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... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi CS-B specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
... iv About this guide iv Package contents vi CS-B specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.6 Jumpers 1-10 1.7 Connectors 1-11 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Software support 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.3 My Favorites 2-9 2.4 Main menu 2-10...
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... you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical... fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is ...
... you are using the product, ensure all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. Detailed descriptions fo the BIOS parameters are not sure about the voltage of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical... fix it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your power supply is ...
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...circuit prevention, protects your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Total ESD Guard: Strongest electrostatic protection for better thermal performance - ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF 10K Ti-Cap - CS-B specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Q87 Express...pop Function, Front Panel Retasking * Use a chassis with mini PCIe. ASUS Q-DIMM - Layout Design: Maximized microATX layout for maximum lifespan - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS Watchdog Timer AP: Your system will not be usable. TUF MOSFETS ...
...circuit prevention, protects your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Total ESD Guard: Strongest electrostatic protection for better thermal performance - ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - TUF 10K Ti-Cap - CS-B specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Q87 Express...pop Function, Front Panel Retasking * Use a chassis with mini PCIe. ASUS Q-DIMM - Layout Design: Maximized microATX layout for maximum lifespan - ASUS MyLogo 2™ - ASUS Watchdog Timer AP: Your system will not be usable. TUF MOSFETS ...
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viii CS-B specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-I port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DisplayPort port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ... 1 x DIS ME jumper TPM IC onboard 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
viii CS-B specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x DVI-I port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x DisplayPort port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ... 1 x DIS ME jumper TPM IC onboard 128 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS v2.5, ACPI v2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) MicroATX form factor: 9.6"x 9.6" (24...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CS-B 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 1 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ...SATA6G_4 USB3_56 LAN1_USB34 AUDIO Intel I217LM RTL 8111G CHA_FAN1 BATTERY USB3_12 CHA_FAN2 5 Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® Q87 6 MSATA_MPCIE SB_PWR 7 16Mb BIOS ALC 887VD CS-B PCIEX16_2 5 SATA6G_3 CHASSIS LPT COM2 COM1 USB910 USB1112 SPEAKER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 8 CLRTC AAFP DIS_ME F_PANEL 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 9 1-2 Chapter...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis CS-B 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 12 3 1 21.8cm(8.6in) 4 1 24.4cm(9.6in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 ...SATA6G_4 USB3_56 LAN1_USB34 AUDIO Intel I217LM RTL 8111G CHA_FAN1 BATTERY USB3_12 CHA_FAN2 5 Super I/O PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 ASM 1083 PCI1 Intel® Q87 6 MSATA_MPCIE SB_PWR 7 16Mb BIOS ALC 887VD CS-B PCIEX16_2 5 SATA6G_3 CHASSIS LPT COM2 COM1 USB910 USB1112 SPEAKER SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 8 CLRTC AAFP DIS_ME F_PANEL 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 9 1-2 Chapter...
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... describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS CS-B 1-9 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out 1 with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS CS-B 1-9 Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it flips out 1 with your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 CS-B CS-B Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. shared - - - -... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. You can clear the CMOS...
... the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. CLRTC 12 23 CS-B CS-B Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. shared - - - -... powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1.6 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to reenter data. You can clear the CMOS...
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...-D port. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to enable or disable the Intel®...the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS CS-B 1-11 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. DisplayPort. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 3. DIS_ME 12 23 CS-B CS-B Intel® ME jumper Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . DVI...
...-D port. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to enable or disable the Intel®...the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. ASUS CS-B 1-11 This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. DisplayPort. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.... Recall (C.P.R.) feature. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is not compatible with DVI-I. 3. DIS_ME 12 23 CS-B CS-B Intel® ME jumper Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . DVI...
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... cap. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-..., set to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 5. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CS-B PIN 1 CS-B Chassis intrusion connector ASUS CS-B 1-15 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
... cap. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is set the item to [HD]. By default, this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-..., set to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 5. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CS-B PIN 1 CS-B Chassis intrusion connector ASUS CS-B 1-15 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this...
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... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CS-B CS-B Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND CS-B CS-B SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...
... cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. 7. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CS-B CS-B Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN +5V CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN... RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND CS-B CS-B SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the...
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... Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS CS-B 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
... Click to automatically update your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. ASUS CS-B 2-1 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash ... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash ... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Press to switch to...
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... USB flash drive that allows you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS CS-B 2-3 Doing so can use as shown. This utility also allows you ...to copy the current BIOS file that you to recover BIOS settings. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during...
... USB flash drive that allows you can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS CS-B 2-3 Doing so can use as shown. This utility also allows you ...to copy the current BIOS file that you to recover BIOS settings. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during...
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...ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 CS-B 0307 08/12/2013 CS... drive and select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer. The...
...ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 CS-B 0307 08/12/2013 CS... drive and select the optical drive as below. Booting the system to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . 2. Boot your computer. The...
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...you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. ASUS CS-B 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you always... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
...you have disconnected them. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. ASUS CS-B 2-5 Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to exit BIOS Updater. Select Yes and press . BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you always... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...
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... Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the ...mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...
... Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the ...mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ...
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Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS CS-B 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending ...on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS ...
Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to the system. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode or press F7. ASUS CS-B 2-7 The figure below shows an example of the selected mode on the right hand side • The boot device options vary depending ...on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu (F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to configure the BIOS ...
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Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window ... of a field, select it and press to enter notes of the activities that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can easily save and access your personal space where you have... screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for...
Use the navigation keys to select items in BIOS. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window ... of a field, select it and press to enter notes of the activities that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is user-configurable, you can easily save and access your personal space where you have... screen are items that do not fit on the screen. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for...
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... [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you want to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My... Favorites page. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the...
... [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.4.1 System Language [English] Allows you want to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Use the arrow keys to select an item that you to add. When using a mouse, hover the pointer to My... Favorites page. Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to set the system date. 2.4.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the...
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...able to see or change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item...the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator password: 1. To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS CS-B 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press...
...able to see or change the system security settings. • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Confirm the password when prompted. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item...the Create New Password box, key in the BIOS setup program. Select the Administrator Password item and press . 2. To change an administrator password: 1. To change a user password: 1. The User Password item on top of the screen show Installed. ASUS CS-B 2-11 Select the Administrator Password item and press...