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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 ME Configuration ......................39 Active Management Technology Support ..............40 MEBX Configuration ......................40 Debug Configuration .....................41 Chapter 1 - Introduction........................ 6 UEFI Device Manager ....................41 Specifications ......................... 6 SIO NCT6126D .......................42 Features ..........................8 Console Redirection ......................44 Block Diagram ........................9 Security ..........................45 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ....................10 Boot ............................45...
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About this Manual Static Electricity Precautions This manual can be downloaded from the website. It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be based on editions that components without causing any signs of physical damage.
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About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, Before Using the System Board please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. When installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal •...
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SATA 4 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s, SATA 3) RAID 0/1/5/10 1 x 16-bit DIO 1 x LPC (supports LPC EXT-RS232/RS485 module) SMBus 1 x SMBus PS/2 1 x PS/2 (mini-DIN-6) WATCHDOG Output & System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 TIMER Interval Seconds...
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. CPU FAN Important: DDR4_1 DDR4_3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, USB2_7/8/9/10 System +12V Power Fan 1 add-in boards, and other components.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X System Memory System Memory Installing the DIMM Module Before installing the memory module, 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 down.
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 Step 1:...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circula- tion across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Jumper Settings CLEAR CMOS Data If any anomaly of the followings is encountered — a) CMOS data is corrupted; b) you forgot the supervisor or user password; c) failure to start the system due to BIOS mis-configuration —...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings COM1/COM2 RS232 Power Select JP4 (COM 1) / JP7 (COM 2) 2 4 6 2 4 6 (COM 1) 1 3 5 1 3 5 1-3, 2-4 On: 3-5, 4-6 On: RS232 (default) RS232 with power (COM 2) JP4 (for COM 1) and JP7 (for COM 2) are used to configure Serial COM ports to pure RS232...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings Jumper Settings DIO Power & Voltage - JP11/12/13/14/15 AT/ATX Mode - JP26 AT mode JP15 1-2 On: GND (default) 1-2 On: 5VSB (default) ATX mode 2-3 On: 2-3 On: 3V3SB JP26 JP11/12/13/14/15 JP26 is used to switch between AT/ATX Mode.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings Jumper Settings PWM Control - JP23 InnoAGE HDR1 JP23 1-2 On: 5VDU (default) JP27 2-3 On: JP23 JP23 is used to set PWM control. JP27 is used to set InnoAGE functions. *Note: Currently support InnoAge out-of-band management through RJ45 only. ...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Jumper Settings M.2 Connector Power Control - M2JP1 / M2JP2 M2JP1 1-2 On: 3V3 (default) M2JP2 2-3 On: 3V3DU M2JP1 and M2JP2 are used to control the power of M2CN1(M.2-M1) and M2CN2(M.2-M2). User's Manual | CMS630...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Rear I/O Ports COM 1 HDMI LAN 1 LAN 2 Line-out Mic-in USB 2.0 DP++ USB 3.2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Gen2 The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • 1 DP++ • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 ports •...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports COM1 Graphics Interfaces The display ports consist of the following: • 1 DP++ Port • 1 HDMI port • 1 VGA port COM Port (DB9 COM1) DP++ Port The DP++ port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD The pin functions of COM 1 port will vary according to setting of JP1, JP2, JP3 and JP4.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports RJ45 LAN Ports Audio Rear Audio Line-out LAN1/2 Mic-in Front Audio Mic2-L Mic2-R Mic2-JD Line2-R Front I/O Sense Line2-L Line2-JD Rear Audio The system board is equipped with 2 audio jacks (Line-out and Mic-in). Line-in jack is available upon request.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Digital I/O Connector SATA (Serial ATA) SATA Pin Assignment SATA 0/1 from left to right SATA 2/3 from left to right The 16-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors COM (Serial) ports The pin functions of COM 2 port will vary according to setting of JP6, JP7, JP8 and JP10. Re- fer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/422/485 Select” and “COM1/COM2 RS232/Power Select” in this chapter for more information.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Cooling Fan Connectors Power Connector System Fan 1 (PWM) CPU Fan (PWM) ATX 8-pin Power Connectors +12V 12 24 +3.3V CPU Fan +12V +12V +5VSB PWR_OK PS_ON# +3.3V -12V ...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors LPC Connector LPC Connector PS2 Pin Assignment 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- Assignment Assignment nents within the system, which are typically provided by a Super I/O controller.
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. PCIe 1 (PCIe x16) PCIe 2 (PCIe x4) 1.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Internal I/O Connectors Battery Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket. Battery Step 1: Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly aligned.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup 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. The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced ACPI Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Wake on RTC from S4/S5 ACPI Configuration ACPI Configuration Determines the action tak- in everyday. It will over- en when the system power ride the OS schedule for Wake On LAN <Enabled>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced CPU Configuration Video Configuration Configure CPU processing related settings in this page. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Initial priority: Video Configuration CPU Configuration Allow more than two fre- AUTO: quency ranges to be sup- PEG->PCIe->PCI->IGFX...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Audio Configuration SATA Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced SATA Configuration Control Detection of the SATA Configuration Enable or Disable SATA HD-Audio device. Device. HD Audio <Enabled> SATA Controller(s) <Enabled>...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced USB Configuration USB Power Control InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced U S B k e y b o a r d / m o u s e / s t o r a g e 5V_Dual: Support system wake USB Configuration USB Power Control...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced PCI Express Configuration PCIE4/PCIE5/M.2-M(R1)/LAN1/PCIE2/M.2-E/M.2-M2 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Port Enable PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Port Settings Enable or disable the PCI Express Root Port, LAN Port and M.2-M. PCIE1 PCIE3 LAN2 PCIe Speed PCIE4 PCIE5 Select PCIe Speed of the current port —...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced System Agent (SA) Configuration ME Configuration InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced U S B k e y b o a r d / m o u s e / s t o r a g e When Disabled ME will be put System Agent (SA) Configuration USB Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced SIO NCT6126D Configure Super I/O settings in this submenu. Scroll by moving the cursor up or down to reveal more options. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced Configure Serial port using op- Configure Serial port using op- COM Port 1 <Enable>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced SIO NCT6126D X PC Health Status This section displays the PC health status. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced PC Health Status Boundary 0 [30] Boundary 1 [40] Voltage Boundary 2 [50] VBAT...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced X COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4/COM5/COM6 Console Redirection Configure individual COM port serial settings in the submenu. Configure COM port serial settings in the submenu. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Advanced Advanced E n a b l e C o n s o l e R e d i r e c t i o n Console Redirection Setup COM1 Function...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Security X Boot InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Current TPM Device <TPM 2.0 (DTPM)> W h e n H i d d e n , d o n ’ t e x - Numlock <Off>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Boot PXE Boot capability This field is only available when "Boot Type" is set to “UEFI Boot Type” or “Dual Boot Type”, and when "Network Stack" is enabled. Disabled Suppoort Network Stack UEFI IPv4/IPv6 Legacy Legacy PXE OPROM only USB Boot Enable or disable booting to USB boot devices.
BIOS with the flash utility. For updating Insyde BIOS in UEFI mode, you may refer to the how-to video at https://www.dfi.com/tw/knowledge/video/31. InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev. 5.0...
Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS Chapter 4 - RAID X Setup Procedure The system board allows configuring RAID on Serial ATA drives. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and SPAN. To enable the RAID function, the following settings are required. 1. Connect the Serial ATA drives. 2.
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Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS Setup Procedure Setup Procedure Step 3-1: Create a RAID Volume if the boot type is UEFI Step 3: Create a RAID Volume If the boot type is set to UEFI, RAID volume creation will be different. Please use the following 1.
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Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS Step 4: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click “Next”. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows RAID volume management (create, delete, migrate) from within the operating system.
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Chapter 4 RAID SETTINGS 7. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” to complete the installation and then click “Finish”. User's Manual | CMS630...