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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
TIGD2-I USER MANUAL
Preface

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  • Page 1 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern- ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Chapter 2 Describes installation page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components. Chapter 3 Provides information on us- page 25 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 page 47 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About the Setup Utility..............25 The Standard Configuration...........25 Entering the Setup Utility............25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........26 Using BIOS..................26 BIOS Navigation Keys..............27 Main Menu................28 Advanced Menu................29 Chipset Menu................40 Tweak Menu................42 Boot Menu................43 Security Menu..............44 Exit Menu................45 Updating the BIOS..............46 TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........47 Start up problems after prolong use..........48 Maintenance and care tips..............48 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............49 TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors for expansion. Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: TIGD2-I Motherboard User Manual I/O Shield 2 SATA 3.0Gb/s Cables The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as standard. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1 x LVDS Power header • 1 x LVDS Power select jumper • 1 x LVDS_12V header • 1 x LVDS_19V header • 1 x Front Panel audio header • 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header • 1 x CLR_CMOS header TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 7 - Supports ACPI 3.0 version & DMI - Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS - Supports Dual-Monitor function - F7 hot key for boot up devices option • Thin Mini-ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm Form Factor TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components This picture may be different due to Optional Features on speccifications. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 18. LVDS_PWR1 LVDS power select jumper 19. LVDS LVDS header 20. JP7 LVDS S/D channel & output data format setting jumper 21. LVDS_19V 19V LVDS power header 22. LVDSPW_CONN LVDS power connector 23. LVDS_12V 12V LVDS power header TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    LAN Port 7. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. 8. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 9. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brack- ets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Components Components JP1/2/4/3/5/6 CLR_CMOS LVDS_19V LVDS_PWR1 LVDS_12V 1 & 4. JP1/2/4/3/5/6 & JP7: COM Setting Jumpers & LVDS S/D channel and LVDS output data format setting jumper TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 (2-4) 18bit (4-6) 24bit 2. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 3. LVDS_PWR1: LVDS Power Select Jumper 5&6. LVDS_19V & LVDS_12V: LVDS Power Jumper TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it fits in place. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. * For reference only TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16: Installing Add-On Cards

    ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3 compliant. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Please refer to the following illustrations to install the add-on card: * For reference only Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components PRINTER COM5 COM3/4/2/1/6 F_AUDIO SATA1~2 F_USB1~2 LVDS 1 PRINTER: Printer Header TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 SATA1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral- lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi- crophone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”. * For reference only TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- 8. LVDS: LVDS Interface TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. * For reference only TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24: Connecting Case Components

    2-4-5. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components Components LVDSPW_CONN F_PANEL SYS_FAN HDD_PWR ATX_POWER ODD_PWR 1. LVDSPW_CONN: LVDS Power Connector TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 2. SYS_FAN : System Cooling FAN Power Connector Connect the system cooling fan cable to SYS_FAN. 3. ATX_POWER: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Front Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 5 & 6. HDD_PWR & ODD_PWR: HDD Power & ODD Power Connectors Connect the HDD power cable to HDD_PWR. Connect the ODD power cable to ODD_PWR. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 Memo TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL or F2 to enter SETUP TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Bios Navigation Keys

    BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Main Menu

    The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Advanced Menu

    F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard LAN Controller #2/#1 (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU & system temperature, CPU core voltage... etc. • CPU Temperature • System temperature • CPU Vcore • CPU Over Temperature Warning Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Power Management Setup

    This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If set to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the system. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Acpi Setting

    Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] :Select Screen Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37 Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Sata Configuration

    157GB) This motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Usb Configuration

    USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Super Io Configuration

    This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41 [Enabled] Device Settings IO=3E8h; IRQ=7; :Select Screen Change Settings [Auto] :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Serial Port 4 RS-485 (Disable) Use this item to enable or disable the serial port 4 RS-485. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Chipset Menu

    This item is used to select the assigned memory size. IGFX- Boot Type (CRT + LVDS) This item allows you to select which type of display device to be used before loading VGA driver. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio. Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off) This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status. Press <Esc> to return to the chipset menu page. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: Tweak Menu

    If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Total Memory (4 GB) This item shows the total memory of DDR3. Memory Frequency (1066 MHz) This item shows the memory frequency. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47: Boot Menu

    Hard Disk Drive / CD/DVD ROM Drive / USB/IDE Floppy Drive / USB CD/DVD ROM Drive / USB HardDisk Drive / USB Flash Drive / Network Device / UEFI Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48: Security Menu

    Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Administrator Password This item allows you to set up the administrator password. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49: Exit Menu

    Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Trouble Shooting

    1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices. TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 Memo TIGD2-I USER MANUAL...

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