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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.
About the Package The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. • One CS103 board • One COM port cable (Length: 250mm, 1 DB9 port) •...
EXPANSION Interface 1 x PCIe x4 (Gen 3) 2 x DFI proprietary extension bus for PCIe/PCI expansion 1 x M.2 2280 M Key (PCIe x4, Gen3) 1 x M.2 2230 E Key (USB/PCIe) The specifications listed here may be based on editions that do not resemble your actual products.
2 x GbE (RJ-45) resemble your actual products. Please visit the download page at go.dfi. 4 x USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Connector com/CS103-H310, or via the QR code to the right for the latest data- sheet. Display 2 x DP++...
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION X Features Watchdog Timer ACPI STR The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that specification.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation X Board Layout Note: Specifications of these components are model-specific. Please refer to the specifications for detail. Battery CPU Fan DC-IN Important: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, proces- M.2 2280 M Key Note sor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X System Memory System Memory Installing the SO-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.
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Retention Clip Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Socket Top View System Memory Installing the SO-DIMM Module Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket. Step 1: Insert the memory card into the slot while making sure 1) the notch and the key are aligned, and 2) the non-connector end 4 5 °...
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.
(USB 3.1 SATA1(R3) Chapter 2 Flash HARDWARE INSTALLATION BIOS LAN1 X Jumper Settings LCD/Inverter Power Select (JP9) SATA0(R2) M.2 2230 LAN2 Clear CMOS (JP1) E Key LVDS Inverter LVDS Power DIO Power Battery CPU Fan Socket LGA1151 Front Audio SMBus COM1 M.2 2280 M Key Note...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION X Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports 9~36V DC-In LAN 1 LAN 2 DC In coaxial DC-In 4 x USB 3.1 2 x DP++ The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: Connect a coaxial DC power cord to the rear coaxial connector for DC supply.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports USB Ports Graphics Display DP++ 1 DP++ 2 USB 2 (USB 3.1) USB 4 (USB 3.1) DisplayPort ++ The DisplayPort (DP) is a digital display interface used to connect a display device such as a ...
(USB 3.1 USB2_5/6 Note Chapter 2 SATA P HARDWARE INSTALLATION USB2_7/8 USB 3/4 Rear I/O Ports X Internal I/O Connectors (USB 3.1 Note RJ45 LAN COM (Serial) Port SATA1 Flash BIOS LAN1 SATA0 LAN 1 LAN 2 M.2 2230 LAN2 E Key LVDS...
Battery CPU Fan Chapter 2 DC-IN HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors COM (Serial) Port Internal I/O Connectors M.2 2280 M Key Note USB Ports (Bottom side) Intel The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. DDR4_2 SODIMM COM 1 and 2 support three serial modes, i.e.
M.2 2280 M Key Note Chapter 2 (Bottom side) Intel HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors DDR4_2 SODIMM Front Audio SATA (Serial ATA) C246/Q370/H310 USB 1/2 DDR4_1 SODIMM System Fan (USB 3.1 USB2_5/6 Note SATA Power USB2_7/8 USB 3/4 ...
SATA0(R2) Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION LVDS Inverter LVDS Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Power Chassis Intrusion Cooling Fan Connectors DIO Power Socket LGA1151 CPU Fan SMBus COM1 System Fan Front Panel LED1 System Fan Buzzer CIe1 (PCIe x4) Chassis Intrusion 1 (PCIe x1) COM4...
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors Front Panel SMBus PWR-LED HD-LED ATX-SW RESET 11 12 SMBus Front Panel Connector Front Panel Pin Assignment Assignment Assignment N.C. LED Power HDD Power PWR-LED LED Power HD-LED The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect the SMBus device.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Internal I/O Connectors 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 down.
Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Internal I/O Connectors Expansion Slots Internal I/O Connectors Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket. The LPC connector is used for debugging. 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 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...
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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 Advanced RC ACPI Configuration CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Me FW Image Re-Flash...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Advanced Trusted Computing NCT6116D Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced TPM20 Device Found Enables or Disables BIOS NCT6116D Super IO Configuration WatchDog Timer Unit Se- Firmware Version...
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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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Advanced Enable CPU SmartFan Enables Legacy USB sup- COM1 USB Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Advanced Chipset PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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 PCI Express Root Port Set- PCI Express Configuration...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Chipset PCH-IO Configuration HD Audio Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Control Detection of the HD Audio Subsystem Confi guration Settings HD-Audio device. Disabled = HDA will be un- HD Audio [Enabled] conditionally disabled Enabled = HDA will be un-...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Security Security Secure Boot Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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...
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Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS Security Secure Boot X Key Management • “PK” for Platform Keys Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Security • “KEK” for Key Exchange Keys Factory Key Provision [Disabled] Provision factory default keys on next re-boot only •...
Chapter 3 BIOS SETTINGS X Boot X Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2019 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.
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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.
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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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-16 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-16 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved Copyright(C) 2003-16 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 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 v11.0.0.0010/Intel(R) ME v11.8.55.3510 Copyright(C) 2003-16 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.
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.
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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”...
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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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