB2 0 header D mini PCIE full card connector M Mini PCIE Half card connector E SATA connector N Clear COM header F Power connector for SATA HDD O CPU FAN header G Power connector for SATA ODD P Speaker connector H System FAN header Q RTC battery connector I DDR3 connector R Front panel audio header ...

Page 15: ...ntact is 19 10 V DC and the shell is GND The maximum current rating is 12 A HDMI Port The High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an all digital audio video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all TV format including standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable VGA Port The DB15 pin female connector is provided ...

Page 16: ...he system with the cover removed Always replace the cover before turning on the system As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this computer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug precede as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety Earth s...

Page 17: ...y bled to ground 2 Do not remove the component from its anti static protective packaging until you are about to install it 3 Hold boards by the edges try not to touch components interface strips etc NOTE We recommend that you return your computer to the service department for upgrading Any work carried out is fully guaranteed Upgrades should only be carried out by persons who are familiar with han...

Page 18: ...er setting Otherwise the board could be damaged Clear CMOS Jumper CLR_CMOS The configuration Jumper CLR_CMOS allows the user to clear the CMOS The CMOS RAM onboard has a power supply from an external battery to keep the data of the system configuration The CMOS RAM allows the system to automatically boot OS every time it is turned on Pin Status 1 2 Normal 2 3 Clear CMOS Figure 5 Clear CMOS jumper ...

Page 19: ...al indicator that data is being read from or written to a hard drive Proper LED function requires a Serial ATA hard drive connected to an onboard Serial ATA connector 5 7 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole single throw SPST type switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs the POST 2 4 Power Sleep LED Header Pins 2 and 4...

Page 20: ...ailure to do so will prevent the motherboard from booting Figure 7 ATX 12V 4 PIN power connector Table 4 ATX 12V 4PIN connector PIN Signal name 1 GND 2 GND 3 DC power in 4 DC power in NOTE Note DC power in can be within 12 19V 120W with this motherboard Users can use ATX12V 4pin header plugged to this header but have to make method to let it output 12 19V power before powering on the motherboard ...

Page 21: ... Figure 8 Front panel audio connector Table 5 Front panel audio header for HD audio Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Port 1 Left channel 2 Ground 3 Port 1 Right channel 4 PRESENCE Dongle present 5 Port 2 Right channel 6 Port 1 SENSE_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND Jack detection 8 Key no pin 9 Port 2 Left channel 10 Port 2 SENSE_RETURN Table 6 USB2 0 X1 header PIN Signal name 1 5VDC 2 D 3 D 4 GND 5 Key no pi...

Page 22: ...ity Design Guide is ideal for connecting high speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD digital cameras MP3 players printers modems and the like Figure 9 Front USB connectors Table 7 Front panel USB2 0 header Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 5 VDC 2 5 VDC 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 D 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 KEY no pin 10 No Connect ...

Page 23: ...nnected to the 12V the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND The motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on board which must be used with fans specially designed with speed sensors to take advantage of the CPU fan control Figure 10 Fan Power connectors Table 8 System FAN header CPU FAN header PIN 4 Wire support PIN 3 Wire support 1 GND 3 GND 2 12V main power 2 FAN_POWER 3 F...

Page 24: ... cable into 90 degree angle Otherwise data loss may occur during transmission Power Supply Connectors The board has the following power supply connectors External Power Supply the board can be powered through a 19 V DC connector on the back panel The back panel DC connector is compatible with a 7 4 mm OD outer diameter and 5 1 mm ID inner diameter plug where the inner contact is 19 10 V DC and the...

Page 25: ...essor and the board To install a processor follow these instructions 1 Unlatch the processor socket lever by pushing it down and away from the socket Figure 12 A B Figure 12 Unlatch the socket lever 2 Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket Figure 13 A Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position Figure 13 B while being careful not to damage adjacent comp...

Page 26: ...r cover if you remove the processor from the socket 4 Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger oriented as shown in Figure 15 to align your fingers with the socket finger cut outs Make sure that the processor Pin 1 indicator gold triangle is aligned with the Pin 1 chamfer on the socket Figure 15 B and that the notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket Figure 15 C Lower...

Page 27: ...front edge of the load plate slides under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered Latch the socket lever under the load plate tab Figure 16 C and D The socket cover Figure 16 B will pop off as shown Figure 16 Secure the load plate in place 6 Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board ...

Page 28: ...heat sink power cable to the 4 pin processor fan header see Figure 17 A fan with a 4 pin connector as shown in Figure 17 is recommended 1 Make sure the four hooks are in the proper position before you install the cooler Figure 17 Connecting the processor fan heat sink power cable to the processor fan header ...

Page 29: ...hese steps 1 Observe the precautions in Before You Begin Turn off the computer and all Peripheral devices 2 Remove the computer cover and locate the DIMM sockets 3 Holding the SO DIMM by the edges remove it from its antistatic package 4 Position the SO DIMM above the socket Align the two small notches in the bottom edge of the SO DIMM with the socket tabs Insert the bottom edge of the SO DIMM into...

Page 30: ... the computer Turn off the computer 3 Remove the computer cover 4 Gently spread the retaining arms at each end of the socket The SO DIMM pops out of the socket Hold the SO DIMM by the edges lift it away from the socket and store it in an antistatic package 5 Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the SO DIMM sockets Figure 19 Removing Memory Modules ...

Page 31: ...idual batteries as normal rubbish Do not expose batteries to excessive heat or any naked flame Keep all batteries away from children CAUTION Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions To replace the battery carry out the following 1 Observe the precaut...

Page 32: ...r support information on our web site http www viglen co uk Device drivers and various useful utilities can be downloaded from our ftp site http download viglen co uk files Resetting the System Before checking your system for hardware problems it is always a good idea to try resetting your computer and see if a re boot can solve the problem Most software related problems can be solved simply by re...

Page 33: ...perating system normally loads from a diskette insert the operating system diskette into the drive 5 Turn on the system If the power indicator does not light but the system seems to be operating normally the indicator is probably defective Monitor the power on self test POST execution Each time you turn on the system the POST checks the system board memory keyboard and certain peripheral devices N...

Page 34: ...re using If other software runs correctly on the system contact the vendor of the software that fails If you check all of the above with no success try clearing CMOS RAM and reconfiguring the system Make sure you have your list of system settings available to re enter because clearing CMOS RAM sets the options to their default values Characters on screen are distorted or incorrect Make sure the br...

Page 35: ...aders Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup Check the drive manufacturer s manual for proper configuration for remote hard disk drive activity Power on light does not go on If the system is operating normally check the connector between the system board and the front panel If OK the light may be defective Prompt doesn t appear after system boots It s probably switched of...

Page 36: ...n your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS It has been written by Phoenix Award BIOS an industrial leader in the field of BIOS software The Power On sequence When the computer is first switched on certain instructions in the BIOS are executed to test various parts of the machine This is known as the POST Power On Self Test routine When you switch the computer on ...

Page 37: ...IDEDOS EXE to update the BIOS The BIOS can be updated using the AMIDEDOS EXE utility in DOS environment 1 Save BIOS update zipped file to a temporary directory 2 Extract the necessary files 3 Copy the contents of the file to a bootable floppy disk USB device or CD ROM 4 Boot the target PC with the device connected or inserted 5 Select F7 during POST to display the Boot Menu and select your bootabl...

Page 38: ...rt POST Power On Self Test process When the message below appears on the screen press DEL key to enter Setup Press DEL to enter Setup Menu F11 to enter Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete keys Co...

Page 39: ... screen from any menu by simply pressing F1 The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item Press Esc to exit the Help screen The Menu Bar Figure 21 Main Menu Bar Main Menu Use this menu for basic system configurations such as time date etc Advanced Use this menu to setup the items of the BIOS special enhanced features integrated peripherals p...

Page 40: ...gs for optimal system performance Figure 22 Restore Defaults 2 Setup Date Time Use the arrow keys to select the System Date System Time in Main Menu menu and press Enter And then you can set the Date Time in their respective fields Figure 23 Setup Date Time 3 Save Exit Setup Use the arrow keys to select the Save Changes Reset in Save Exit menu and press Enter A pop up message will appear please se...

Page 41: ...Please ensure the changes of the following settings are performed by personnel with some previous experience knowledge of altering BIOS settings Accessing BIOS Setup To access the BIOS when the system is powered on repeatedly press the DEL key to access BIOS setup screen once the Windows 8 setup is complete to re access the BIOS you will need to power down the system and wait 20 seconds before pow...

Page 42: ...Windows 8 operating systems to ensure the boot up sequence is performed at the fastest possible time 3 In the Boot tab scroll down the options to UEFI Boot and select this option Set the UEFI Boot option to Enabled For Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems it should be set to Disabled Figure 27 UEFI Boot option ...

Page 43: ...te Secure boot is supported under Windows 8 64Bit Operating system This feature helps in preventing malicious software applications and Unauthorized operating systems from loading during the system start up process To Enable Secure Boot From the BIOS tab options select the Security tab and select the Secure Boot option set the Secure Boot option to Enabled Figure 28 Secure Boot Enabled Disabled op...

Page 44: ...l down the active options from the Security Tab options and Set the Secure Boot Mode to Custom Figure 29 Secure Boot Enabled Disabled option 2 In Custom mode scroll down the active options in the Security Tab option list and Select the Key Management Option Figure 30 Secure Boot ...

Page 45: ...lt Key Provisioning option and Set to Enabled Figure 31 Default Key Provisioning 4 In the Key management options select the Install default Secure Boot Keys option and confirm Installation in the prompt pop up to install the default secure Boot Keys Figure 32 Default Secure Boot Keys ...

Page 46: ...V1 0 Vig660W Motherboard Manual 45 5 Once the Default Secure Boot keys are installed it will state Installed as shown in below image Figure 33 Default Secure boot keys ...

Page 47: ...he Key management options select Default Key Provisioning and Set the option to Disabled Figure 34 Default Key Provisioning 2 Select Clear Secure Boot Keys and confirm Installation in the prompt pop up to clear the default secure Boot Keys Figure 35 Reset platform ...

Page 48: ...exit the Key provisioning Menu 5 Select Secure Boot and set the option to Disabled Figure 37 Disabling Secure boot Once all BIOS settings have been configured press F4 key to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup For Non EFI OS support Windows 7 secure boot keys must be set to default and secure boot disabled Otherwise system will not detect SATA hard disk drive under boot menu ...

Page 49: ...u may like to answer and return to Viglen This will help Viglen help to keep and improve the standard of their manuals 1 Is the information provided in this and other manuals clear enough 2 What could be added to the manual to improve it 3 Does the manual go into enough detail 4 Would you like an on line version of this manual 5 How do you rate the Viglen Technical support and Service Departments ...

Page 50: ...e there any technological improvements that could be made to the system 7 Other points you would like to mention Please return this slip to Product Development Dept Viglen Ltd 7 Handley Page Way Colney Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DQ ...

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