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Copyright FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be repro- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital duced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents USB Configuration ......................38 CSM Configuration ......................39 USB Power Control ......................39 Chapter 1 - Introduction........................ 6 Network Stack Configuration..................40 Specifications ......................... 6 Chipset ..........................41 Features ..........................7 Graphics Configuration ....................41 PEG Port Configuration ....................42 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ....................8 PCH-IO Configuration ....................43 Board Layout...........................
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About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be before installing them in your system unit.
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Before Using the System Board About the Package When installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, components.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION X Features Watchdog Timer PCI Express The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set PCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possesses the ability to scale speeds time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that by forming multiple lanes.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation X Board Layout Note: Some components are optional and only available upon request. DDR4_1 DDR4_3 DP++ (DP 1) +12V CPU FAN USB 3.1 Gen 1 Power (USB 7/8) Important: GL3523 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components.
Dual Channel DIMMs of the same memory configuration are on different channels. Step 1 Features • CS636-C246: Four 288-pin ECC/Non-ECC DIMM up to 64GB • CS636-Q370: Four 288-pin Non-ECC DIMM up to 64GB • Dual Channel DDR4 2400/2666 MHz Step 2...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION System Memory Installing the DIMM Module System Memory Removing the DIMM Module Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket. Please follow the steps below to remove the memory card from the socket. Step 1: Press the eject tabs at both ends of the socket outward and downward to release them from DDR4 DIMM...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X CPU Installing the CPU 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it have been powered down. The system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 1151 socket. This socket is exclu- sively designed for installing a LGA 1151 packaged Intel CPU.
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Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Load lever 7-2. Two keys on the sock- 5. Lift the load lever and the load plate all the way up as shown in et and notches on the Alignment key CPU also facilitate the photo.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing the Fan and Heat Sink 4. Screw tight two of the spring screws at opposite corners into the mounting holes. And The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- then proceed with the other two spring screws.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Jumper Settings RS232 Power Select Clear CMOS JP7 (COM 2) JP24 (COM 1) JP26 (COM 5) JP27 (COM 6) JP25 (COM 3) JP23 (COM 4) If any anomaly of the followings is encountered — a) CMOS data is corrupted; b) you forgot the supervisor or user password;...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Digital I/O (DIO) Power Select Digital I/O (DIO) Power Supply JP30 JP28 JP31 JP28 is used to select the power of Digital I/O: +5VDU (default) or +5V. The Digital I/O can be configured to use the power bus of the Digital I/O connector for power supply or not.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings PCIE2 Signal Select JP29 The PCIe x16 channel can be configured as one PCIe x16 slot or two PCIe x8 slots via a jump- er, i.e. JP29. The configurations are listed and illustrated below. JP29 ...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports COM (Serial) ports The pin assignment of each mode mentioned above is listed below. COM 1 (DB9) COM Port Pin Assignment COM 2 (DB9) RS232 Standard RS232 with +5V/+12V RS422 RS485 Box header Box header header header...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports RJ45 LAN Ports LAN 1 (RJ45) LAN 2 (RJ45) The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network (LAN) by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN ports in the Chipset menu (“PCH-IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports Audio Front Audio The Front Audio internal connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system. The pin assignments are listed below. Line-in (optional) Line-out Mic-in...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Digital I/O SATA (Serial ATA) SATA Pin Assignment G1: 5V (DOM only) G2: GND (DOM only) SATA3 SATA 3.0 DOM supported SATA2 SATA 3.0 DOM supported SATA 3.0 Double Stack Connector: SATA 1 (bottom) ...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Cooling Fan Connectors Power Connector ATX 24-pin Power CPU Fan (PWM) Connector 12 24 +3.3V +12V +12V 3-pin Fan +12V +5VSB ATX 8-pin Power PWR_OK Connector System Fan 1 (PWM) System Fan 2 (PWM) PS_ON# +3.3V...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Chassis Intrusion Front Panel Front Panel Connector Chassis Intrusion Front Panel Pin Assignment Assignment Assignment 3V3SB The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion HDD LED Power LED sensor cable from the chassis to this connector.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Installing the M.2 Module Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following safety cautions are well-attended. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered M.2 2230 E Key down.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Internal I/O Connectors S/PDIF Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket. Step 1: Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly aligned.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Battery SMBus Battery Holder SMBus The lithium ion battery addendum supplies power to the real-time clock and CMOS memory The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect the SMBus device. It is a as an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors LAN LED LPC Connector LAN LED Connector The Low Pin Count Interface was defined by Intel Corporation to facilitate the industry’s transi- ® tion towards legacy free systems. It allows the integration of low-bandwidth legacy I/O compo- nents within the system, which are typically provided by a Super I/O controller.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 3 - BIOS Settings Legends X Overview The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU Keys Function and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed Right / Left arrow Move the highlight left or right to select a menu...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Main X Advanced The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Ba- The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are sic hardware information is displayed.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced RC ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced CPU Configuration When enabled, a VMM can RC ACPI Configuration Enable or disable System utilize the additional hard-...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Power & Performance PCH-FW Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced ME State [Enabled] When Disabled ME will be Power &...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced PCH-FW Configuration Advanced PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► Secure Erase Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced USB Provisioning of AMT...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced PCH-FW Configuration Advanced PCH-FW Configuration ► AMT Configuration ► OEM Flags Settings ► Firmware Update Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Me FW Image Re-Flash...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced NCT6116D Super IO Configuration Advanced ► Serial Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Configuration NCT6116D HW Monitor Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Serial Port 1 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial Smart Fan function setting...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced NCT6116D HW Monitor Advanced ► Smart Fan Function Serial Port Console Redirection Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable CPU SmartFan Console Redirection En - Smart Fan Function COM1...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Serial Port Console Redirection Advanced ► Console Redirection Settings USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable CPU SmartFan Enables Legacy USB sup- COM1 USB Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced CSM Configuration USB Power Control Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable/Disable CSM Sup- 5V_Dual: Support system Compatibility Support Module Configuration USB POWER Control [5V_Dual] port.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chipset PEG Port Configuration ► PEG Port Feature Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset Enable or Disable the Root Detect Non-Compliance PCI PEG Port Configuration PEG Port Feature Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chipset PCH-IO Configuration Chipset PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration HD Audio Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Chipset SATA And RST Configuration E n a b l e o r d i s a b l e S ATA Control Detection of the HD Audio Subsystem Configuration Settings...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Security Security Secure Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Security Password Description S e t A d m i n i s t r a t o r P a s s - System Mode Setup...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Boot X Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2020 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot...
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating AMI BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/Knowledge/Video/5. X Notice: BIOS SPI ROM 1.
Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS Chapter 4 - Intel AMT Settings X Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS ® 1. Power-on the system then press <Del> to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS. X Overview 2. In the Advanced menu, select PCH-FW Configuration. Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) combines hardware and software solution to ®...
Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS Enable Intel AMT in the AMI BIOS X Entering Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBX) ® 4. Press F4, or go to the Save & Exit menu, select Save Changes and Reset and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes and press Enter to reset the system after saving all changes made.
Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS X MEBX Intel(R) ME General Settings Main Menu Select MEBx Login under Main Menu and press Enter. A prompt that requires password input Select Intel(R) ME General Settings under Main Menu and then press Enter. will show up.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) ME General Settings MEBX Intel(R) ME General Settings Change ME Password Local FW Update If you want to change ME password, select Change ME Password and then press Enter. A Select Local FW Update then press Enter. Select Enabled or Disabled or Password Protected prompt that requires password input will show up.
Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM Select Intel(R) AMT Configuration under Main Menu and then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > SOL/Storage Redirection/KVM > User Consent Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > User Consent Password Policy Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Network Setup Move the cursor to select a field and press Enter to display options. Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Network Setup and then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Network Setup Intel(R) ME Network Name Settings MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Network Setup Dynamic DNS Update > TCP/IP Settings Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. When Dynamic DNS Update is Enabled, the follow- Under the Intel(R) ME Network Setup menu, select TCP/IP Settings and then press Enter.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Network Setup TCP/IP Settings DHCP Mode IPv4 Address Select Enabled or Disabled then press Enter. Please make sure there is a DHCP server in the Assign a valid and available IP address to the system. Insert a value from 0.0.0.0 to network when this field is enabled.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Activate Network Access Unconfigure Network Access Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Activate Network Access and press Enter, Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Undconfigure Network Access and press and then press Y to activate the ME network connection with the settings configured previ- Enter, and then press Enter to fully deactivate the ME network connection and reset configura- ously, or press N to abort.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Remote Setup And Configuration Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Remote Setup And Configuration then Current Provisioning Mode press Enter. The current mode — Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) — is displayed. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Remote Setup And Configuration MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Remote Setup And Configuration > RCFG > TLS PKI Press Enter, select Start Configuration, and then press Enter to activate Remote Configuration The system adopts PKI for encryption and authentication, and the TLS protocol for communica- (RCFG).
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration Remote Setup And Configuration TLS PKI MEBX Intel(R) AMT Configuration > Power Control Under the Intel(R) AMT Configuration menu, select Power Control then press Enter. > Manage Hashes Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Select a hash name and then press the following keys to execute a function.
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Chapter 4 INTEL AMT SETTINGS MEBX MEBx Exit Under the Main Menu, select MEBx Exit and then press Enter. Press Y to confirm or N to abort. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v12.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v12.0.55.1521 Copyright(C) 2003-17 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU >...
Chapter 5 RAID Chapter 5 - RAID X Setup Procedure 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. X RAID Levels 1.
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Chapter 5 RAID 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 RAID ogy”.
Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. tives, from an optional DVD included in the shipment, or from the website download page at https://www.dfi.com/DownloadCenter. 1. Setup is ready to install the util- X Auto-run Menu ity.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel HD Graphics Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for more installation tips then click “Install”. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click “Next”. 4. The step displays the installing status in the progress.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Realtek Audio Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- ment for system requirements and installation tips then click “Next”. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 4. Setup is now installing the driver.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel LAN Driver 4. Click “Install” to begin the in- stallation. 1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click “Next”. 5. The step displays the installing status in the progress. 2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”...
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel ME Drivers 3. Click “Next” to install to the 1. Setup is ready to install the default folder, or click “Change” driver. Click “Next”. to choose another destination folder. 4. Please wait while the product 2.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel Serial IO Drivers 3. Go through the readme docu- 1. Setup is ready to install the ment for system requirements driver. Click “Next”. and installation tips then click “Next”. 2. Read the license agreement carefully.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status 5. Setup is now installing the driver. of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem.
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Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE 3. Go through the readme docu- 6. Click “Yes, I want to restart this ment to view system require- computer now” to complete the ments and installation informa- installation and then click “Fin- tion then click “Next”. ish”.
Chapter 6 SUPPORTED SOFTWARE X Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 1. Click “Next” to install or click 3. Setup is now installing the driver. “Change Destination Folder” to select another folder. 2. Click “Install” to begin installa- 4. Click “Finish” to exit installa- tion.
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