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Vig680M Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S...
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Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters. We have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully with the correct standards.
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International Business Machines Corporation. Core i3/i5/i7 and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are acknowledged. Genie, Vig, Viglen, and Omnino are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Copyright and Patents This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved.
Chapter 3: Solving Problems Resetting the System Troubleshooting Procedures Problems & Suggestions Chapter 4: System BIOS What is the BIOS? The Power-On Sequence BIOS Upgrades Using AWDFLASH to Update the BIOS BIOS Setup Chapter 5: Suggestions V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
4 USB 2.0 and 2 USB 3.0 ports to enrich your multimedia creation experience. The Vig680M supports 2nd generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 processors, Sandy Bridge Intel Pentium processors & 3rd generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors as well as being Microsoft Windows 7 Premium WHQL certified.
Realtek ® ALC887 HD (High Definition) Audio compatible audio subsystem Supports 8-channels audio out Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) LAN subsystem using the Realtek ® RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet Controller V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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1x RJ-45 LAN Jack 3x flexible audio jacks** *(The HD MI & VGA ports only work with Integrated Graphics Processor.) **(To reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be outputted from front panel V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Supports PCI Express GEN1 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is 4GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones. Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones. Notes: If you want to reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be output from front panel. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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The two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 1. Figure 2: LAN Connector LED Locations Table 1: LAN LED Status V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I/O controller. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. If both the administrator and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
TPM Header USB 3.0 Header PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot System Fan Header 2 SATA Ports Clear CMOS Header USB Header 1 USB power Jumper USB Header 2 Back Panel Connectors Chassis Intrusion Header V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
LAN Port - The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Audio Ports - These audio connectors are used for audio devices. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
Chapter 2: System Board Options The Vig680M motherboard is capable of accepting Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 processors and Intel Pentium processors. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB using DDR3 1066, 1333 or 1600MHz RAM DIMMs Non ECC Unbuffered memory.
Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade. STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE: 1.
The CMOS RAM allows the system to automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. Figure 5: Clear CMOS jumper JUSB_PW1: USB power Jumper This jumper allows you to enable/ disable the “Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 by USB and PS/2 device” function. Figure 6: USB power Jumper V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time Power Switch Header requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off signal. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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If a high power (75W or greater) add-in card is installed in the PCI Express connector, that card must be connected directly to the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and the add-in card. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port through an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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BIO S utility and clear the record. Figure 13: Chassis Intrusion connector TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Figure 14: TPM Module connector V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Serial ATA device. Serial ATA devices include disk drives (HD ), solid state drives (SSD), and optical drives (CD/ DVD/ Blu-Ray). Figure 16: Serial ATA Connector NOTE: Please do not fold the serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. PCI Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. Figure 19: PCI Slot V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software changes. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
2. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 21, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 21, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components. Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 21: Lift the load plate V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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B) and that the notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (Figure 23, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket (Figure 23, A). Figure 23: Install the processor V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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(Figure 24, C, and D). The socket cover (Figure 24, B) will pop off as shown. Figure 24: Secure the load plate in place 6. Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Figure 25: Connecting the processor fan heat sink power cable to the processor fan header Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
6. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 7. Replace the computer cover. Figure 26: Memory Installation V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. Figure 27: Removing Memory Modules V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. To replace the battery, carry out the following: 1.
The second part lists error code messages that might be displayed. Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact Viglen Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 01727 201 850 Fax:...
Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Check that the video signal cable is properly installed. Make sure a video board is installed, enabled, and the jumpers are positioned correctly. Reboot the system. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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System halts before This indicates a fatal system error that requires immediate service completing POST attention. Note the screen display and write down any beep code emitted. Provide this information to your dealer service department / Technical Support. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
(also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information. The BIOS in your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS. It has been written by Phoenix Award BIOS, an industrial leader in the field of BIOS software.
Makes sure that the upgrade BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing a BIOS for a different type of system. BIOS upgrades and the AFUDE238.EXE utility is available on the Viglen FTP site http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/ NOTE: Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Screen. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) or mouse to select the item. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Temperature monitor - This block shows the temperature of the processor and the mainboard System information - This block shows the time, date, CPU name, CPU frequency, DRAM frequency, DRAM capacity and the BIOS version. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Language - This allows you to select the language of the BIOS setting. Boot device priority bar - This bar shows the priority of the boot devices. The lighted icons indicate that the devices are available. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
Figure 31: Settings Menu Screen Advanced Sub Menu Screen Figure 32: Advanced Sub Menu Screen Note: If the system is to be configured with Windows 8 64Bit operating system then Windows 8 Configuration option should be set to Enabled. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Following Settings should be enabled for Windows 8 Windows 8 Features [Enabled] MSI Fast BOOT [Enabled] Fast Boot [Enabled] Secure Boot [Enabled] Note: Windows 8 Feature option should be set to Disabled if non Windows 8 operating system is configured. V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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[System Settings], and press <Enter> or click. And then, you can set the Date, Time in their respective fields. Edit fields by typing number you wish to be placed in field. Figure 35: Setup Date/Time V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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[Save Changes & Reboot] and press <Enter> or double click. A pop-up message will appear, select [Yes] and press<Enter> to save the configurations and exit BIOS setup utility. Figure 36: Save & Exit Setup V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system? 7. Other points you would like to mention? Please return this slip to: Product Development Dept. Viglen Ltd. 7 Handley Page Way Colney Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DQ V1.0 Vig680M Motherboard Manual...
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