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S Y M 8 6 4 5 5 V G G A
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. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
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 governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 1 S Y M 8 6 4 5 5 V G G A 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.
  • Page 2 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. • 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: 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 Motherboard Introduction...................1 Feature....................2 Specifications................4 Motherboard Components............6 9 9 9 9 9 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................9 Choosing a Computer Case.............9 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........9...
  • Page 4: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the SYM86455 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per- formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151 socket for Intel latest Skylake processors for high-end business or personal desktop mar- kets.
  • Page 5: Feature

    Feature Processor The motherboard uses Skylake series CPU that carries the following features: • DirectX11.1-compliant GCN-based graphics architecture • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology APU • Supports Win8 and UEFI Secure Boot. “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical”...
  • Page 6 Ethernet LAN The onboard LAN provides the following features: • Supports PCI Express • IEEE 802.3/z • Wake-on-LAN (including from S3, S4, S5, power button off) and remote wake-up support • PXE and RPL support Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: •...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications • LGA1151 socket for Intel Skylake processors, Dual cores ® Chipset • Intel H110 Chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture • 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB • Supports DDR4 2133 MHz Expansion • 2 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slots (1 with PCIex4) Slots •...
  • Page 8 System BIOS • AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM • Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor • Supports ACPI & DMI • Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS • F7 hot key for boot up devices option Form Factor •...
  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 10 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS LGA1151 socket for Intel Skylake processors 1. CPU 2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3. DIMM1~2 288-pin DDR4 Module slots 4. DIO Digital Input & output header 5. J1 Power mode Select jumper 6. COM2~6 Onboard serial port headers 7.
  • Page 11 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 12: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.
  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL (Default) CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS 2-3: CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.
  • Page 15 Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL (Default) ME_DISABLE 3-pin Disable ME 2-3: ME DISABLE 1-2: Long distance transmission (for COM1 3-pin RS-422, RS-485) Transmission Distance 2-3: Short distance switch transmission (Default) 1-2: Long distance transmission (for COM1 3-pin RS-422, RS-485) Transmission Distance 2-3: Short distance...
  • Page 16: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
  • Page 17 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position.
  • Page 18 E. Aplly some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer. F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.
  • Page 19: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support DDR4 2133 (1GB/ 2GB/ 4GB/ 8GB). The total memory capacity is 16 GB. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges.
  • Page 20: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in- crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 21 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default.
  • Page 23 COM2~6 : Onboard serial port headers Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name Signal Name Data Carrier Detect Data Set Ready Serial Input Request to Send Serial Output Clear to Send Data Terminal Ready Ring Indicator...
  • Page 24 F_USB1: Front Panel USB 2.0 header The onboard F_USB1~3 header delegate for card reader, it supports additonal six USB 2.0 ports. Signal Name Signal Name Power +5V USB Port B (+) Power +5V Ground USB Port A (-) Ground USB Port B (-) No pin USB Port A (+) Not Connected...
  • Page 25: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs.
  • Page 26: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device or keyboard. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. Serial port Use the COM port to connect the serial devices such as mice (COM1)
  • Page 27: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan connector to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
  • Page 28 Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly. 4-pin power cable ATX_POWER Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V...
  • Page 29 SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor CONTROL CONTROL CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground Power +12V +12V Sense Sensor CONTROL CONTROL INT_SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Name Output_L Output_R...
  • Page 30: Front Panel Header

    Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Signal Hard disk LED (+) Power Switch (+) MSG LED (+) Reset Switch (+) Hard disk LED (-)
  • Page 31 Note: 1. Intel I219 LAN PHY, EUP enable, S5 can wake up. Wake Up on LAN Driver Status Access Blink Blink Blink Blink Active LED Not Access BIOS Default Default Disconnected Wake Up on LAN (Wake on LAN 1000: Amber =Enabled Disabled) Speed LED...
  • Page 32 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 NT4.0. Execute Disabled Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can excute and where in cannot.

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