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under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
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manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for informa- tion technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you oper- ate your system.
  • Page 4 Safety cautions and warnings Optical Drive Safety Information Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instructions. WARNING: Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci- fied in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction..................1 Specification..................2 Front and Rear I/O................3 Packing Contents................5 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the PC System Quick Installtion..............7 Chapter 3...
  • Page 6 37 37 37 37 37 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........37 Start up problems after prolong use..........38 Maintenance and care tips............38 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart..........39...
  • Page 7: Introducing The Pc

    Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction Thank you for choosing 1L SF100 of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. ® Supports LGA1151 Socket for Intel Skylake processor and a dimension of 173mm (H)* 176mm (D)* 33mm (W), 1L SFF provides the features of low power consumption (working with a 90Watt power adaptor), and space saving.
  • Page 8: Specification

    Specification Chipset • Intel ® Q170 CPU Support ® • Supports LGA1151 Socket for Intel Skylake processor (up to 35W) Memory • 2 x SO-DIMM up to 32 GB, Dual-channel • Intel ® HD graphics from CPU Graphics • Support 4K resolution and DX12 for Intel Skylake-S Storage •...
  • Page 9: Front And Rear I/O

    Front and Rear I/O Press the prower button to turn the system on and 1. Power Button off. 2. Power LED This is the power LED light. 3. HDD LED This is the HDD LED light. 4. USB 2.0 Connectors The USB 2.0 connector is used for USB 2.0 devices, such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and other USB 2.0-compatible devices.
  • Page 10 8. USB 3.0 Connectors Connecting USB 3.0 Devices. 9. Kensington This is the security lock. 10. LAN Connecting the Network. 11. HD Audio Microphone Jack/ Headphone Jack. 12. COM Port (optional) Connecting a serial port extension bracket. 13. HDMI Port Connect display device to the HDMI port.
  • Page 11: Packing Contents

    Packing Contents Driver DVD Manual Power Stand NOTE: Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing. Introducing the PC...
  • Page 12 Memo Introducing the PC...
  • Page 13: Installing The Pc

    Chapter 2 Installing the PC System Quick Installation 1. Connecting HDMI device. 2. Connecting VGA Monitor. (D-SUB Connector) 3. The USB connector is for attaching USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and other USB-compatible device. Installing the PC...
  • Page 14 4. Connecting the Network. (LAN Connector) 5. Connecting the Microphone. (Microphone Jack) 6. Connecting Speakers or Headphones. (Headphone Jack) 7. Connecting Power. (DC jack) Installing the PC...
  • Page 15: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 16: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Choose the system default BIOS Information language System Language [English] System Date [Fri 08/21/2015] System Time [00:00:44] ...
  • Page 17: Bios Navigation Keys

    Some options (marked with a triangle      ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle ...
  • Page 18: Main Menu

    Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
  • Page 19: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit...
  • Page 20: Pc Health Status

         PC Health Status This motherboard supports hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltage, temperatures and fan speeds. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot...
  • Page 21: Power Management Setup

         Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Resume By RING [Disabled] Resume By PME...
  • Page 22: Acpi Settings

         ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter...
  • Page 23: Cpu Configuration

         CPU Configuration This item in the menu shows the information of the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Number of cores to enable in each CPU Configuration processor package.
  • Page 24 Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. Excute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot.
  • Page 25: Sata Configuration

         SATA Configuration This item in the menu shows the mode of serial ATA configuration options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Determines how SATA controller(s) SATA Configuration operate.
  • Page 26: Usb Configuration

         USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables legacy All USB Devices [Enabled]...
  • Page 27: Super Io Configuration

         Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port Super IO Configuration 1 (COMA) Super IO Chip...
  • Page 28: Amt Configuration

    Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.      AMT Configuration Use this item to show the information of AMT configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
  • Page 29: Trusted Computing

         Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Enables or Disables BIOS Configuration support for security device.
  • Page 30: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit ...
  • Page 31: Pch Configuration

     PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Select AC power state when power PCH Configuration is re-applied after a power failure.
  • Page 32  ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Enable/Disable ME Firmware Management Engine Technology Configuration ME Control [Enabled] ME FW Version 11.0.0.1168...
  • Page 33: Tweak Menu

    Tweak Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset...
  • Page 34: Security Menu

    Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Set Administrator Password Administrator Password Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install System Mode state Setup...
  • Page 35: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state and devices boot sequence. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Boot Configuration Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OS.
  • Page 36: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving Discard Changes and Exit the changes.
  • Page 37: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 38 Memo Using BIOS...
  • Page 39: Using The Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.
  • Page 40: Running Setup

    Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk.
  • Page 41 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
  • Page 42: Manual Installation

    Windows 7/8/10 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.
  • Page 43: Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 44: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed.
  • Page 46 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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