C226 WS

User Manual

Version 1.0
Published June 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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Version 1.0
Published June 2013
Copyright©2013 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.
Copyright Notice:
No part of this documentation may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, or translated
in any language, in any form or by any means, except duplication of documentation by the
purchaser for backup purpose, without written consent of ASRock Inc.
Products and corporate names appearing in this documentation may or may not be
registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for
identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for
informational use only and subject to change without notice, and should not be
constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors
or omissions that may appear in this documentation.
With respect to the contents of this documentation, ASRock does not provide warranty of
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other countries.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”

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countries.

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 Contents
1 Introduction......................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents.......................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications.................................................................. 6
1.3 Unique Features............................................................. 8
1.4 Motherboard Layout........................................................ 9
1.5 I/O Panel ....................................................................... 11
1.6 Block Diagram .............................................................. 12
2 Installation........................................................... 13
2.1 Screw Holes.................................................................... 13
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions .......................................... 13
2.3 CPU Installation.............................................................. 14
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan.............................. 17
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)......................... 18
2.6 Expansion Slot (PCI and PCI Express Slot)........................ 20
2.7 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad
CrossFireXTM Operation Guide....................................... 22
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................... 25
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors . ........................... 26
2.10 Dr. Debug ................................................................... 32
2.11 Driver Installation Guide ............................................. 33
2.12 Teaming Function Operation Guide ............................ 34
3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY........................................... 35
3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 35
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar..................................................... 35
3.1.2 Navigation Keys.................................................... 36
3.2 Main Screen.................................................................... 36
3.3 OC Tweaker Screen....................................................... 37
3.4 Advanced Screen............................................................ 40
3.4.1 CPU Configuration................................................ 41
3.4.2 Chipset Configuration........................................... 43
3.4.3 Storage Configuration........................................... 45
3.4.4 Super IO Configuration......................................... 47
3.4.5 ACPI Configuration............................................... 48
3.4.6 USB Configuration................................................ 49
3.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection............................ 50
3.5 Tool................................................................................. 51
3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen.................... 52
3.7 Boot Screen.................................................................... 53

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 3.8 Security Screen.............................................................. 55
3.9 Exit Screen..................................................................... 56
4 Software Support................................................ 57
4.1 Install Operating System................................................. 57
4.2 Support CD Information.................................................. 57
4.2.1 Running Support CD............................................. 57
4.2.2 Drivers Menu......................................................... 57
4.2.3 Utilities Menu........................................................ 57
4.2.4 Contact Information............................................... 57
5 Trouble Shooting................................................. 58
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures........................................... 58
5.2 Technical Support Procedures........................................ 60
5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service................................ 60

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 Chapter 1: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock C226 WS motherboard, a reliable motherboard
produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent
performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and
endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contains introduction of the motherboard and step-
by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contains the configura-
tion guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without no-
tice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version
will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find
the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website as well.
ASRock website http://www.asrock.com
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit
our website for specific information about the model you are using.
www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock C226 WS Motherboard
(ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
ASRock C226 WS User Manual
ASRock C226 WS Support CD
6 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specifications

Physical Form Factor ATX

Status Dimension 12'' x 9.6'' (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v3/v4* product
family & Haswell i7, i5 , i3, Pentuim and
CPU
Celeron CPU
Processor *BIOS version 3.0 or above is required.
System Socket Single socket (LGA1150)
Power
6 power phase design
Phase
Chipset Intel® C226
BIOS BIOS Type 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS
Capacity 32GB DDR3 UDIMM
Socket 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM slots
System
Dual Channel DDR3 1600/1333 UDIMM and
Memory Type
ECC UDIMM
Voltage 1.35V, 1.5V
PCIe 3.0 x
2 slots (PCIE6/PCIE3: x16/x0 or x8/x8 mode)
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Expansion
PCIe 2.0 x 4 1 slot (PCIE1: x4 mode)
Slot
PCIe 2.0 x 1 3 slots (PCIE4/PCIE5/PCIE7)
PCI 1 slot (PCI2)
SATA
Intel® C226: 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
Controller
Storage Additional
2 x Marvell SE9172: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s
SATA
(1 share with eSATA)
Controller
Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the
Controller VGA outputs can be supported only with
processors which are GPU integrated
VRAM Max. shared memory 1760MB
- HDMI: max. resolution up to 4096x2304@
Graphics
24 Hz
- Display Port 1.2 : max. resolution up to
Output
3840x2160 @ 60 Hz
- DVI : max. resolution up to 1920x1200 @
60 Hz
Audio Audio Codec Realtek ALC1150

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 Interface Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Ethernet LAN
2 x Intel® i210
Controller
LAN Port
2
(RJ45)
PS/2 KB/
1
Mouse
VGA Port 1 x HDMI + 1 x DVI-I + 1 x DisplayPort
USB 2.0
4
Rear Panel Port
I/O USB 3.0
4
Port
COM Port N/A
SPDIF 1
eSATA3 1
1394 1
Audio 5 + 1 Jack
COM Port
1
Header
IR Header N/A

CIR Header N/A

Auxiliary
Panel 1 (includes chassis intrusion, front LAN LED)
Internal Header
Connectors TPM Header 1
Fan Header 6 (2 x 4-pin, 4 x 3-pin)
ATX Power 1 (24-pin) + 1 (8-pin)
USB 2.0
3 (each supports 2 USB 2.0)
Header
USB 3.0
1 (each supports 2 USB 3.0)
Header
1394
N/A
Header
Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 /
Support OS OS 7 64-bit / Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 R2
(64bit) and Linux compliant

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1.3 Unique Features

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash
ROM. This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update
system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-
DOS or Windows®. With this utility, you can press the <F6> key
during the POST or the <F2> key to enter into the BIOS setup
menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool and
save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or
hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks
without preparing an additional floppy diskette or other compli-
cated flash utility. Please be noted that the USB flash drive or
hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.

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1.4 Motherboard Layout

24.4cm (9.6 in)

Keyboard

B: USB1
T: USB0
USB 2.0
PS2

PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2

ATX12V1
DISPLAY1

DVI1

30.5cm (12.0 in)

HDMI1

DDR3_B2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A2 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
USB 3.0
T: USB2 Top:
B: USB3 RJ-45

ATXPWR1
IEEE 1394
eSATA_1

USB 2.0
T: USB2
B: USB3

USB 3.0
T: USB0 Top:
B: USB1 RJ-45
Central/Bass
Top:
REAR SPK
Center:
SPDIF
Optical
Bottom:

C226 WS
MIC IN
Bottom:

LINE IN
Top:
FRONT
Center:

CHA_FAN3

USB3_4_5

PCIE7
SATA3_0_1 SATA3_M2_M3 SATA3_M0_M1

PCIE6

PCIE5
CMOS

PCIE4
Battery
Intel
SATA3_2_3

C226
PCIE3
SATA3_4_5

Super Dr.
I/O PCI2 64Mb Debug
BIOS
RoHS SPEAKER1

PLED1

PCIE1 1
CLRCMOS1
1

HD_AUDIO1 COM1 AUX_PANEL1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 USB8_9 USB6_7 USB4_5 PLED PWRBTN
TPMS1

1 1 1 1
1 1 1 HDLED RESET
PANEL1

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No. Description
1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1)
2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
3 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2)
5 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A1, DDR3_B1)
6 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots (DDR3_A2, DDR3_B2)
7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8 USB 3.0 Header (USB3_4_5)
9 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M0_M1)
10 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_M2_M3)
11 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
12 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
13 SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
14 Dr. Debug
15 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER1)
16 Power LED Header (PLED1)
17 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
18 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
19 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5)
20 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7)
21 USB 2.0 Header (USB8_9)
22 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)
23 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
24 Auxiliary Panel Header (AUX_PANEL1)
25 TPM Header (TPMS1)
26 COM Port Header (COM1)
27 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
28 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3)

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1.5 I/O Panel

6 8
1 2 3 4 5 7 9

18 17 16 15 13 12 11 10
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No. Description No. Description

1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 10 Microphone (Pink)
2 DVI-I Port 11 Optical SPDIF Out Port
3 LAN RJ-45 Port 12 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_01)
4 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 13 IEEE 1394 Port
5 LAN RJ-45 Port 14 eSATA Connector
6 Central / Bass (Orange) 15 USB 3.0 Ports (USB3_23)
7 Rear Speaker (Black) 16 HDMI Port
8 Line In (Light Blue) 17 DisplayPort
9 Front Speaker (Lime) 18 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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 1.6 Block Diagram

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Haswell Bridge DIGITAL PORT B EjtqmbzQpsu!Dpoofdups
DIGITAL PORT C
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DIGITAL PORT C
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PCIE x1
100MHz QDJ.F!Y2!TMPU
QDJ.F!Y5!TMPU PCIE x4
100MHz
C226 PCIE x1
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Lynx Point PCIE x1
100MHz
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100MHz PCH PCIE x1
100MHz
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SPI FLASH SPI

64Mb
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 Chapter 2: Installation
This is an ATX form factor (12.0" x 9.6", 30.5 x 24.4 cm) motherboard. Before you
install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and
damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
components.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard’s components due to static
electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safety grounded object before you handle the components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-
static pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
5. When placing screws into the screw holes to secure the mother-
board to the chassis, please do not over-tighten the screws! Doing
so may damage the motherboard.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do
so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.

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2.3 Installing the CPU

1. Before you insert the 1150-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the
PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any
bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if
above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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3 4

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover
must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.

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2.4 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

1 2

N
FA
U_
CP

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2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM
slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical

(the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR3 DIMM pairs.
2. It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with
only one or three memory module installed.
3. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a
DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be dam-
aged.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Priority DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated
3 Populated Populated Populated Populated

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent
damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into
the slot at incorrect orientation.

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2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
There are 2 PCI slots and 5 PCI Express slots on this motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
PCIE slots: PCIE7/PCIE5/PCIE4 (PCIE 2.0 x1 slot) is used for a PCI Express x1
lane width card.
PCIE6 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width
graphics cards.
PCIE3 (PCIE 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graph-
ics cards.
PCIE1 (PCIE 2.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graph-
ics cards.

PCIE Slot Configurations

PCIE6 PCIE3 PCIE1

Single Graphics Card x16 N/A N/A

Two Graphics Cards in

x8 x8 N/A
CrossFireXTM Mode

Three Graphics Cards in

x8 x8 x4
3-Way CrossFireXTM Mode

Please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s chassis fan connector

(CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3) when using multiple graphics cards
for better thermal environment.

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Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power
supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the
documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware
settings for the card before you start the installation.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screws for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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2.7 CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM and Quad CrossFireXTM
Operation Guide
This motherboard supports CrossFireX TM, 3-way CrossFireX TM and Quad
CrossFireX TM that allows you to install up to three identical PCI Express
x16 graphics cards. Currently CrossFireX TM, 3-way CrossFireX TM and Quad
CrossFireX TM are supported with Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / 8 / 8 64-bit OS.

1. You should only use identical CrossFireX TM -ready graphics cards that are
AMD certified.
2. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports AMD CrossFireX TM
technology. Download the drivers from the AMD’s website: www.amd.com
3. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the
minimum power your system requires. It is recommended to use a AMD
certified PSU. Please refer to the AMD’s website for details.
4. If you pair a 12-pipe CrossFireX TM Edition card with a 16-pipe card, both
cards will operate as 12-pipe cards while in CrossFireX TM mode.
5. Different CrossFireX TM cards may require different methods to enable
CrossFireX TM. Please refer to AMD graphics card manuals for detailed
installation guide.

2.7.1 Installing Two CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE6

slot and the other graphics card to
PCIE3 slot. Make sure that the cards
are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2

Connect two graphics cards by install-

ing a CrossFire Bridge on the Cross-
Fire Bridge Interconnects on the top
of the graphics cards. (The CrossFire
Bridge is provided with the graphics
card you purchase, not bundled with
this motherboard. Please refer to your
graphics card vendor for details.)

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 Step 3

Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable

to the monitor connector or the DVI
connector of the graphics card that is
inserted to PCIE6 slot.

2.7.2 Installing Three CrossFireXTM-Ready Graphics Cards

Step 1

Insert one graphics card into PCIE6

slot, another graphics card to PCIE3
slot, and the other graphics card to
PCIE1 slot. Make sure that the cards
are properly seated on the slots.

Step 2

Use one CrossFire Bridge to connect

the graphics cards on PCIE6 and
PCIE3 slots, and use the other
CrossFire Bridge to connect the
graphics cards on PCIE3 and
PCIE1 slots. (The CrossFire Bridge
is provided with the graphics card
you purchase, not bundled with this
motherboard. Please refer to your
graphics card vendor for details.)

Step 3

Connect a VGA cable or a DVI cable

to the monitor connector or the DVI
connector of the graphics card that is
inserted to PCIE6 slot.

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2.7.3 Driver Installation and Setup

Step 1

Power on your computer and boot into OS.

Step 2

Remove the AMD drivers if you have any VGA drivers installed in your
system.

The Catalyst Uninstaller is an optional download. We recommend using this

utility to uninstall any previously installed Catalyst drivers prior to installation.
Please check AMD’s website for AMD driver updates.

Step 3

Install the required drivers and CATALYST Control Center then restart your
computer. Please check AMD’s website for details.

Step 4

Double-click the AMD Catalyst

AMD Catalyst Control Center Control Center icon in the Windows®
system tray.

Step 5

In the left pane, click Performance

and then AMD CrossFireX TM . Then
select Enable AMD CrossFireX and
click Apply. Select the GPU number
according to your graphics card and
click Apply.

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2.8 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are
setup. When the jumper cap is placed on
pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose
pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap
is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRCMOS1)
(see p.9, No. 18)
Default Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the
system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a
jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However,
please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need
to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot
up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS ac-
tion. Please be noted that the password, date, time, user default profile, 1394
GUID and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.

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2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps
over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the
motherboard!

Serial ATA3 Connectors These ten Serial ATA3 (SATA3)

SATA3_0_1 SATA3_M2_M3 SATA3_M0_M1

(SATA3_0_1: see p.9, No. 11) connectors support SATA data
(SATA3_2_3: see p.9, No. 12) cables for internal storage
(SATA3_4_5: see p.9, No. 13) devices. The current SATA3
(SATA3_M0_M1: see p.9, No. 9) interface allows up to 6.0 Gb/s
(SATA3_M2_M3: see p.9, No. 10) data transfer rate.
SATA3_2_3
SATA3_4_5

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data

Data Cable cable can be connected to the
(Optional) SATA / SATA2 / SATA3 hard
disk or the SATA2 / SATA3
connector on this motherboard.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB4_5) ports on the I/O panel, there are
(see p.9, No. 19) three USB 2.0 headers on this
motherboard. Each USB 2.0
header can support two USB 2.0
ports.
(9-pin USB6_7)
(see p.9, No. 20)

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(9-pin USB8_9) USB_PWR
(see p.9, No. 21) P-9
P+9
GND
DUMMY

GND
P+8
P-8
USB_PWR

USB 3.0 Header IntA_P0_D+ Besides four default USB 3.0

IntA_P0_D-
(19-pin USB3_4_5) GND
IntA_P0_SSTX+
ports on the I/O panel, there is
(see p.9, No. 8)
IntA_P0_SSTX-
GND one USB 3.0 header on this
IntA_P0_SSRX+
IntA_P0_SSRX-
Vbus
motherboard. This USB 3.0
header can support two USB 3.0
1 ports.
Vbus
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
DUMMY

TPM Header This connector supports a

(17-pin TPMS1) Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
(see p.9 No. 25) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certificates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network security, protects
digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.

Front Panel Audio Header GND This is an interface for front

PRESENCE#
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) MIC_RET
OUT_RET
panel audio cable that allows
(see p.9, No. 27) convenient connection and
1 control of audio devices.
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the
chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the
instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

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 B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need
to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.
E. To activate the front mic.
For Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit OS:
Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust
“Recording Volume”.

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel
(see p.9, No. 17) functions.

Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the
chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

PWRBTN (Power Switch):

Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure
the way to turn off your system using the power switch.
RESET (Reset Switch):
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset
switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a
normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the sys-
tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED
is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly
consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED,
speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign-ments are
matched correctly.

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Auxiliary Panel Header A B B
This header supports multiple
functions on the front panel,

12C_4_DATA#
(18-pin AUX_PANEL1)

12C_4_CLK#

LAN2_LINK
LAN1_LINK

LAN2_ACT
LAN1_ACT
(see p.9, No. 24) including the front panel SMB,

+5VSB
GND
NC
internet status indicator and
chassis intrusion pin.
1

CASEOPEN
GND
+5VSB
C

A. Front panel SMBus connecting pin (6-1 pin FPSMB)

This header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus)
equipment. It can be used for communication between peripheral
equipment in the system, which has slower transmission rates, and power
management equipment.
B. Internet status indicator (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)
These two 2-pin headers allow you to use the Gigabit internet indicator
cable to connect to the LAN status indicator. When this indicator flickers, it
means that the internet is properly connected.
C. Chassis intrusion pin (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This header is provided for host computer chassis with chassis intrusion
detection designs. In addition, it must also work with external detection
equipment, such as a chassis intrusion detection sensor or a microswitch.
When this function is activated, if any chassis component movement
occurs, the sensor will immediately detect it and send a signal to this
header, and the system will then record this chassis intrusion event. The
default setting is set to the CASEOPEN and GND pin; this function is off.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.
(see p.9, No. 15)

Power LED Header Please connect the chassis

(3-pin PLED1) power LED to this header to
(see p.9, No. 16) indicate system power status.
The LED is on when the system
is operating. The LED keeps
blinking in S1/S3 state. The
LED is off in S4 state or S5
state (power off).

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Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables
(4-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and match
(see p.9, No. 22) the black wire to the ground pin.

(3-pin CHA_FAN2)
(see p.9, No. 23)

(3-pin CHA_FAN3)
(see p.9, No. 28)

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)
(see p.9, No. 1)
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED

CPU Fan Connectors Please connect the CPU fan

(4-pin CPU_FAN1) cable to the connector and
(see p.9, No. 3) GND
+12V match the black wire to the
FAN_SPEED
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL ground pin.

Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin
CPU fan still can work successfully even without the fan speed control function.
If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on this
motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
Pin 1-3 Connected

3-Pin Fan Installation

(3-pin CPU_FAN2)
(see p.9, No. 4)
GND
+12V
FAN_SPEED

ATX Power Connector 12 24 Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.
(see p.9, No. 7)

1 13

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24

it can still work if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply.
To use the 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

1 13

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ATX 12V Power Connector 8 5
Please connect an ATX 12V
(8-pin ATX12V1) power supply to this connector.
(see p.9, No. 2) 4 1

Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5. 8 5

4-Pin ATX 12V Power Supply Installation 4 1

Serial port Header This COM1 header supports a

(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.9, No. 26)

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2.10 Dr. Debug
Dr. Debug is used to provide code information, which makes troubleshooting even
easier. Please see the diagrams below for reading the Dr. Debug codes.

Status Code Description

00 Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.
0d Problem related to memory, VGA card and other devices.
Please clear CMOS, re-install memory and VGA card, and remove other
USB, PCI devices.
01 - 54 Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear
(except 0d), CMOS.
5A- 60 If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using
other memory modules.
55 Memory could not be detected. Please re-install memory and CPU.
If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using
other memory modules.
61 - 91 Chipset initialization error. Please press reset or clear CMOS.
92 - 99 Problem related to PCI-E devices. Please re-install PCI-E devices or try
installing them in other slots.
If the problem still exists, please remove all PCI-E devices or try using
another VGA card.
A0 - A7 Problem related to IDE or SATA devices. Please re-install IDE and SATA
devices.
If the problem still exists, please clear CMOS and try removing all SATA
devices.
b0 Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory.
If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using
other memory modules.
* For X79 models, please try installing memory to DDR3_A1, B1, C1 and D1
slots.
b4 Problem related to USB devices. Please try removing all USB devices.
b7 Problem related to memory. Please re-install CPU and memory then clear
CMOS.
If the problem still exists, please install only one memory module or try using
other memory modules.
d6 VGA could not be recognized. Please clear CMOS and try re-installing the
VGA card.
If the problem still exists, please try installing the VGA card in other slots or
using other VGA cards.
d7 Keyboard and mouse could not be recognized. Please try re-installing
keyboard and mouse.
d8 Invalid Password.
FF Please check if CPU is installed correctly and then clear CMOS.

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2.11 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical
drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and
listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to
install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.

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2.12 Dual LAN and Teaming Operation Guide
Dual LAN with Teaming enabled on this motherboard allows two single
connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission
bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the
quality of transmission of distant images. Fault tolerance on the dual LAN
network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a
failed port to a working port.

The speed of transmission is subject to the actual network environment or

status even with Teaming enabled.

Before setting up Teaming, please make sure whether your Switch (or
Router) supports Teaming (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation). You can specify
a preferred adapter in Intel PROSet. Under normal conditions, the Primary
adapter handles all non-TCP/IP traffic. The Secondary adapter will receive
fallback traffic if the primary fails. If the Preferred Primary adapter fails, but
is later restored to an active status, control is automatically switched back to
the Preferred Primary adapter.

Step 1
From Device Manager, open the properties of a team.

Step 2
Click the Settings tab.

Step 3
Click the Modify Team button.

Step 4
Select the adapter you want to be the primary adapter and click the Set
Primary button.

If you do not specify a preferred primary adapter, the software will choose
an adapter of the highest capability (model and speed) to act as the default
primary. If a failover occurs, another adapter becomes the primary. The
adapter will, however, rejoin the team as a non-primary.

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 Chapter 3: UEFI SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your
system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. You
may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press
<F2> or <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by
pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the

following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference
purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on
your screen.

3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
Main To set up the system time/date information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
Tool Useful tools
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the
Operating System
Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu
bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You can also use the
mouse to click your required item.

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 3.1.2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation
key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Tab> Switch to next function
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<PGUP> Go to the previous page
<PGDN> Go to the next page
<HOME> Go to the top of the screen
<END> Go to the bottom of the screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F9> Load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> Save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<F12> Print screen
<ESC> Jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.2 Main Screen

When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display
the system overview.

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3.3 OC Tweaker Screen
In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

CPU Configuration
CPU Ratio
Use this item to change the ratio value of this motherboard.
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel SpeedStep technology is Intel’s new power saving technology. Pro-
cessors can switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points to en-
able power saving. The default value is [Enabled]. Configuration options:
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. If you install Windows® 7 / 8 and want to enable
this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. This item will be hidden if
the current CPU does not support Intel SpeedStep technology.

Please note that enabling this function may reduce CPU voltage and lead to system
stability or compatibility issues with some power supplies. Please set this item to
[Disabled] if above issues occur.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Use this item to enable or disable Intel Turbo Boost Mode Technology.
Turbo Boost Mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked fre-
quency in specific conditions. The default value is [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit
Use this item to configure long duration power limit in watts. The default
value is [Auto].
Long Duration Maintained
Use this item to configure time window which the long duration power is
maintained. The default value is [Auto].

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Short Duration Power Limit
Use this item to configure short duration power limit in watts. The default
value is [Auto].
Primary Plane Current Limit
Use this item to configure the maximum instantaneous current allowed for
the primary plane. The default value is [Auto].
GT Frequency
Configure the frequency of the integrated GPU.
GT Voltage Mode
Auto: For optimized settings. Adaptive: Add voltage to the integrated GPU
when the system is under heavy load. Override: The voltage is fixed.
GT Adaptive Voltage
Configure the fixed voltage added to the integrated GPU.
GT Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage added to the integrated GPU when the system is
under heavy load.
PCIE Spread Spectrum
Enable Spread Spectrum to reduce electromagnetic interference for pass-
ing EMI tests. Disable to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking.

DRAM Timing Configuration

DRAM Reference Clock
Select Auto for optimized settings.
DRAM Frequency
If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)
inserted and assign the appropriate frequency automatically.

FIVR Configuration
FIVR Switch Frequency Signature
Select whether to boost or lower the FIVR Switch Frequency.
FIVR Switch Frequency Offset
Configure the percentage of frequency boost or deduction.
CPU Override Voltage
Configure the voltage added to the CPU when the system is under heavy
load.
CPU Voltage Offset
Configure the dynamic CPU voltage added to the CPU.
CPU Cache Override Voltage
Add voltage to the CPU Cache when the system is under heavy load.

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CPU Cache Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage for the CPU Cache. Setting the voltage higher may
increase system stability when overclocking.
System Agent Voltage Offset
Configure the voltage for the System Agent. Setting the voltage higher
may increase system stability when overclocking.
CPU Analog IO Voltage Offset
CPU I/O Analog Voltage.
CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset
CPU I/O Digital Voltage.
CPU Integrated VR Faults
Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current
protection and over voltage protection for better overclocking capabilities.
CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Mode
Enable FIVR Efficiency Management for power saving. Disable for better
performance and overclocking capabilities.

Voltage Configuration
CPU Input Voltage
Configure the voltage for the CPU.
CPU Load-Line Calibration
CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop when the
system is under heavy load.
DRAM Voltage
Use this to configure DRAM Voltage. The default value is [Auto].
PCH 1.05V Voltage
Use this to configure PCH 1.05V Voltage. The default value is [Auto].

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3.4 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configu-
ration, Chipset Configuration, Storage Configuration, Super IO Configuration, ACPI
Configuration, USB Configuration and Serial Port Console Redirection.

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

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3.4.1 CPU Configuration

Intel TXT(LT) Support

Use this to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology .
Intel Hyper Threading Technology
Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows multiple threads to run on each
core, so that the overall performance on threaded software is improved.
Active Processor Cores
Select the number of cores to enable in each processor package.
CPU C States Support
Enable CPU C States Support for power saving. It is recommended to
keep C3, C6 and C7 all enabled for better power saving.
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Enable Enhanced Halt State (C1E) for lower power consumption.
CPU C3 State Support
Enable C3 sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C6 State Support
Enable C6 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
CPU C7 State Support
Enable C7 deep sleep state for lower power consumption.
Package C State Support
Enable CPU, PCIe, Memory, Graphics C State Support for power saving.

CPU Thermal Throttling

Enable CPU internal thermal control mechanisms to keep the CPU from
overheating.
No-Execute Memory Protection
Processors with No-Execution Memory Protection Technology may prevent
certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks.

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Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions, so that one computer
system can function as multiple virtual systems.
Hardware Prefetcher
Automatically prefetch data and code for the processor. Enable for better
performance.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Automatically prefetch the subsequent cache line while retrieving the
currently requested cache line. Enable for better performance.

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 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter

This allows you to select [Onboard], [PCI] or [PCI Express] as the boot
graphic adapter priority. The default value is [PCI Express].
VT-d
Use this to enable or disable Intel® VT-d technology (Intel® Virtualization
Technology for Directed I/O). The default value of this feature is [Disabled].
PCIE6 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE6.
PCIE3 Link Speed
Select the link speed for PCIE3.

Share Memory
Configure the size of memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics
processor when the system boots up.
IGPU Multi-Moniter
Select disable to disable the integrated graphics when an external
graphics card is installed. Select enable to keep the integrated graphics
enabled at all times.
Render Standby
Use this to enable or disable Render Standby by Internal Graphics Device.
The default value is [Enabled].

Onboard HD Audio
Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If
you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound
Card is plugged.
Front Panel
Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

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Onboard HDMI HD Audio
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard HDMI HD Audio feature.
Onboard 1394
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard 1394 feature.
Onboard LAN1
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN1 feature.
Onboard LAN2
This allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN2 feature.

Deep Sleep
Mobile platforms support Deep S4/S5 in DC only and desktop platforms
support Deep S4/S5 in AC only. The default value is [Disabled].
Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/power loss.
If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/power remains off when the power
recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/power resumes and the
system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Good Night LED

Use this item to enable or disable Power LED and LAN LED.
Onboard Debug Port LED
Use this item to enable or disable Onboard Debug Port LED.

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 3.4.3 Storage Configuration

SATA Controller(s)
Use this item to enable or disable the SATA Controller feature.
SATA Mode Selection
This item is for SATA3_0 to SATA3_5 ports. Use this to select SATA mode.
Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and [RAID Mode]. The
default value is [AHCI Mode].

AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) supports NCQ and other

new features that will improve SATA disk performance but IDE mode
does not have these advantages.

SATA Aggressive Link Power Management

Use this item to configure SATA Aggressive Link Power Management.
Dynamic Storage Accelerator
Keep this option enabled for higher HDD and SDD I/O performance, lower
latency and increased system responsiveness.
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.
Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analy-
sis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled]
and [Enabled].

Marvell SATA3 Operation Mode

This item is for SATA3_M0 and SATA3_M3 ports. Use this to select Mar-
vell SATA3 mode. Configuration options: [IDE Mode], [AHCI Mode] and
[RAID Mode]. The default value is [AHCI Mode].
Marvell SATA3 Bootable
Use this to enable or disable Marvell SATA Boot ROM. The default value
is [No].

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We recommend to use Intel® C226 SATA ports (SATA3_0 to
SATA3_5 ports) for your bootable devices. This will minimum
your boot time and get the best performance. But if you still
want to boot from Marvell SATA3 controller, you can still
enable this in UEFI.

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3.4.4 Super IO Configuration

Serial Port
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard serial port.
Serial Port Address
Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port. Configuration
options: [3F8h / IRQ4] and [3E8h / IRQ4].

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3.4.5 ACPI Configuration

Suspend to RAM
Use this item to select whether to auto-detect or disable the Suspend-to-
RAM feature. Selecting [Auto] will enable this feature if the OS supports it.
Check Ready Bit
Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.
ACPI HPET Table
Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is
[Enabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this
motherboard to submit Windows® certification.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system
from the power-soft-off mode.
PCI Devices Power On
Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.
Ring-In Power On
Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system
from the power-soft-off mode.
CIR Power On
Use this item to enable or disable CIR to power on the system.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the
system.
USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote to turn on the
system from the power-soft-off mode.

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USB Mouse Power On
Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse to turn on the system from
the power-soft-off mode.

3.4.6 USB Configuration

USB Controller
Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.
Intel USB 3.0 Mode
Use this item to enable or disable the use of Intel USB 3.0 mode.
Legacy USB Support
Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four
configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [UEFI Setup Only].
The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the
details of these four options:
[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.
[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.
[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and
UEFI setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility is-
sues, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.
[UEFI Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under UEFI
setup and Windows / Linux OS.
Legacy USB 3.0 Support
Use this option to enable or disable legacy support for USB 3.0 devices.
The default value is [Enabled].

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3.4.7 Serial Port Console Redirection

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3.5 Tool

UEFI Update Utility

Instant Flash
Instant Flash is a UEFI flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This conve-
nient UEFI update tool allows you to update system UEFI without enter-
ing operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just save the new
UEFI file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive and launch this
tool, then you can update your UEFI only in a few clicks without prepar-
ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please
be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file
system. If you execute Instant Flash utility, the utility will show the UEFI
files and their respective information. Select the proper UEFI file to up-
date your UEFI, and reboot your system after the UEFI update process is
completed.

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3.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,
including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU
fan speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

CPU Fan 1 & 2 Setting

This allows you to set CPU fan 1 & 2’s speed.
Chassis Fan 1 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 1’s speed.
Chassis Fan 2 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 2’s speed.
Chassis Fan 3 Setting
This allows you to set chassis fan 3’s speed.
Over Temperature Protection
Use this to enable or disable Over Temperature Protection. The default
value is [Enabled].
Watch Dog Timer
This allows you to enable or disable the Watch Dog Timer. The default
value is [Disabled].
Case Open Feature
This allows you to enable or disable case open detection feature. The de-
fault is value [Enabled].
Clear Status
This option appears only when the case open has been detected. Use this
option to keep or clear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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3.7 Boot Screen
In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-
ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Fast Boot
Fast Boot minimizes your computer’s boot time. There are three con-
figuration options: [Disabled], [Fast] and [Ultra Fast]. The default value is
[Disabled]. Please refer to below descriptions for the details of these three
options:
[Disabled] - Disable Fast Boot.
[Fast] - The only restriction is you may not boot by using an USB flash
drive.
[Ultra Fast] - There are a few restrictions.
1. Only supports Windows® 8 UEFI operating system.
2. You will not be able to enter BIOS Setup (Clear CMOS or run utility
in Widows® to enter BIOS Setup).
3. If you are using an external graphics card, the VBIOS must support
UEFI GOP in order to boot.

Onboard LAN1 Boot

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN1 feature.
Onboard LAN2 Boot
Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN2 feature.

Setup Prompt Timeout

This shows the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Bootup Num-Lock
If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock
function after boot-up.

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Boot Beep
Select whether the Boot Beep should be turned on or off when the
system boots up. Please note that a buzzer is needed.
Full Screen Logo
Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [En-
abled].
AddOn ROM Display
Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option “Full
Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when the
system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]
and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.
Boot Failure Guard Count
Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

CSM
Please disable CSM when you enable Fast Boot option. The default value
is [Enabled].

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3.8 Security Screen
In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.
For the user password, you may also clear it.

Secure Boot
Use this to enable or disable Secure Boot. The default value is [Disabled].

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3.9 Exit Screen

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, the following message “Save configuration
changes and exit setup?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] to save the changes
and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY.
Discard Changes and Exit
When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes and
exit setup?” will pop-out. Select [Yes] to exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
without saving any changes.
Discard Changes
When you select this option, the following message “Discard changes?”
will pop-out. Select [Yes] to discard all changes.
Load UEFI Defaults
Load UEFI default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used
for this operation.

Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device

Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell64.efi) from one of the
available filesystem devices.

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 Chapter 4: Software Support
4.1 Install Operating System
This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 8 / 8
64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use
the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for more information.

4.2 Support CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and
useful utilities that enhance the motherboard’s features.

4.2.1 Running The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your
computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double
click on the file “ASRSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to
display the menu.

4.2.2 Drivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available device’s drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.3 Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the application softwares that the motherboard sup-
ports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

4.2.4 Contact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome
to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your
dealer for further information.

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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures
Follow the procedures below to troubleshoot your system.

Always unplug the power cord before adding, removing or changing

any hardware components. Failure to do so may cause physical
injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.

1. Disconnect the power cable and check whether the PWR LED is off.
2. Unplug all cables, connectors and remove all add-on cards from the
motherboard. Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.
3. Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the
chassis.
4. Install a CPU and fan on the motherboard, then connect the chassis speaker
and power LED.

If there is no power...
1. Confirm that there are no short circuits between the motherboard and the
chassis.
2. Make sure that the jumpers are set to default settings.
3. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.
4. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery
if it does not.

If there is no video...
1. Try replugging the monitor cables and power cord.
2. Check for memory errors.

If there are memory errors...

1. Verify that the DIMM modules are properly seated in the slots.
2. Use recommended DDR3 1600/1333/1066 ECC DIMMs.
3. If you have installed more than one DIMM modules, they should be identical
with the same brand, speed, size and chip-type.
4. Try inserting different DIMM modules into different slots to identify faulty ones.
5. Check the settings of the 115V/230V switch on the power supply.

Unable to save system setup configurations...

1. Verify if the battery on the motherboard provides ~3VDC. Install a new battery
if it does not.
2. Confirm whether your power supply provides adaquate and stable power.

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Other problems...
1. Try searching keywords related to your problem on ASRock’s FAQ page:
http://www.asrock.com/support/faq.asp
2. Try downloading and updating the latest UEFI on ASRock’s website:
http://www.asrock.com/support/download.asp

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5.2 Technical Support Procedures
If you have tried the troubleshooting procedures mentioned above and the problems
are still unsolved, please contact ASRock’s technical support with the following
information:

1. Your contact information

2. Model name, BIOS version and problem type.
3. System configuration.
4. Problem description.

You may contact ASRock’s technical support at:

http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp

5.3 Returning Merchandise for Service

For warranty service, the receipt or a copy of your invoice marked with the date
of purchase is required. By calling your vendor or going to our RMA website
(http://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=RMA) you may obtain a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
The RMA number should be displayed on the outside of the shipping carton
which is mailed prepaid or hand-carried when you return the motherboard to the
manufacturer. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must
be mailed when service is complete.

This warranty does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to
alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

Contact your distributor first for any product related problems during the warranty
period.

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