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... 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .....E.n.t.er.B.I.O.S.S..et.u.p 20 Main...21 Advanced 23 Power Management 28 .....H.ea.lt.h...30 Chipset 31 Boot...32 Security 33 Save & Exit 34 Chapter 4 CD...
... 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .....E.n.t.er.B.I.O.S.S..et.u.p 20 Main...21 Advanced 23 Power Management 28 .....H.ea.lt.h...30 Chipset 31 Boot...32 Security 33 Save & Exit 34 Chapter 4 CD...
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... supply before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) ■...
... supply before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology) ■...
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... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory !
... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If you begin to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory !
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... with the expansion card in your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics... card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
... with the expansion card in your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics... card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
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... used to the USB ports on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. Serial ATA II interface allows up to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. TPM Connector : TPM1 The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability...
... used to the USB ports on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. Serial ATA II interface allows up to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. TPM Connector : TPM1 The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability...
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...prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. However, in this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Put a metal object(such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Plug in �g��s�. ■ D��o��n�o�t...them. This will clear CMOS data. 3. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Clear CMOS data is recommended. It can also be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it on....
...prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. However, in this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Put a metal object(such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Plug in �g��s�. ■ D��o��n�o�t...them. This will clear CMOS data. 3. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Clear CMOS data is recommended. It can also be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it on....
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...; Management Engine function. 1 Enable 2 (Default) 3 1 Disable 2 3 PCH_ME_ENABLE ! Set the jumper to improve management of corporate assets. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. 18 Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. 2 CAUTION Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This...
...; Management Engine function. 1 Enable 2 (Default) 3 1 Disable 2 3 PCH_ME_ENABLE ! Set the jumper to improve management of corporate assets. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. 18 Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. 2 CAUTION Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This...
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... error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You want to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released... BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is for reference only. This ...
... error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You want to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released... BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is for reference only. This ...
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... system features can press key to Setup. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 20 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to prevent unauthorized use of the screen, you can be responsible for... the chipset can be changed through this menu. Power on . If you set to optimal default may cause problem if you to key in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be set up through this menu. It means, if your system loading is to adjust...
... system features can press key to Setup. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 20 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to prevent unauthorized use of the screen, you can be responsible for... the chipset can be changed through this menu. Power on . If you set to optimal default may cause problem if you to key in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be set up through this menu. It means, if your system loading is to adjust...
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Model Name H61MXE ME FW Version 8.0.0.1351 Total Memory MAC Address 2048 MB... to select a field. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.5.1 BIOS Version BB3F1D06 Build Date and Time 12/16/2011 18:45:43 Set the Date. Use [ENTER.... ► Access Level It displays your current access level. Month-month from 1 to 12. The three fields of BIOS . 21 If you enter system with administrator password, this information and discuss with a user password, it will dispaly "...
Model Name H61MXE ME FW Version 8.0.0.1351 Total Memory MAC Address 2048 MB... to select a field. Main Aptio Setup Utility - Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit BIOS Information BIOS Vendor American Megatrends Core Version 4.6.5.1 BIOS Version BB3F1D06 Build Date and Time 12/16/2011 18:45:43 Set the Date. Use [ENTER.... ► Access Level It displays your current access level. Month-month from 1 to 12. The three fields of BIOS . 21 If you enter system with administrator password, this information and discuss with a user password, it will dispaly "...
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3 ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► CPU Brand Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address. 22
3 ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► CPU Brand Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address. 22
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... You can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Performance Tuning Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Power Limit 1 Value (1/8 Watt) T�h��is��it...
... You can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Performance Tuning Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Power Limit 1 Value (1/8 Watt) T�h��is��it...
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... saving mode of time. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc A d v anced Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3] Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. The status of the computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can be down after an...
... saving mode of time. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc A d v anced Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Enable Hibernation [Enabled] ACPI Sleep State [S3] Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. The status of the computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can be down after an...
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If don't enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Instrusion Alarm don't clear,it will appear. Default value is used to enable or disable case open ...
If don't enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Instrusion Alarm don't clear,it will appear. Default value is used to enable or disable case open ...
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..., select [No] or to return to the main menu. ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are corresponding to work. ► Boot Override BIOS auto detect the presence of this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to improve the performances of system components. Select... this motherboard. Select and then press to the main menu. ► Discard Changes and Reset If you select this default, BIOS have set cannot be set the optimal performance parameters of system to let you want to boot from and press , then the system ...
..., select [No] or to return to the main menu. ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are corresponding to work. ► Boot Override BIOS auto detect the presence of this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to improve the performances of system components. Select... this motherboard. Select and then press to the main menu. ► Discard Changes and Reset If you select this default, BIOS have set cannot be set the optimal performance parameters of system to let you want to boot from and press , then the system ...
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Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. If the option is selectable, it will take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading....values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at any time. CAUTION ! Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 38 4 CAUTION FOX ONE FOX ONE is a feature of FOX ONE, which can Modify system performance settings, such ...
Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. If the option is selectable, it will take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading....values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at any time. CAUTION ! Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 38 4 CAUTION FOX ONE FOX ONE is a feature of FOX ONE, which can Modify system performance settings, such ...
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... Operating Systems Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 50 Show current BIOS information Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar *** : please refer to [Disabled] when running this...
... Operating Systems Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 50 Show current BIOS information Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar *** : please refer to [Disabled] when running this...
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... its name down to confirm. Backup This page can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. Default directory is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM" for more detail. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory which directory to load your... file name will be enabled in a file name, then click "Save" to find it out from a local file. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Key in Vista. FOX LiveUpdate can be automatically generated. Update This page helps you to load a local...
... its name down to confirm. Backup This page can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. Default directory is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM" for more detail. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory which directory to load your... file name will be enabled in a file name, then click "Save" to find it out from a local file. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Key in Vista. FOX LiveUpdate can be automatically generated. Update This page helps you to load a local...
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...drivers from Internet. Click "start ", it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Then follow the wizard to update Search new BIOS from Internet 52 Update Driver This page lets you update your system...Current information Search new drivers from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to finish the update operation. Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Online Update 2-1 Online Update - 2.
...drivers from Internet. Click "start ", it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Then follow the wizard to update Search new BIOS from Internet 52 Update Driver This page lets you update your system...Current information Search new drivers from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to finish the update operation. Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Online Update 2-1 Online Update - 2.
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Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet Close the window Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed utility information 54 Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click "start", it will search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet. 4 2-4 Online Update -
Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet Close the window Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed utility information 54 Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click "start", it will search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet. 4 2-4 Online Update -