B250H4 M20 Manual

B250H4-M20
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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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence 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.
B250H4-M20 USER MANUAL

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, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
 EN 55032 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission

requirements
 EN 61000-3-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC)
Part 3-2: Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input
current 16A per phase)
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Part 3-3: Limits-Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current 16A
per phase and not subject to conditional connection
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methods of measurement
 EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business
equipment
 CE marking
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 Describes features of the  page 1
Introducing the Motherboard motherboard.
Chapter 2 Describes installation of  page 7
Installing the Motherboard motherboard components.
Chapter 3 Provides information on  page 27
Using BIOS using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard  page 59
Using the Motherboard Software software.
Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble  page 63
Trouble Shooting shooting tips.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports..............................................................................................6
Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions.............................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................8
Installing Hardware..................................................................9
Installing the Processor.............................................................9
Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................11
Installing Memory Modules....................................................12
Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................21
Connecting Case Components.......................................................22
Front Panel Header.................................................................24
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility................................................................27
The Standard Configuration....................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility........................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28
Using BIOS........................................................................................29
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................31
Advanced Menu......................................................................32
Chipset Menu..........................................................................44
Tweak Menu............................................................................51
Security Menu..........................................................................54
Boot Menu...............................................................................55
Exit Menu................................................................................56
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Updating the BIOS.............................................................................57
Chapter 4 59
Using the Motherboard Software 59
Auto-installing under Windows 10/8.x..........................................59
Running Setup.........................................................................59
Manual Installation..........................................................................61
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................61
Chapter 5 63
Trouble Shooting 63
Start up problems during assembly..............................................63
Start up problems after prolong use............................................64
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................64
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................65
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the B250H4-M20 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151
socket for Intel ® Kabylake/Skylake processor.
This motherboard is based on Intel® B250 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. It supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR4 2400/
2133 MHz. One PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot and one PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot are
suported, intended for Graphics Interface. In addition, one M.2 slot is for extending
usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to six USB 2.0 ports (two
USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel, and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four 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).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 mouse connector, one PS/2 keyboard connector, one HDMI port,
one VGA port, four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one RJ45 LAN connector, and
audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone.
In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 6Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
 B250H4-M20 Motherboard
 User Manual
 DVD
 I/O Shield
 2 SATA 6Gb/s Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as
standard.
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Specifications
Chapter 1
CPU • LGA1151 socket for Intel ® Kabylake/Skylake processor

• Supports CPU up to 65W TDP
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Chipset • Intel ® B250 Chipset
Memory • Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture
• 2 x 288-pin DDR4 Long-DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports 2400/2133 MHz DDR4 Long-DRAM (by CPU)
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Menory support list.
Expansion • 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot
Slots • 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot
• 1 x M.2 slot (2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen3 x 4 SSD &
Intel ® OptaneTM Technology)
Storage • Supported by Intel® B250 Chipset
- 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
Audio • Realtek ALC662
- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN • Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Lan
- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
- Wake-on-LAN
Rear Panel I/O • 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x VGA port
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)
Internal I/O • 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
Connectors & • 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector
Headers • 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 2 x 10-pin USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0
ports
• 1 x Serial port header (COM)
• 1 x CLR_CMOS jumper
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x Buzzer header
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System BIOS • AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
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- Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)
- Supports Hardware Monitor
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
- Supports BIOS parameters copied to the flash disk
- Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
AP Support • Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*
Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 225mm x 185mm

Motherboard Components
Chapter 1
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Table of Motherboard Components
Chapter 1
LABEL COMPONENTS
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1. CPU Socket LGA1151 socket for Intel Kabylake/Skylake processor
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DIMM_1~2 288-pin DDR4 Module slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
6. CASE Case open header
7. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
8. BZ Buzzer header
9. F_USB1~2 10-pin Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
10. USB3F Front Panel USB 3.0 header
11. COM Onboard serial port header
12. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
13. PCIEX1_1 PCI Express x1 Gen3 slot
14. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
15. BT Battery
16. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot for graphics interface
17. M2 2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen 3 x 4 SSD & Intel®
OptaneTM Technology
18. SYS_FAN 4-pin System cooling fan connector
19. ATX_12V 4-pin +12V power connector

I/O Ports
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1. PS/2 Mouse(green)
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard(purple)
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. HDMI Port
You can connect the HDMI device to the HDMI port.
4. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
5. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
6. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
Link LED
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No data
Activity LED
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Link LED
Green Link
LAN Port
7. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
8. Line-in(blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
9. Line-out(lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
10. Microphone(pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
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• 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 unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 185 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Chapter 2
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”.
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an LGA1151 socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
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and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other
components 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 open
position.
C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator
is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package
carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.

D. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat
Spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the
load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then
the cover will flick automatically.
Chapter 2
Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is re-
moved.
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2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard 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-
Chapter 2
lation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
• DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.
• Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1151 socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan
connector.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 288-pin DDR4 2400/2133 MHz.
• 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.
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• You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
A. Push the latche on the mobilizable side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
C. The slot latche is levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
* For reference only

We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.
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2-4-4. 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
increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
that are not part of the basic system.
Chapter 2
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slots is used to install an external PCI
Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 3.0.
PCIEX1_1 Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 3.0.
M2 Slot This is M.2 slot, 2242/2260/2280 supports PCI-E Gen3 x 4 SSD &
Intel® OptaneTM Technology.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for

the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.

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.
Chapter 2
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapt-
ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the LAN Card in the PCIEX1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot
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Please refer the following steps to install the M.2 SSD card:
1 Demount the screw not used according to the length of your M.2 SSD card.
M2
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2 Insert the M.2 SSD card into M2 slot in the fool-proof way.
M2
3 Lock the screw as the following picture shows to make sure the M.2 SSD
card is installed in place.
M2

2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
Chapter 2
No. Components No. Components

1 CASE 4 USB3F
2 SATA1~4 5 COM
3 F_USB1~2 6 F_AUDIO
1. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

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.
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2. SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors
SATA1~4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current
Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software
compatibility with Parallel ATA.
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3. FUSB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at thefront of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 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.

4. 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.
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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.
5. COM: Onboard Serial Port Header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
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6. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented
microphone 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.
Chapter 2
AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to
support AC97 Audio mode.
If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel
Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel
Detect ” .

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 ”.
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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive
This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.
About SATA Connectors
Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface
for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are
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well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the
motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
Chapter 2
No. Components No. Components

1 CPU_FAN 4 BZ
2 ATX_POWER 5 SYS_FAN
3 F_PANEL 6 ATX12V
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1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 5. SYS_FAN (System Cooling
FAN Power Connector)
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
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Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A
~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
2. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 6. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.

Connecting 24-pin power cable
The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX_POWER power supply.
With ATX_POWER power supply, users

please note that when installing 24-pin
power cable, the latches of power cable
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and the ATX_POWER match perfectly.
24-pin power cable
Connecting 4-pin power cable

The ATX12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
When installing 4-pin power cable, the

latches of power cable and the ATX12V
match perfectly.
4-pin power cable
3. F_PANEL: 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 information:
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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.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
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Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
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.
4. BZ: Buzzer Header
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Memo
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Chapter 3
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-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information
when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is
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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 Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we
recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the
future.
This 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
Entering the Setup Utility

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

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
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Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings
Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data
at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset
the default CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may
also trigger this message.
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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 that are available. A highlight indicates
which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight
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
information.
Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an icon .
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 Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu

 Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-Change Opt.
Enter Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Value
F3 Optimized Defaults
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.

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Default
Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not.
Advanced
Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse
to display the screen.
Exit
Select the exit icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to
display the screen.
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Main Menu
This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system
language, date and time.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit
Choose the system default

BIOS Information
language
System Language English
System Date Thu 05/18/2017

System Time 00:00:09
BIOS Version 17.05.18  : Select Screen
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 /Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.
System 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.
BIOS Version (17.05.18)
This item shows the BIOS version.

Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
LAN Configuration LAN Configuration

PC Health Status Parameters
Power Management Setup
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
 : Select Screen
Super IO Configuration
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Trusted Computing
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
LAN Configuration Enabled/Disabled Onboard

LAN Controller
Onboard LAN Controller Enabled
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
CPU Temperature (DTS) 63

System Temperature 32 O C
CPU Fan Speed 3169 RPM
System Fan Speed 0 RPM  : Select Screen
Core Voltage 1.210V  /Click: Select Item
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DIMM Voltage 1.166V Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+12V 11.946V +/- : Change Opt.
+5VSB 5.071V F1: General Help
+VCC 5.115V F2: Previous Values
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100 F4: Save & Exit
 Smart Fan Function

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Smart Fan Select CPU Fan Smart Fan Select
Smart Fan Mode Normal

Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) 70
DeltaT 3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10
Fan Full Speed Offset 77  : Select Screen
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Smart Fan Select (CPU Fan)

This item allows you to change and configure Smart Fans on M/B. ex. CPU Fan,
System Fan.

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 Quite mode, the
fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode,
the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose
Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.
Smart Fan start PWM value (180)
This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP (DTS) (70)
This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.
DeltaT (3)
This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going
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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.
Fan Full Speed Offset (77)
This item is used to set the fan full speed offset value.
Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.
System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,
such as CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed...etc.
• CPU Temperature
• System Temperature
• CPU Fan Speed
• System Fan Speed
• Core Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
• +12V
• +5VSB
• +VCC
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) (100)

This item is used to set the value from the factory TCC Activation Temperature.
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Power Management Setup
This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.
Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring
Resume By RING Disabled

Resume By PME Disabled
Resume By USB Disabled
Resume By PS2 KB Disabled
Resume By PS2 MS Disabled  : Select Screen
Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled  /Click: Select Item
EUP Function Enabled Enter/Dbl Click : Select
Power LED Type Dual Color LED +/- : Change Opt.
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F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call
on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Resume By PME (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the
system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI/PCI-E
Modem or PCI/PCI-E LAN card. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this
feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI/PCI-E card.
Resume By USB (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3
mode.
Resume By PS2 KB (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Resume By PS2 MS (Disabled)
This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system
from power saving mode.
Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item,
the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC
(realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the
wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
EUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)
This item shows the type of the Power LED.

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

state the system will enter
ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM) when the SUSPEND button is
pressed.
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+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).
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CPU Configuration
The item in the menu shows the CPU.

CPU Configuration Enabled for Windows XP
and Linux (OS optimized for
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz Hyper-Threading Technology)
Processor Speed 4000 MHz and Disabled for other OS (OS
ID 0x906E9 not optimized for
Microcode Revision 48 Hyper-Threading Technology).
Number of Processors 2Core(s) / 4Thread(s)
VMX Supported
SMX/TXT Not Supported
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Hyper-Threading Enabled
Active Processor Cores All
Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled  : Select Screen
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Enabled  /Click: Select Item
Package C State Limit Auto Enter/Dbl Click : Select
Enhanced Halt (C1E) Enabled +/- : Change Opt.
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Disabled F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your
computer.
Processor Speed (4000 MHz)
This item shows the processor speed.
ID (0x906E9)
This item shows the processor ID.
Microcode Revision (48)
This item shows the Microcode Revision.
Number of Processors (2Core(s) / 4Thread(s))
This item shows the core Number of Processor.
VMX (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports the VMX or not.
SMX/TXT (Not Supported)
This item shows the computer supports the SMX/TXT or not.
Hyper-Threading (Enabled)
This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-Threading and you are
using a Hyper-Threading CPU.
Active Processor Cores (All)
Use this item to control the number of active processor cores.
Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enables
this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT
4.0.

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology (Enabled)
When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vandor Pool Technology.
Package C State Limit (Auto)
Use this item to set the Package C State limit.
Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Disabled)
Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not
running.
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
SATA Configuration Determines how SATA

contorller(s) operate.
SATA Mode Intel RST With Intel...
SATA Port1
Not Present  : Select Screen
SATA Port2 Enter/Dbl Click : Select
Not Present +/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
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SATA Port3 F2: Previous Values
Not Present F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
SATA Port4 ESC/Right Click: Exit
Not Present
SATA Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable SATA controller.
SATA Mode (Inel RST With Intel...)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
SATA Port 1~4 (Not Present)
This motherboard supports four SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device
to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

USB Configuration
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
USB Configuration USB Support Parameters
All USB Devices Enabled
Legacy USB Support Enabled
+/- : Change Opt.
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F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial

Port 1 (COMA)
Super IO Chip IT8613
Serial Port 1 Configuration
+/- : Change Opt.
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F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Super IO Chip (IT8613)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
 Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial
Port (COM)
Serial Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings Auto
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)
This item shows the information of the device settings.
Change Settings (Auto)
Use this item to change device settings.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

Trusted Computing
Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.

TPM20 Device Found
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device.
TPM Support Enabled
O.S. will not show Security
Active PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
Available PCR banks SHA-1, SHA256
INT1A interface will not be
available.
Platform Hierarchy Enabled
Storage Hierarchy Enabled
Endorsement Hierarchy Enabled
TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version TCG_2
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Physical Presence Spec Version 1.3

TPM 20 InterfaceType CRB  : Select Screen
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
TPM Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset
of platform is required.
Active PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA256)
Use this item to show the Active PCR banks.
Available PCR banks (SHA-1, SHA256)
Use this item to show the Available PCR banks.
Platform Hierarchy (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the platform hierarchy.
Storage Hierarchy (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the storage hierarchy.
Endorsement Hierarchy (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Endorsement hierarchy.
TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version (TCG_2)
Use this item to show the TPM2.0 UEFI Spec Version.
Physical Presence Spec Version (1.3)
Use this item to show the Physical Presence Spec Version.
TPM 20 Interface Type (CRB)
Use this item to select the communication interface to TPM 20 device.
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Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. X Security Boot Exit
Intel(R) RST 15.5.0.2875 RAID Driver
No disks connected to system
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+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
No disks connected to system

This item shows your computer have disk or not.

Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
System Agent Configuration System Agent (SA)

PCH Configuration Parameters.
ME Configuration
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+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
System Agent Configuration

System Agent Configuration Select DVMT 5.0

Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
IGD Memory 64M Graphics Memory size used by
DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M the Internal Grahphics Device.
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
IGD Memory (64M)

This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.
DVMT/FIXED Memory (256M)
When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the
system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirement.
IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.
Press <Esc> to return to the Tweak Menu page.
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Multi-Monitor technology
Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs
running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.
It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal pro-
ductivity.
Intel Integrated Graphics PCI-Express Graphics
Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:
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one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics
devices under Windows 10/8.x.
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 to chapter 4.)

Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item,
then appears the following screen. Select the driver you want to install(e.g NVIDIA
GeForce 8400 GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM v1.1)) and double click it.
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Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set
IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].
System Agent Configuration Select DVMT 5.0

Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
IGD Memory 64M Graphics Memory size used by
DVMT/FIXED Memory 256M the Internal Grahphics Device.
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 10/8.x.
1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items
and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.
Show the path of the setting location
Display devices
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel
Change the apprearance of your displays
Detect
2 3 4
Identify
1
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Display: 1. DELL U2410
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display
This is currently your main display. Advance settings

Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
OK Cancel Apply
The type of the display

Set the multiple displays
2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for
display “Multi-Monitor technology”.
Detect
2 3 4
Identify
1
Display: 3. DELL U2410

Multiple displays: Disconnect this display
Extend desktop to this display
! You must select Apply beforethis
Disconnect making additional changes.
display
Make this my main display Advance settings
OK Cancel Apply

Detect
2 3 4 Identify
1
Display: 4. AL1717
Multiple displays: Disconnect this display
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! You must select Apply before making additional changes.

OK Cancel Apply
Detect
2 3 4
3 Identify
1
Display: 4. AL1717
Multiple displays: Extend desktop to this display
! You must select Apply before making additional changes.

OK Cancel Apply
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PCH Configuration
PCH Configuration Select AC power state when

power is re-applied after a
Restore AC Power Loss Power Off power failure.
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio Enabled
Case Open Warning Disabled  /Click: Select Item
Chassis Opened No Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
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F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating
status.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.
Case Open Warning (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the warning if the case is opened 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 Tweak Menu page.

 ME Configuration
Management Engine Technology Configuration Enable/Disable ME Firmware
ME Control Enabled
ME FW Version 11.6.20.1221
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+/- : Change Opt.

F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware.
ME FW Version (11.6.20.1221)
This item shows the ME FW version.
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Tweak Menu
This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The
clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have
installed in your system.

Tweak CPU OverClocking
Configuration
CPU OverClocking Configuration
Memory Configuration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7300 CPU @ 4.00GHz

Processor Speed 4000 MHz
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz
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Total Memory 4096 MB
EIST Enabled
+/- : Change Opt.
Turbo Boost Enabled
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
F4: Save & Exit
CPU OverClocking Configuration


EIST Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Power Limit 1 Override Enabled Technology
Power Limit 1 Value Maximum
Power Limit 1 Time Window 0
Power Limit 2 Override Enabled
Power Limit 2 Value Maximum
Power Limit 3 Settings
Power Limit 4 Settings  : Select Screen
Boot performance mode Max Non-Turbo Perfor...  /Click: Select Item
TDP Lock Disabled Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
CPU Ratio 40 F1: General Help
1-Core Ratio Limit Override 40 F2: Previous Values
2-Core Ratio Limit Override 40 F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ElST (Enabled)
This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Technology).
Power Limit 1 Override (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Power Limit 1 Override. If this option is
disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 1.

Power Limit 1 Value (0)
Power limit 1 in Milli Watts and stepsize is 125mW .XE SKU: Any value can be
programmed. Overclocking SKU: Value must be between Max and Min Power Limits
(specified by PACKAGE_POWER_SKU_MSR). Other SKUs: This value must be between
Min Power Limit and TDP Limit. If value is 0, BIOS will program TDP value.
Power Limit 1 Time Window (0)
Power limit 1 Time Window value in seconds. The value may vary from 0 to 128. If the
value is 0, default values will be programmed (28 sec for Mobile and 1 sec for
Desktop). Indicates the time window over which TDP value should be maintained.
Power Limit 2 Override (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Power Limit 2 Override. If this option is
disabled, BIOS will program the default values for Power Limit 2.
Power Limit 2 Value (0)
Power limit 2 value in Milli Watts and stepsize is 125mW. If the value is 0, BIOS will
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program this value as 1.25*TDP. Processor applies control policies such that the
package power does not exceed this limit.
 Power Limit 3 Settings

Power Limit 3 Settings Enable/DisablePower Limit 3

override. If this option is
Power Limit 3 Override Disabled disabled, BIOS will leave the
default values for Power Limit
3 and Power Limit 3 Time
Window.
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Power Limit 3 Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Limit 3 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS
will leave the default values for Power Limit 3 and power limit 3 time window.
Press <Esc> to return to the CPU OverClocking Configuration page.
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 Power Limit 4 Settings
Power Limit 4 Settings Enable/DisablePower Limit 4

override. If this option is
Power Limit 4 Override Disabled disabled, BIOS will leave the
default values for Power Limit
4.
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+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
Power Limit 4 Override (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Limit 4 Override. If this option is disabled, BIOS
will leave the default values for Power Limit 4 and power limit 4 time window.
Boot Performance mode (Max Non-Turbo Perfor...)

Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff.
TDP Lock (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the Package TDP lock.
CPU Ratio (40)
This item allows you to control CPU ratio.
1 /2-Core Ratio Limit override (40)
Use these items to set the Core Ratio Limit Value.

Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Set Administrator Password

Administrator Password
Administrator Password Status Not Install

User Password Status Not Install
System Mode state Setup  : Select Screen

Secure Boot state Not Active  /Click: Select Item
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Secure Boot Enabled +/- : Change Opt.

Secure Boot Mode Standard F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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.
System Mode state (Setup)
This item shows system mode setup or not.
Secure Boot state (Not Active)
This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.
Secure Boot (Enabled)
This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in
User Mode.
Secure Boot Mode (Standard)
This item is used to select the secure boot mode.
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Boot Menu
This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.

Boot Configuration Windows 7 or other OS:
Boot policy for Legacy OS.
Operation system Select Windows 8.x / 10
Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Windows 8.x / 10: Boot
Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled policy for UEFI OS without
Compatibility Support
Fast Boot Disabled Module(CSM).
Bootup NumLock State On Manual: User customized

Quiet Boot Enabled
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CSM parameters & boot
Update System BIOS Disabled policy.
Boot mode select UEFI
Set Boot Priority

Boot Option #1 Hard Disk
Boot Option #2 CD/DVD
Boot Option #3 USB Floppy  : Select Screen
Boot Option #4 USB CD/DVD  /Click: Select Item
Boot Option #5 USB Hard Disk Enter/Dbl Click : Select
Boot Option #6 USB Flash: UEFI: SanD... +/- : Change Opt.
Boot Option #7 Network F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
Operation System Select (Windows 8.x / 10)

This item is used to select the operation system.
Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)
The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.
Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.
Fast Boot (Enabled)
This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device
required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item enables you to select NumLock state.
Quiet Boot (Enabled)
This item enables or disables quiet boot.
Update System BIOS (Disabled)
This item enables or disables update system BIOS.
Boot mode select (UEFI)
Use this item to select boot mode.
Boot Option #1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /6 /7
These items show the boot priorities.
UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities
This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from
the installing UEFI USB Flash drive.

Exit Menu
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Back to EZ Mode Go back to EZ Mode
Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes  : Select Screen
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Discard Changes  /Click: Select Item

Restore Defaults +/- : Change Opt.
Save as User Defaults F1: General Help
Restore User Defaults F2: Previous Values
Boot Override F4: Save & Exit
UEFI: SanDisk Cruzer Micro 0.4, Partition 1 ESC/Right Click: Exit
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.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
Save Options
This item enables you to save the options that you have made.
Save Changes
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.
Discard Changes
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
This item enables you to restore the user defaults.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-
ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
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.
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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 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.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.

Memo
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Auto-installing under Windows 10/8.x
The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software.
The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 10/8.x.
When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will
automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:
Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.
Information:
Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.
Click “Exit” button to

close the Auto-Setup
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window.
Browse CD:
Open Windows Explorer
and show the contents
of the support disk.
Click the “Setup” Click the “ Utilities”
button to select and button to select and
run the software install ECS Intelligent
installation program. Utility.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the
motherboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
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5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the
onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to
restart a few times to complete the installation.
Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you
must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

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Windows 10/8.x will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message
after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver.
Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.
Manual Installation
Chapter 4
If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look
for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating
system.
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes
your computing more easily and conveniently.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please
refer to the support disk for available software.

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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 Framework 3.5 is required.
eDLU
Chapter 4
ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle
by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to
download and install the drivers.
eBLU
ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS
with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this
chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic
troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:
http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49&
childid=M 49&LanlD=0
a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and
other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard,
CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned
“ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.
2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as
screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.
3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.
4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent
pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.
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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 and connector are
locked into place.
b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected
to the PC.
2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.
3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is
connected.
a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected
b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected
c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply
the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected
with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system
is running.
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2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at
default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.
Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This
may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as
HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause
of failure.
1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper
in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed,
follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.
2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its
effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if
necessary.
3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.
4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of
these components may be at fault.
5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal
component.
Please log onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/

Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.
Chapter 5
Maintenance and care tips

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and
maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the
motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.
1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the
PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.
2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and
areas of high moisture content.
3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.
4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once
every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.
5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the
system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.
6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the
wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.
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Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart
Power Bu on is pressed
but PC fails to start.
No AC power cord is plugged No

Check if Power Supply
Unit (PSU) is working and PSU switch is turned on?
Yes
CLR CMOS and check Yes
No No
Check if monitor has Any Beep sound if CPU 12V power
display Problem with PSU or board?
is connected
If board problem -> contact RMA
Yes
Yes
No Restart the PC Turn on PSU switch

Halt at POST screen - If 3 short beeps:
or connect to wall socket
DIMM memory not properly
and restart.
inserted or memory failure
Yes - If 1 long beep and 8 short beeps:
VGA not detected Check if monitor No Board problem
CLR CMOS and restart. has display
-> contact RMA
If fail, contact RMA
Yes
Peripheral device issue

- HDD problem.
- CMOS setup error,
System fail to start or unstable
need to CLRCMOS. CLR CMOS and restart
a er modify BIOS se ng.
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CPU • LGA1151 socket for Intel ® Kabylake/Skylake processor

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7. USB 2.0 Ports

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

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

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To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to

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C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.

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* For reference only

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for

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Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:

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No. Components No. Components

1. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

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5. COM: Onboard Serial Port Header

* For reference only

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* For reference only

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

* For reference only

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No. Components No. Components

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With ATX_POWER power supply, users

and the ATX_POWER match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

Connecting 4-pin power cable

When installing 4-pin power cable, the

4-pin power cable

3. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header

4. BZ: Buzzer Header

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

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The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

Entering the Setup Utility

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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Resetting the Default CMOS Values

BIOS Navigation Keys

1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture

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Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

Choose the system default

System Date Thu 05/18/2017