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...Contents...4 M5NM1AI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-3-1 Single Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-3-2 Installing a Memory 11 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-5 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 The Main Menu 23 2-2 Advanced Menu 25 2-2-1 CPU Configuration 26 2-2-2 SATA Configuration 28 2-2-3 USB Configuration 29 2-2-4 Super IO Configuration 30 2-2-5 H/W Monitor...32 2-3 Chipset Menu 33 2-4 Boot Menu...34 2-5 Security Menu 35 2-6 Save & Exit Menu 36...
...Contents...4 M5NM1AI Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the Memory 10 1-3-1 Single Channel Memory Configuration 10 1-3-2 Installing a Memory 11 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-5 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 The Main Menu 23 2-2 Advanced Menu 25 2-2-1 CPU Configuration 26 2-2-2 SATA Configuration 28 2-2-3 USB Configuration 29 2-2-4 Super IO Configuration 30 2-2-5 H/W Monitor...32 2-3 Chipset Menu 33 2-4 Boot Menu...34 2-5 Security Menu 35 2-6 Save & Exit Menu 36...
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... BATTERY 17 ATX 18 F_PANEL 19 COMB 20 SATA0/SATA1 21 COMA 22 F_USB 23 TP_USB 24 MIN_PCIE 25 PCIE1X 26 F_AUDIO Description Audio connectors RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (buttom) RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (buttom) HDMI port VGA port DisplayPort connector Keyboard and mouse connectors 4 pin power connector Embedded porcessor CPU fan connector System fan connector DDR3 SO-DIMM slot DDR3 SO-DIMM slot Intel 82NM10 Platform Controller Hub (NM10) Clear CMOS jumper Battery socket 20 pin power connector Front panel header Serial port cable header SATA 3Gb/s connectors Serial port cable...
... BATTERY 17 ATX 18 F_PANEL 19 COMB 20 SATA0/SATA1 21 COMA 22 F_USB 23 TP_USB 24 MIN_PCIE 25 PCIE1X 26 F_AUDIO Description Audio connectors RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (buttom) RJ45 LAN port (top) / USB 2.0 ports (buttom) HDMI port VGA port DisplayPort connector Keyboard and mouse connectors 4 pin power connector Embedded porcessor CPU fan connector System fan connector DDR3 SO-DIMM slot DDR3 SO-DIMM slot Intel 82NM10 Platform Controller Hub (NM10) Clear CMOS jumper Battery socket 20 pin power connector Front panel header Serial port cable header SATA 3Gb/s connectors Serial port cable...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or...
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...; Graphics Storage Interface ŠŠ 1 x Mini PCI Express slot (Half size) 1 x PCI Express x1 solt Build in Intel® processor 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear I/O) ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0 headers ŠŠ 1 x USB 2.0 headers (4 pin/Touch panel devices) ŠŠ 1 x 4 pin power connector ŠŠ 1 x 20 pin power connector ŠŠ 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x System fan header ŠŠ 1 x Front panel header ŠŠ 1 x Front Audio...
...; Graphics Storage Interface ŠŠ 1 x Mini PCI Express slot (Half size) 1 x PCI Express x1 solt Build in Intel® processor 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0 ports (Rear I/O) ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0 headers ŠŠ 1 x USB 2.0 headers (4 pin/Touch panel devices) ŠŠ 1 x 4 pin power connector ŠŠ 1 x 20 pin power connector ŠŠ 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x System fan header ŠŠ 1 x Front panel header ŠŠ 1 x Front Audio...
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... before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in order starting from the power outlet before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-3-1 Single Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Single Channel Technology. A memory module can be used. • Always turn...
... before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in order starting from the power outlet before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-3-1 Single Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Single Channel Technology. A memory module can be used. • Always turn...
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... firmly. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to the memory module. Installation Step: Step 1. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Step 3. 1-3-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to remove the DIMM module. 1 2 - 11 - Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... firmly. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to the memory module. Installation Step: Step 1. A memory module can be installed In only one direction. Step 3. 1-3-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to remove the DIMM module. 1 2 - 11 - Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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... primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to transmit audio, USB, and other forms of the LAN port LEDs. Microphone cab be used . • When After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a computer monitor, though it can be used to video loop thru function. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition...
... primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to transmit audio, USB, and other forms of the LAN port LEDs. Microphone cab be used . • When After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a computer monitor, though it can be used to video loop thru function. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition...
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Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that...
Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that...
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... the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Hardware Installation 9) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb...
... the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Hardware Installation 9) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb...
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... should face up). • Used batteries must be sure to do so may be lost. • Always turn off your computer, be handled in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Failure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to the motherboard. - 20 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or...
... should face up). • Used batteries must be sure to do so may be lost. • Always turn off your computer, be handled in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Failure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to the motherboard. - 20 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or...
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... motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to select the screen Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup...
... motherboard. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to select the screen Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup...
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... items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Chipset Northbridge and Southbridge additional features configuration. Boot This setup page provides items for configuration of boot sequence. Security Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make changes in effect.
... items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.) Chipset Northbridge and Southbridge additional features configuration. Boot This setup page provides items for configuration of boot sequence. Security Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make changes in effect.
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... menu display submenu options for configuring the function of multiple option ROMs (Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch. Options available: Legacy ROM/EFI Compatible. ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is Legacy ROM. Options available: S1(CPU Stop Clock)/S3(Suspend to access the related submenu screen. Default setting is pressed. BIOS Setup PCI ROM Priority In case of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to RAM). Suspend Disabled...
... menu display submenu options for configuring the function of multiple option ROMs (Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible), specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch. Options available: Legacy ROM/EFI Compatible. ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is Legacy ROM. Options available: S1(CPU Stop Clock)/S3(Suspend to access the related submenu screen. Default setting is pressed. BIOS Setup PCI ROM Priority In case of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to RAM). Suspend Disabled...
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... is Disabled. - 27 - Default setting is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can execute their threads, thereby improving performance. Default setting is Enabled. Hyper-Threading Displays the processor Hyper-Threading support information. BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. Execute Disable Bit When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of the processor core. This provides some protection against buffer overflow attacks. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Hyper-threading The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to...
... is Disabled. - 27 - Default setting is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can execute their threads, thereby improving performance. Default setting is Enabled. Hyper-Threading Displays the processor Hyper-Threading support information. BIOS Setup Default setting is Enabled. Execute Disable Bit When this item enabled, the processor prevents the execution of the processor core. This provides some protection against buffer overflow attacks. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Hyper-threading The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to...
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AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI function and runs in the computer. BIOS Setup - 28 - Configure SATA as Select the on chip SATA type. IDE Mode: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI functionality. Default setting is AHCI Mode. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. System will automatically detect HDD type. 2-2-2 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/SATA Port 1 The category identifies Serial ATA type of hard disk that are installed in the IDE emulation mode.
AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI function and runs in the computer. BIOS Setup - 28 - Configure SATA as Select the on chip SATA type. IDE Mode: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI functionality. Default setting is AHCI Mode. Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. System will automatically detect HDD type. 2-2-2 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/SATA Port 1 The category identifies Serial ATA type of hard disk that are installed in the IDE emulation mode.
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...a floppy disk drive or a hard drive. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Auto. (Note) This item is set to Manual, you attach USB types of device. - 29 - Device reset time-out Define USB device reset start unit command timeout. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI Hand-off function. Options available: 1 sec/5 sec/10 sec/20 sec. BIOS Setup When this item is present only if you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. Default setting is Enabled. 2-2-3 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enables or disables...
...a floppy disk drive or a hard drive. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Options available: Auto. (Note) This item is set to Manual, you attach USB types of device. - 29 - Device reset time-out Define USB device reset start unit command timeout. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI Hand-off function. Options available: 1 sec/5 sec/10 sec/20 sec. BIOS Setup When this item is present only if you can press numeric keys to configure desired values. Default setting is Enabled. 2-2-3 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enables or disables...
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...Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 /IO=3E8h; BIOS Setup When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for serial port 0 and serial port 1 settings. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 0/1 base I/O addressand IRQ. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/IO=2E8h; Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Auto/IO=3F8; Change Settings Change Serial Port 3/4 device settings. Serial Port When enabled allows you to enter advanced meun for the serial port. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Display the mode name of Super IO chip. Serial Port 0/1 Configuration...
...Options available: Enabled/Disabled. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 /IO=3E8h; BIOS Setup When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for serial port 0 and serial port 1 settings. Device Settings Displays the Serial Port 0/1 base I/O addressand IRQ. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/IO=2E8h; Default setting is Enabled. Options available: Auto/IO=3F8; Change Settings Change Serial Port 3/4 device settings. Serial Port When enabled allows you to enter advanced meun for the serial port. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Display the mode name of Super IO chip. Serial Port 0/1 Configuration...
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...controllers. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Power On: System power state when AC cord is HD Audio. Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. 2-3 Chipset Menu Restore AC Power Loss This option provides user to the last sate when AC power is Enabled. BIOS Setup Azalia Controller Enable/Disable onboard audio controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is re-plugged. Default setting is removed. LAN PXE ROM Enable/Disable Boot Option for PXE device with option ROM. Last State: Set system to set the mode of LAN1/2 MAC address. Erp Support Enable...
...controllers. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Power On: System power state when AC cord is HD Audio. Options available: Power On/Power Off/Last State. 2-3 Chipset Menu Restore AC Power Loss This option provides user to the last sate when AC power is Enabled. BIOS Setup Azalia Controller Enable/Disable onboard audio controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is re-plugged. Default setting is removed. LAN PXE ROM Enable/Disable Boot Option for PXE device with option ROM. Last State: Set system to set the mode of LAN1/2 MAC address. Erp Support Enable...
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...Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/2/3 Press [Enter] to select power-on state for NumLock function. Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State Allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. UEFI device. 2. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is On. Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Press [Enter] for boot devices in the following secquence: 1. 2-4 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot priority. Network device. By default, the server searches for advanced configuration. Hard drive. 3. BIOS Setup - 34 - Options...
...Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1/2/3 Press [Enter] to select power-on state for NumLock function. Boot Configuration Bootup NumLock State Allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. UEFI device. 2. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is On. Floppy Drive BBS Priorities Press [Enter] for boot devices in the following secquence: 1. 2-4 Boot Menu The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot priority. Network device. By default, the server searches for advanced configuration. Hard drive. 3. BIOS Setup - 34 - Options...
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..., and Set User Password fields. There are two types of passwords that you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. A user can set: • Adminstrator Password Entering this password will restrict a user's access to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. • User Password Entering this field, a Administrator Password must first be set. To enable or disable this password will allow the user to the Setup menus. BIOS Setup AdministratorPassword Press Enter to configure the user password. - 35...
..., and Set User Password fields. There are two types of passwords that you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. A user can set: • Adminstrator Password Entering this password will restrict a user's access to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. • User Password Entering this field, a Administrator Password must first be set. To enable or disable this password will allow the user to the Setup menus. BIOS Setup AdministratorPassword Press Enter to configure the user password. - 35...
