Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Warranty Static Electricity Precautions 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and before installing them in your system unit.
One I/O shield • One Screw of Mini PCIE card (CS330-Q370 only) The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.
I219V PCIe Gigabit LAN controllers support up to 1Gbps data ® ® ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM transmission for CS330-H310. Intel I211AT PCIe and Intel I219LM PCIe with iAMT12.0 (only ®...
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• Power Failure Recovery When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically. • USB The system board supports the new USB 3.1 Gen 2. It is capable of running at a maximum transmission speed of up to 10 Gbit/s (1.2 GB/s) and is faster than USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s, or 625 MB/s), USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s) and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s).
S/PDIF SATA 9/14 Features • Two 288-pin DIMM up to 32GB (CS330-H310) Four 288-pin DIMM up to 64GB (CS330-Q370) • The four DIMM sockets are divided into 2 channels: Channel A - DDR4_1 and DDR4_2 Channel B - DDR4_3 and DDR4_4 •...
DIMMs. Ejector tab Ejector tab Not all slots need to be populated. DIMMs of the same memory configuration Dual Channel are on different channels. 5. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. Notch Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
8. The ejector tabs at the ends of the socket will automatically snap into the locked position to hold the module in place. Note: The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
4. Unlock the socket by push- ing the load lever down, moving it sideways until it Protective cap is released from the reten- tion tab; then lift the load lever up. Load lever Retention tab Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
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Alignment key The CPU’s notch will at the same time fit into the socket’s alignment key. Alignment key Important: The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
4 mounting holes around the socket. CPU fan connector 3. Orient the heat sink such that the CPU fan’s cable is nearest the CPU fan con- nector. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Chapter 2 Jumper Settings Mini PCIe Signal Select (for CS330-Q370 only) Clear CMOS Data 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: Mini PCIe (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 2-3 On: If you encounter the followings, mSATA a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.
JP4 (for COM 1) and JP7 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232 DCD- +12V or RS232 with power. The pin functions of COM 1 and COM 2 will vary according to JP4’s and JP7’s setting respectively. DTR- DTR- DSR- DSR- RTS- RTS- CTS- CTS- Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
1 DVI-I (DVI-D signal) port • 1 DP++ port • 2 RJ45 LAN ports • 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (for CS330-H310) • 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (for CS330-Q370) • 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (for CS330-Q370) •...
Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector. BIOS Setting Configure the serial COM ports in the Advanced menu (“NCT6106D Super IO Configuration” > “Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The DP++ port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD monitor or a digital TV that has the DP++ port. BIOS Setting Configure the display devices in the Chipset menu (“Graphics Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
The system board is equipped with 2 onboard USB 2.0 ports (USB 5-6), 4 onboard USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (USB 1-2/3-4) for CS330-H310, 2 onboard USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (USB 1-2) for CS330-Q370 and 2 onboard USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB 3-4) for CS330-Q370. The 10-pin con- nectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (USB 7-8/9-14).
Configure these onboard Audio devices in the Chipset menu (“PCH-IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the audio driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Smart Response Technology ® Pin Assignment Pin Assignment • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (CS330-Q370) +12V The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Se- DIO7 +12V rial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
This switch is used to power on or off the system. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment HDD Power LED Power HD-LED Signal PWR-LED LED Power Ground Signal RESET RST Signal Ground ATX-SW N.C. Signal Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any to act as a master by initiating data transfer. devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation www.dfi.com...
Connecting the EXT-RS232/RS485 Card to Motherboard With DFI’s proprietary technology, CS330-H310/Q370 supports two extension modules for ad- ditional four COM ports. The EXT-RS232/RS485 card is connected to CS330-H310/Q370 via the 14 13 LPC connector. The illustrations below guide you how to connect the extension module to the motherboard.
Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x4 slot. Mini PCIe Socket (for CS330-Q370 only) The full-size Mini PCIe socket supports USB/Mini PCIe/mSATA signals and is used to install a Mini PCIe card.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Legends Overview Keys Function The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. Right and Left arrows Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.
Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit 256 KB x 6 L2 Cache 12 MB L3 Cache Project Name CS330 Set the Date. Use Tab 6Core(s) / 12Thread(s) Select Screen Number of Processors BIOS Version B18A.18A to switch between Date Select Item ...
Chapter 3 Advanced RC ACPI Settings The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are This section is used to configure the system ACPI parameters. defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
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Chapter 3 CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced This section is used to configure the CPU. RC ACPI Settings Select 0-23 For example enter 3 for 3am and 15 [Enabled] Wake system from S5 for 3pm Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Power & Performance PCH-FW Configuration This section is used to configure the power & performance options. This section configures the parameters of Management Engine Technology. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Power &...
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Chapter 3 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME State [Enabled] Confi gure Intel(R) Active Secure Erase mode [Simulated] Change Secure Erase Manageability Features State [Enabled] Management Technology Force Secure Erase...
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Chapter 3 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME State [Enabled] Confi gure Management Hide Unconfi gure ME Confi rmation [Disabled] OEMFlag Bit 6: Prompt Hide Unconfi...
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Chapter 3 Trusted Computing NCT6106D Super IO Configuration This section configures settings relevant to Trusted Computing innovations. This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 NCT6106D HW Monitor Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced This section displays the hardware health monitor and also configures smart fan and case Serial Port 3 Confi guration Enable or Disable Serial open functions. Port (COM) Serial Port [Enabled]...
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Chapter 3 Note: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Smart Fan Control, System Smart Fan(1)/(2) Control can be switched to Advanced [Disabled]. When they are disabled, it will enable "Fix Fan Speed Count". Boundary 4 Speed Count 1/2/3/4, Speed Count 1 Range 1-100%...
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Chapter 3 Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced This section configures settings relevant to serial port console redirection. COM1 Emulation: ANSI: Console Redirection Settings Extended ASCII char set. VT100: ASCII char set. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Chapter 3 Network Stack Configuration USB Configuration This section is used to configure the Network Stack settings. This section is used to configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced USB Confi...
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Chapter 3 CSM Configuration Ipv4 PXE Support This section is used to configure the CSM settings. Enable or disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Ipv6 PXE Support Compatibility Support Module Confi...
Chapter 3 Chipset Boot option filter This field controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority. This section configures relevant chipset functions. Network Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. This field controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Network OpROM. Main Advanced Chipset...
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Chapter 3 PEG Port Configuration PCH-IO Configuration This section configures the PEG port. This section illustrates the PCH parameters. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset PEG Port Confi...
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Chapter 3 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Contol the PCI Express PCI Express Confi guration PCI Express Root Port I211 [Enabled] Settings. Root Port. ...
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AHCI This option allows the Serial ATA controller(s) to use AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (for CS330-Q370 only) This option allows you to create RAID or Intel Rapid Storage configuration with Intel ®...
Chapter 3 Security Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Security Save & Exit Boot Set Administrator Password Description Password...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Note: If "Boot option filter" of "CSM Configuration" is set to "UEFI and Legacy" or "UEFI only" and "Quiet Boot" is set to enabled, "BGRT Logo" will show up for Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2018 American Megatrends, Inc. configuration.
You may refer to how-to-video, How to the safety concerns, the BIOS (SPI ROM) chip cannot be removed from this system board update AMI BIOS in UEFI mode on DFI products?, at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/5 and used on another system board of the same model.
® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, download “CS330 Chipset Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click “Next”.
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Intel Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme document for system re- quirements and installation To install the driver, download “CS330 Graphics Driver” zip file at our website. tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver.
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Chapter 4 Audio Drivers Intel LAN Drivers To install the driver, download “CS330 Audio Driver” zip file at our website. To install the driver, download “CS330 LAN Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the 1.
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Intel Management Engine Interface Drivers 4. Click “Install” to begin the installation. To install the driver, download “CS330 MEI H310/Q370 Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 5. The step displays the installing status in the prog- ress.
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3. Click “Next” to install to the default folder, or click “Change” to choose another To install the driver, download “CS330 SIO Driver” zip file at our website. destination folder. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”.
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Chapter 4 5. Setup is now installing the 3. Go through the readme docu- driver. ment for system requirements and installation tips then click “Next”. 4. Setup is ready to install the driver. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart Click “Next”.
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Chapter 4 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 3. Setup is now installing the driver. To install the reader, download “CS330-H310/Q370 Driver Package” iso file at our website. Click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3”. 1. Click “Next” to install or click “Change Destination Folder”...
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SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage “Next”. subsystem. To install the driver, download “CS330 IRST Driver” zip file at our website. 1. Setup is ready to install the utility. Click “Next”. 4. Click “Next” to install to the default folder or click “Change to choose another...
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Chapter 4 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” to complete the installation and then click “Finish”. Chapter 4 Supported Software www.dfi .com...
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - RAID (CS330-Q370 Only) Settings The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required.
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Chapter 5 Step 3: Create a RAID Volume Step 4: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility 1. Go to the “Advanced” menu of the AMI BIOS and select “Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technol- The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows ogy”.
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - Intel AMT Settings (CS330-Q370 only) Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ® Overview 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel ®...
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Chapter 6 4. In the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset and then press <Enter>. Configure Intel AMT in the Intel Management Engine BIOS ® ® A dialog box will appear. Select Yes and press Enter to reset the system after saving all changes made.
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Chapter 6 2. Select MEBx Login and press Enter. You will be prompted for a password. The default 4. You will be asked to verify the new password. Enter the same new password in the space password is “admin”. Enter the default password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME provided under Verify Password then press Enter.
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Chapter 6 6. If you want to change ME password, select Change ME Password then press Enter. 8. You will be asked to verify the new password. Enter the same new password in the space Enter the current password in the space provided under Intel(R) ME Password then press provided under Verify Password then press Enter.
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Chapter 6 Press Esc until you return to the Main Menu. Select Intel(R) AMT then press Enter. In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Manageability Feature Selection Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 6 Select SOL then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Select KVM Feature Selection then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 6 In the User Consent menu, select User Opt-in then press Enter. Select NONE or KVM Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. Select Password or ALL then press Enter. Policy then press Enter. You may choose to use a password only during setup and configuration or to use a pass- word anytime the system is being accessed.
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Chapter 6 In the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu, select Intel(R) ME Network Name Set- Select Domain Name then press Enter. Enter the computer’s domain name then press tings then press Enter. Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 6 Select Dynamic DNS Update then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Select TTL then press Enter. Enter value then press Enter. Enter. If Dynamic DNS Update is set to Enabled, Periodic Update Interval and TTL fields will show up. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 6 In the Wired LAN IPV4 Configuration menu, select DHCP Mode then press Enter. Select Subnet Mask Address then press Enter. Enter address then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. If set to Disabled, IPV4 Address, Subnet Mask Address, Default Gateway Address, Preferred DNS Address and Alternate DNS Address will show up.
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Chapter 6 Select Preferred DNS Address then press Enter. Enter address then press Enter. Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu. If you want to activate the current network settings and open the ME network inferface, select Activate Network Access, press Enter, then press Y.
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Chapter 6 In the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Remote Setup And Configuration In the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Re- then press Enter. cord then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.7.1122 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 6 In the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu, select Provisioning Press Esc until you return to the Intel(R) Remote Setup And Configuration menu. Server FQDN then press Enter. Enter the FQDN then press Enter. Select TLS PKI then press Enter. Select Remote Configuration ** then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter.
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Chapter 6 In the Intel(R) Remote Configuration menu, select Manage Hashes then press In the Intel(R) AMT Power Control menu, select Idle Timeout then press Enter. Enter. Select the hash name then press Insert to enter custom hash certificate name, Enter the timeout value and press Enter.