i Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 2.2 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
ii Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
iii Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. Set up the system on a stable surface.
iv Safety cautions and warnings Optical Drive Safety Information Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instructions. WARNING: Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive.
v TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the PC 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Specification......................................................................................2 Front and Rear I/O............................................................................3 Packing Contents..............................................................................
vi Chapter 5 43 Trouble Shooting 43 Start up problems during assembly...............................................43 Start up problems after prolong use............................................44 Maintenance and care tips............................................................44 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart................................................
1 Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction Thank you for choosing 3.8L MS300 of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. Supports LGA1155 Socket for Intel ® 2 nd /3 rd Generation Core TM processors and a dimension of 270mm (H)* 205mm (D)* 70mm (W), 3.8L SFF provides the features of low power consumption (working with a 120Watt power adaptor), and space saving. The chipset is Intel® H61, supporting up to 8 GB of system memory with DDR3 memory SO-DIMM, 3.
2 Specification Chipset • Intel® H61 CPU Support • Supports LGA1155 Socket for Intel® 2nd/3rd Generation CoreTM processors (up to 65W) Memory • 2 x SO-DIMM up to 8 GB, Dual-channel Graphics • • Intel® HD graphics from CPU Support Full HD Playback and DX10.1 for Sandy Bridge, DX11 for Ivy Bridge Storage • Support 1 x 3.5” SATA II HDD ODD • Support SATA II Slim DVD Super-multi Tray type Front Panel • • • • 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 (or 4 x USB 2.
3 Front and Rear I/O Note: ID design may vary. 1. Power Button Press the prower button to turn the system on and off. 2. 4 IN 1 Card Reader Supports SD Card/ MMC Card/ MS Card. You can easily read phone or other files on the momery card. Digital cameras, DVs, MP3 or any other digital devices are compatible. 3. USB Connectors The USB connector is used for USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and other USBcompatible device. 4. Mic In Jack Connecting Microphone. 5.
4 6. HDMI Connector Connecting HDMI Device. 7. USB Connectors Connecting USB Devices (USB2.0 Ports). 8. Eight channel HD Audio Microphone Jack/ Headphone Jack/ Line In Jack. 9. DC Jack It is used for power adapter. 10. Antenna It is used for an optional antenna. 11. D-SUB Connector Connecting VGA Monitor. 12. LPT Port (optional) Connecting the printer, scanner or other devices. 13. LAN Connecting the Network. 14. TV Tuner (optional) TV in jack. 15.
5 Packing Contents Driver DVD Manual Stand Power NOTE: Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing.
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7 Chapter 2 Installing the PC System Quick Installation 1. Connecting HDMI device. 2. Connecting VGA Monitor. (D-SUB Connector) 3. The USB connector is for attaching USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and other USB-compatible device.
8 4. Connecting the Network. (LAN Connector) 5. Connecting the Microphone. (Microphone Jack) 6. Connecting Speakers or Headphones. (Headphone Jack) 7. Connecting External Audio Device.
9 8. Connecting Power.
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11 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
12 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc.
13 In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon . The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.
14 System Language (English) This item is used to set system language. System Date & Time 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. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.
15 Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Network Boot Protocol (PXE) This item shows the information of the network boot protocol. Boot Order (Int 18h) This item shows the information of the boot order. The LAN Configuration will be different depending on the settings of Operating system select and Launch PXE OpROM in the Boot menu.
16 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Security Exit PC Health Status System Temperature System Fan 1 Speed System Fan 2 Speed CPU Voltage IMC Voltage DIMM Voltage : : : : : : 28 °C 5443 RPM 0 RPM 1.212 V 1.056 V 1.512 V -=- PECI Mode -=Offset to TCC Activation Temp.
17 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Resume By RING Resume By PME Resume By USB 1.x/2.0 (S3) EUP Function Power LED Type Security Exit About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Single Color LED : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
18 ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Security Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
19 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the information of the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot CPU Configuration Security Exit Number of cores to enable in each processor package. Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G550 @ 2.
20 Excute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.
21 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control USB Configuration OnChip USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot Security Exit If the USB 3.0 controller is external chip : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit OnChip USB 3.
22 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Security Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Serial Port 0 Configutation Parallel Port Configuration IT8728 : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
23 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Device Settings Enabled IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3 Change Settings Device Mode Auto ECP Mode Parallel Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port. Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3) This item shows the information of the device settings.
24 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Security Exit System Agent (SA) Parameters System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
25 PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot PCH Configuration Restore AC Power Loss Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Azalia Internal HDMI codec Power Off Enabled Enabled Security Exit Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure. : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
26 ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Security Exit Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8. 1. 0. 1248 : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248) This item shows the ME FW version.
27 Freq/Volt Control Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Frequency/Voltage Control Security Exit CPU Advanced Configuration CPU Advanced Configuration Chipset Advanced Configuration Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrum Enabled Enabled Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.
28 Runtime Turbo Enable (Disabled) This item shows if CPU support runtime turbo or not. Graphics Core Ratio Limit (18) This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio. Graphics Voltage(1/256) (0) This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage. Press to return to the Freq/Volt Control page.
29 Chipset Advanced Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Security Exit Memory Multiplier Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD) Row Precharge Time (tRP) RAS# Active Time (tRAS) Write Recovery Time(tWR) Row Refresh Cycle Time(tRFC) Active to Active Delay(tRRD) Write to Read Delay(tWTR) Read CAS# Precharge(tRTP) Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) 9 9 9 24 10 74 4 5 5 20 : Select Screen /Clic
30 Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. Processor Speed (2200MHz) This item shows the CPU speed.
31 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
32 Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM / USB Floppy / USB CD/DVD ROM / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / Network Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press to see the submenu. CSM parameters OpROM execution, boot options filter,etc. CSM parameters Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
33 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Main Advanced Administrator Password Status User Password Status Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Not Install Not Install Administrator Password System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode Image Execution Policy Key Management Security Exit Secure Boot mode selector.
34 Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Main Advanced Internal FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media Chipset Freq/Volt Control Always Execute Deny Execute Deny Execute Deny Execute Boot Security Exit Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Note: Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
35 Key Management Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Default Key Provisioning Manage All Factory Keys (PK, KEK, DB, DBX) Install default Secure Boot keys Platform Key (PK) Set PK from File Get PK to File Delete the PK Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) Set KEK from File Get KEK to File Delete the KEK Append an entry to KEK Authorized Signature Database (DB) Set DB from File Get DB to File Delete the DB Append an entry to DB Forbidden Signature Da
36 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset Freq/Volt Control Boot Back to EZ Mode Security Exit Go back to EZ Mode. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
37 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.
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39 Chapter 4 Using the Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
40 Drivers Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
41 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
42 Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
43 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. a) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse.
44 c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan. Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screen Yes Check if monitor has display Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. - need to CLRCMOS. HDD problem.
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