ECS A75F-M2 Manual de Usario (74 Páginas)

Preface

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with

this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-

ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Preface

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-

causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur

le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard.

Go to Hpage 1

Describes installation of motherboard

components.

Go to Hpage 7

Provides information on using the BIOS

Setup Utility.

Go to Hpage 25

Describes the motherboard software

Go to Hpage 51

Describes the ATI CrossfireTM Technol-

ogy

Go to Hpage 55

Chapter 5

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 6

Setting Up AMD A75 RAID

Configuration

Provides information about SATA RAID

Setup

Go to Hpage 59

page 67

Chapter 7

Trouble Shooting

Provides basic troubleshooting tips

Go to H

CrossFire

®Technology (AMD Dual

Graphics) Support

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Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction............................................................................................1

Feature.....................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components...................................................................5

Chapter 2 77777

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions...............................................................................7

Choosing a Computer Case..................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Case.................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8

Setting Jumpers.............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings................................................................9

Installing Hardware.........................................................................10

Installing the Processor.................................................................10

Installing Memory Modules...........................................................11

Expansion Slots.............................................................................13

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................15

Installing a SATA Hard Drive........................................................19

Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................20

Connecting Case Components...........................................................21

Front Panel Header.......................................................................24

Chapter 3 25 25 25 25 25

Using BIOS 25

About the Setup Utility.................................................................... 25

The Standard Configuration.........................................................25

Entering the Setup Utilities.............................................................25

Resetting the Default CMOS Values............................................26

Using BIOS........................................................................................26

BIOS Navigation Key....................................................................27

Main Menu...................................................................................28

Advanced Menu............................................................................29

Chipset Menu................................................................................39

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu.....................................41

Boot Menu....................................................................................42

Security Menu...............................................................................45

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Audio

Feature

Processor

• Accommodates AMD A series processors

• Supports CPU up to 100W TDP

This motherboard uses a socket FM1 that carries the following features:

The AMD A75 (Hudson D3) chipset is based on an innovative and scalable

architecture with proven reliability and performance.

Chipset

Memory

• Supports DDR3 1866*1/1600/1333 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel

architecture

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 16 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 32 *

2 GB

Introducing the Motherboard

• Supports one PCI-Express x16 Gen2 slot

• Supports two PCI Express p6-x1 slots

• Compliant with PCI 2.3 specification at 33 MHz

• Supports six Serial ATA devices which speeds up to 6 Gb/s

• Integrated USB 3.0 Host Controller supporting up to two USB 3.0 ports

• Integrated USB 2.0 Host Controller supporting up to ten USB 2.0 ports

• Supports integrated RAID 0,1 and RAID 10 functionality across all 6

ports (RAID 10 requires use of 4 or more SATA ports)

• Supports ACPI states S3, S4 and S5

*1 Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

• DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.10 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio re-

quirements

• Direct Sound 3D TM compatible

Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports PCI Express TM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Supports PCI Express TM 1.1

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

*2 Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

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Expansion Options

• One PCI Express x16 slots for Graphics Interface

• Two PCI Express p7-x1 slots

• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot

• Six 7-pin SATA connectors

Integrated I/O

The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:

• One PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector

• Six USB 2.0 ports

• One D-sub (VGA) port

• One HDMI port (DVI port optional)

• Two USB 3.0 blue ports

• One LAN port

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out

BIOS Firmware

• Power management

• Wake-up alarms

• CPU parameters

• CPU and memory timing

The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock

speeds.

The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many sys-

tem 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 ambiance between 0 and 50°C.

The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

Introducing the Motherboard

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Introducing the Motherboard

Specifications

*1 Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

• AMD A75 (Hudson D3)

•FM1 for AMD A series processors

• Supports CPU up to 100W TDP

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 *2 GB

• Supports DDR3 DDR3 1866*1/1600/1333 SDRAM

Chipset

Memory

CPU

• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot

• 2 x PCI Express p8-x1 slots

• 1 x PCI slot

• Supported by AMD A75 (Hudson D3)

6 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers

• Realtek ALC662 6-Ch High Definition audio CODEC

• Compliant with HD audio specification

• Realtek 8111E VL Gigabit LAN

• Realtek 8105E VL 10/100 LAN (optional)

• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port

• 1 x HDMI port (DVI port optional)

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse combo connector

• 6 x USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x USB 3.0 blue ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN port

• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and line out)

• 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 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x USB 3.0 header support additional 2 USB 3.0 ports

• 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x LPT header

• 1 x Front panel audio header

• 1 x Case Open header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Clear CMOS header

• 1 x SPDIF out header

Expansion

Slots

Storage

Audio

LAN

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O

Connectors &

Headers

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Supports Multi-language BIOS Utility

• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility

System BIOS

*2 Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

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Motherboard Components

Form Factor • MATX Size, 244mm x 200mm

AP support • Supports eBLU/eDLU/eSF

(Warning: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required)

• Supports EZ Charger

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Introducing the Motherboard

Table of Motherboard Components

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Socket FM1 for AMD A series processors

2. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector

3. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector

4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots

5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

6. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header-for factory use only

7. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

9. SPDIFO SPDIF out header

10. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

11. F_USB1 Front panel USB 2.0 header˄with EZ Charge function˅

12. F_USB2 Front panel USB 2.0 header

13. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header

14. SPK Speaker header

15. LPT Onboard parallel port header

16. COM Onboard serial port header

17. CASE Case open header

18. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

19. PCIE1~2 PCI Express p10-x1 slots

20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface

21. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

22. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with

more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper

caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When

the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the

jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper

cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,

the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins

1 and 2 are SHORT.

SHORT OPEN

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Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is

labeled.

To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”

and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

Name 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

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Installing the Motherboard

Installing Hardware

Installing the Processor

Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that

you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resis-

tors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes

across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard

or its components.

On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the

processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly

installed.

Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.

Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly

see the motherboard and processor socket.

This motherboard has a socket FM1 processor 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.

Before installing the Processor

This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system

bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making

changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup

Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other

components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning:

1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the

system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can perma-

nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components

that are run beyond the rated limits.

2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the

power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hard-

ware components.

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CPU Installation Procedure

The following illustration shows CPU installation components.

To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you

use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink

installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink sup-

plied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.

Ins estalling Memory Modul

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin

DDR3 1866*1/1600/1333. The total memory capacity is 32*2 GB.

DDR3 SDRAM memory module table

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 grounding strap when you handle the modules.

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be

installed with 16 GB of memory.

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR3 1333 667 MHz

DDR3 1600 800 MHz

DDR3 1866 933 MHz

*1. Due to the limitation of chipset spec, it supports up to 1866 MHz for

motherboard with a single DIMM per channel.

1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from

the socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.

2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with

the pin hold noticeably missing). Align and

insert the CPU correctly.

3 Press the lever down and apply thermal

grease on top of the CPU.

4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention mod-

ule and snap the four retention legs of the

cooling fan into place.

5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in

place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power

cable to the CPUFAN connector. This com-

pletes the installation.

* For reference only

*2. Please refer to Memory QVL for more information.

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Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only.

2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with

notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be

installed correctly.

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 remaining DIMM modules.

* For reference only

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Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect

them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the

motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in-

crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are

not part of the basic system.

PCIEX16 Slot

PCI Slot This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot.

PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a

bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is

a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on

this board is PCI v2.3 compliant.

The PCI Express p17-x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI

Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

PCIE1~2 Slots

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 installa-

tion.

The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI

Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI

Express Gen2 (version 2.0).

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the

slot you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

* For reference only

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional

devices:

SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors

1Ground 2 TX+

3TX- 4 Ground

5RX- 6 RX+

7 -Ground -

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATAIII devices for the highest

data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It

doubles the transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.

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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-

out ports for easier access.

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

The motherboard has six USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.

Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you

have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-

mounted ports to the motherboard.

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as

indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system

hang-up.

1USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal

5USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal

6USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7GND Ground

8GND Ground

9Key No pin

10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal

Function

Pin Signal Name

Pin Signal Name Function

1 2PORT 1L AUD_GND

3PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#

5PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN

7SENSE_SEND 8 KEY

Pin Signal Name

9PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN

Pin Signal Name

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

Short Chassis cover is removed

Open Chassis cover is closed

Pin 1-2 Function

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis

equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

Unlike F_USB2 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, pro-

vides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful

and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a

large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.

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1 Vbus Front Panel USB Power

2 IntA_P1_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx-

3IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx+

4GND GND

5IntA_P1_SSTX- USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx-

6IntA_P1_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx+

7 GND GND

8IntA_P1_D- USB3 ICC Port1 D-

9IntA_P1_D+ USB3 ICC Port1 D+

10 ID USBOC- Over Current Protection

Pin Signal Name Function

USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header

This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0

ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.

11 IntA_P2_D+ USB3 ICC Port2 D+

12 IntA_P2_D- USB3 ICC Port2 D-

13 GND GND

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as

indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system

hang-up.

15 IntA_P2_SSTX- USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx-

16 GND GND

17 IntA_P2_SSRX+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx+

18 IntA_P2_SSRX- USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx-

19 Vbus Front Panel USB Power

14 IntA_P2_SSTX+ USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx+

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 Serial Input

3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output

4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready

5GND Ground

6 DSRB Data Set Ready

7 RTSB RART B Request to Send

8 CTSB Clear to Send

9 RI Ring Indicator

10 Key No pin

Pin Signal Name Function

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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 PD0 15 ERROR

3 PD1 16 INIT

4 PD2 17 SLCT

5 PD3 18 Ground

6 PD4 19 Ground

7 PD5 20 Ground

8 PD6 21 Ground

9 PD7 22 Ground

10 ACK 23 Ground

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

11 BUSK 24 Ground

12 PE 25 Ground

13 SLCT 26 Key

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Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:

USB 3.0 Ports Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB3.0 devices.

LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your

computer to the network.

PS/2 mouse and

keyboard combo

connector

Audio Ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first jack

is for stereo line-in signal. The second jack is for stereo

line-out signal. The third jack is for microphone.

Connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse to the PS/2

combo port.

USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

HDMI Port

(DVI port optional)

Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices.

VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

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Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the

motherboard components. Refer to the following:

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 auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

6 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please

note that when installing 24-pin power

cable, the latches of power cable and the

ATX match perfectly.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

24-pin power cable

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SYS_FAN: FAN Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

1GND System Ground

2+12V Power +12V

3 Sense Sensor

CPU_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling

fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.

1GND System Ground

2+12V Power +12V

3Sense Sensor

4PWM CPU FAN control

Function

Pin Signal Name

ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

1+3.3V 13 +3.3V

2+3.3V 14 -12V

3Ground 15 COM

4+5V 16 PS_ON

5Ground 17 COM

6+5V 18 COM

7Ground 19 COM

8PWRGD 20 -5V

9+5VSB 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 +3.3V 24 COM

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

When installing 4-pin power cable, the

latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P

match perfectly.

Connecting 4-pin power cable

4-pin power cable

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ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

4+12V

3+12V

2Ground

1Ground

SPK: Internal speaker

Pin Signal Name

1VCC

2Key

3GND

4Signal

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Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-

contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and

runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-

tary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at

least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is

due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two

seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers

commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for informa-

tion:

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides

power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that

data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly,

an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also

show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)

3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)

5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)

7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)

9 RSVD Reserved

4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)

6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)

8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)

10 Key No pin

*MSG LED (dual color or single color)

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Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for

Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM

setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s

configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The

parameters are stored in battery-bac ed-up CMOS RAM that saves this informationk

when the power is turned off. When the system is turned bac on, the system isk

configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before

using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The S andard Configurat tion

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we

recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to ma e any changes in thek

future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make

changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security

Setup

En ering t the Setup Utltiiy

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST)

routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the

POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the

Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates

which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow eys to move the highlightk

to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing

<Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to

execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor-

mation.

Some options (mar ed with an iconk ) lead to submenus that enable you to change

the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow eys to scroll through the items in thek

submenu.

Rese ing tt the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS

Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear

CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default

Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also

trigger this message.

Press the delete ey to access BIOS Setup Utility.k

Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image.

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The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions

with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default

values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused

by changing the BIOS settings.

BIOS Naviga ion Keyst

The BIOS navigation eys are listed below:k

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items 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, submenu items are denoted by an 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.

2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select

item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.

Select the language icon and press <Enter> or double clic the left ey of the mousek k

to display the screen. Then you can choose the language: English, Traditional

Chinese, Simple Chinese, Russian, Korean, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,

Japanese.

Language

Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double clic the left ey of the mousek k

to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.

Default

Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double clic the left ey of the mouse tok k

display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device.

Boot

Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double clic the left ey of thek k

mouse to display the screen.

Advanced

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Main Menu

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are

running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make

changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

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.

Choose the system default

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: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

BIOS Information

System Language English

System Date Tue 01/01/2008

System Time 16:52:28

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

LAN Configuration

The it em in the men u shows the LAN-related in formation that the BIOS

automatically detects.

Enabled/Disabled Onboard

LAN1 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: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other

system.

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration Parameters

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

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller Enabled

Network Stack Enabled

Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled

Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled

Network stack (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable UEFI networ stack k.

Ipv4/6 PXE Support (Enabled)

Use these items to enable Ipv4/6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled Ipv4/6 PXE, boot

option will not be created.

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status

Power Management Setup

ACPI Settings

CPU Configuration

SATA Configuration

USB Configuration

Super IO Configuration

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This item enables you to define the CPU temperature by smartly adjusting the CPU

Fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU Fan PWM value will change

accordingly.

CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the

parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

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

Smart Fan Function

CPU Tct1 : +38

CPU FAN : N/A

SYS FAN : 4672 RPM

CPU Vcore : +1.200 V

DIMM Voltage : +1.544 V

SB Voltage : +1.088 V

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Smart Fan Function

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

High Limit Temperature 60

Low Limit Temperature 37

High Limit PWM 200

Low Limit PWM 56

CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled

Smart Fan Mode Normal

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Smart Fan Mode (Normal)

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 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 ma e system more quietly. If you choose Manualk

mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

• CPU Tct1

• CPU FAN

• SYS FAN

• CPU Vcore

• DIMM Voltage

• SB Voltage

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,

such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & system fan

speed...etc.

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

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

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Resume By PME (Disabled)

This item specifies whether the system will be awa ened from power saving modesk

when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is

detected.

Resume By USB 1.x/2.0 (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB 1.x/2.0 device wa eup function fromk

S3 mode.

EUP Support (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

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

Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call

on the modem) awa ens the system from a soft off state.k

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 awa en the system fromk

power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow eyboard activity to awa en the systemk k

from power saving mode.

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

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

About Resume by Ring

Power Management Setup

Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled

Resume By USB 1.x/2.0 (S3) Disabled

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled

EUP Function Enabled

Power LED Type Dual Color LED

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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 APCI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

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

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

Select the highest ACPI

sleep state the system

will enter when the

suspend button is pressed.

ACPI Setting

ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)

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Max Speed (2133 MHz) Intended Speed (2133 MHz)

This item shows the maximum & intended speed of the CPU.

Microcode Patch Level (300000f)

This item shows the Microcode revision.

L1 Instruction Cache (64KB/2-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Cache.

L2 Cache (1024KB/16-way)

This item shows CPU L2 Cache.

No L3 Cache Present

This item shows CPU L3 Cache.

L1 Data Cache (64KB/2-way)

This item shows CPU L1 Cache.

C6Mode (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the C6 mode.

CPB Mode (Auto)

This item is used to set the CPB mode.

AMD C&Q (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function.

SB Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the SB Cloc Spread Spectrum.k

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

CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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

Disabled for Windows XP

CPU Configuration

Node0: AMD Engineering Sample

Max Speed: 2133 MHZ Intended Speed: 2133 MHZ

Microcode Patch Level: 300000f

--------- Cache per Core ---------

L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way

L1 Data Cache: 64KB/2-way

L2 Cache: 1024KB/16-way

No L3 Cache Present

C6 Mode Enabled

CPB Mode Auto

AMD C&Q Enabled

SB Spread Spectrum Enabled

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Serial-ATA Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to select the Serial-ATA controller options: Disabled, Compatible,

Enabled.

SATA Port1~6 (WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1/Not Present)

This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA

device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the 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 Menu page.

SATA Mode (IDE)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

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

SATA Configuration

Serial-ATA Controller Enabled

SATA Mode IDE

SATA Port1 WDC WD5000AAKX (500.1

SATA Port2 Not Present

SATA Port3 Not Present

SATA Port4 Not Present

SATA Port5 Not Present

SATA Port6 Not Present

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Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

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

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

USB Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

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

USB Configuration

All USB Devices Enabled

Legacy USB Support Enabled

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Parallel Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.

Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5;)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Device Mode (Standard and Bi-di ...)

This item shows the information of the device mode.

Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

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

Parallel Port Configuration

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

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

Enable or Disable Parallel

Port (LPT/LPTE)

Parallel Port Configuration

Parallel Port Enabled

Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5;

Change Settings Auto

Device Mode Standard and Bi-di ...

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IGD Memory (Auto)

This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory.

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

Initate Graphic Adapter (IGD)

This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

CrossFire (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable crossfire function.

North Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge

chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Chipset Menu

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

North Bridge Parameters

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

North Bridge

South Bridge

CrossFire: Output is IGD

Video

North Chipset Configuration

IGD Memory Auto

Initate Graphic Adapter IGD

CrossFire Enabled

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Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

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.

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

Azalia Internal HDMI codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI codec.

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below

indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (Enabled)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

South Bridge

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.

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

Enabled/Disabled Azalia

HD Audio

SB Chipset Configuration

Azalia HD Audio Enabled

Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled

Restore AC Power Loss Power Off

Case Open Warning Disabled

Chassis Opened Enabled

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This page enables you to set the cloc speed and system bus for your system. Thek

clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have

installed in your system.

M.I.B.III (MB In BIOS III) Menut telligen

Memory Clock (Auto)

This item is used to set the memory clock.

Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B.III Menu page.

Memory Mode (Auto)

This item is used to set the memory Mode.

RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (9CLK)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

RAS# Active Time(tRAS) (24CLK)

This item specifies the RAS# active time.

Row Precharge Time(tRP) (9CLK)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of the same bank.

CAS#Latency(tcl) (9CLK)

This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS (column address

strobe). It is recommanded that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T

setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Memory Clock DCT0 is (DDR-1333/667Mhz)

This item shows current memory cloc of DCT0.k

Memory Clock DCT1 is (None)

This item shows current memory cloc of DCT1.k

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

This Option Allows User

to select different Memory

Clock.

Default value is 400Mhz.

Memory Clock Auto

Memory Mode Auto

Memory Clock DCT0 is : DDR-1333/667Mhz

Memory Clock DCT1 is : None

CAS# Latency (tCL) 9 CLK

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 CLK

Row Precharge Time (tRP) 9 CLK

RAS# Active Time (tRAS) 24 CLK

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CSM parameters

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.

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

Launch CSM Always

Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy

Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch

Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only

Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only

Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM

Launch CSM

Boot option filter

Launch PXE OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

For PCI devices other than Networ , Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM tok

launch.

This option controls if CSM

will be launched

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

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

CSM parameters

OpROM execution, boot options filter,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.

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CSM parameters

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.

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

Launch CSM Always

Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy

Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch

Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only

Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only

Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM

Launch CSM

Boot option filter

Launch PXE OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM.

Launch Video OpROM policy

This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM.

Other PCI device ROM priority

For PCI devices other than Networ , Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM tok

launch.

This option controls if CSM

will be launched

This option controls if CSM will be launched.

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

CSM parameters

OpROM execution, boot options filter,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.

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Internal FV/Option ROM/Removable Media/Fixed Media (Always Execute/

Deny Execute)

These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security

violation. Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user

policy setting.

Image Execution Policy

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

Image Execution Policy per

device path on Security

Violation. Note: Only users

logged with Administrative

password can exercise

Query User policy setting

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Internal FV Always Execute

Option ROM Deny Execute

Removable Media Deny Execute

Fixed Media Deny Execute

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

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Key Management

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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

Force OEM default Secure

Boot Keys if System is in

Setup Mode.

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC/Right Click: Exit

Default Key Provisioning Disabled

Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX)

Install default Secure Boot keys

Platform Key (PK) NOT INSTALLED

Set PK from File

Get PK to File

Delete the PK

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) NOT INSTALLED

Set KEK from File

Get KEK to File

Delete the KEK

Append an entry to KEK

Authorized Signature Database (DB) NOT INSTALLED

Set DB from File

Get DB to File

Delete the DB

Append an entry to DB

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) NOT INSTALLED

Set DBX from File

Get DBX to File

Delete the DBX

Append an entry to DBX

Platform Key (PK)

This item shows the information of the platform key.

Set PK/KEK/DB/DBX from File

This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file. The file data

must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header.

Get PK/KEK/DB/DBX to File

This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected

file system’s root.

Delete the PK/KEK/DB/DBX

This item is used to delete the variable.

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)

This item shows the information of the ey exchange ey database.k k

Authorized Signature Database (DB)

This item shows the information of the authorized signature database.

Default Key Provisioning (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot eys if system isk

in setup mode.

Append an entry to KEK/DB/DBX

This item launches the file browser to Append new signature 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.

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Upda ing t the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the

manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-

ments in performance, or fixes for nown bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:k

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software

supplied with the motherboard.

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to

allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-

vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents

BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a 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 com-

puter. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot

priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force

your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash

BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from

being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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