Asus Q170S1 User manual

Motherboard
Q170S1

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E11925
First Edition
August 2016
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
Q170S1 specications summary............................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................ 1-7
System memory........................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: BIOS information
BIOS setup program................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode..................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exit menu................................................................................................... 2-4
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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Q170S1 specications summary
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS Q170S1 motherboard
Accessories 1 x I/O Shield
Application DVD 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x User Manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel®Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron®processors
Supports Intel®14nm CPU, max 65w (depends on cooling solution)
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list
Chipset Intel®Q170 Express Chipset
Memory
2x SO-DIMMs, max 32 GB, DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor
Multi-VGA output support: 2 HDMI, DP and LVDS ports
- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x 1600
@60Hz
- Supports DP with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 3840 x 2160
@60Hz
- Supports LVDS with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Storage
Intel®Q170 Express Chipset:
- 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 SSD 2280 connector
LAN Intel®I219LM Gigabit LAN
Audio Realtek® ALC3236 4-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
Front panel
I/O ports
1 x headphone/microphone combo port
1 x USB 3.0 Type C port
1 x USB 3.0 Type A port
1 x microphone port

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Rear panel
I/O ports
1 x DC power connector
2 x HDMI-OUT ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
Internal
connectors
1 x LVDS connector
2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector
1 x M.2 SSD connector supports M Key and type 2280 storage devices
1 x M.2 Wi-Fi connector supports E Key and type 2230 Wi-Fi devices
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x COM connector
1 x TPM connector (14-1 pin)
1 x RTC battery header
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x SATA power connector
1 x Backlight inverter voltage selection header
1 x FDP (Flat Panel Display) brightness header
1 x Panel voltage selection header
1 x Panel off header
1 x DIS ME jumper
BIOS
features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My
Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS
DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support
Windows®10 (64-bit),
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit),
Windows®7 (32-bit / 64-bit)*
* Please refer to ASUS ofcial website and download “Windows®7 installation guide” and
“ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows®7.
Form factor Mini-STX form factor: 5.5 in. x 5.8 in. (14.0 cm x 14.7 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Q170S1
SATA_PWRCON
LAN_USB3_45
DC_PWR
DP
HDMI1
HDMI2
MIC IN
USB3_C1
USB3_3
AUDIO
CHA_FAN
CPU_FAN
ALC
3236
14cm(5.5in)
14.7cm(5.8in)
LCD_BLKT_PANEL
LVDS
2280
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
CLRTC
DIS_ME
VCC_PWR_SEL
BLKT_PWR_SEL
DDR4 SODIMM_B1 (64bit, 260-pin module)
M.2(WIFI)
DDR4 SODIMM_A1 (64bit, 260-pin module)
COM
F_PANEL
TPM
BATT_CON
LGA1151
Intel®
Q170
Intel®
I219LM
Super
I/O
ASM1480
PANEL_SW
128Mb
BIOS
M.2(SOCKET3)
DIGI
+VRM
2230
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Product introduction
1
Motherboard overview
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so
can cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
Scan the QR code to get the detailed pin denitions.

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Intel®ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel®ME function. Set this jumper
to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel®ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.
Disable the Intel®ME function before updating it.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM
data of the system setup information such as date, time,
and system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power
cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short
the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process
and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN )
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not
place jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan
of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.
Intel®LGA1151 CPU socket
Install Intel®LGA1151 CPU into this surface mount LGA1151 socket, which is
designed for 6th Generation Intel®Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron®
processors
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
DDR4 SO-DIMM slots
Install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB non-ECC un-buffered DDR4 SO-DIMMs into
these DIMM sockets.
M.2 SSD connector
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
This socket supports M Key and type 2280 storage devices.

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SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON)
This connector is for the SATA power cable. The power cable plug is designed to
t this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down
rmly until the connector completely t. To provide power to your SATA device,
connect the SATA power cable to this connector
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (SATA6G_1~2)
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA
6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
M.2 Wi-Fi connector
This socket connects to an M.2 Wi-Fi device. It supports E Key and type 2230 Wi-Fi
devices.
System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates, passwords
and data. A TPM system also helps
enhance network security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform integrity.
TPM
PIN 1
+3VSB
S_PCIRST#_TBD
GND
C_PCICLK_TPM
+3V
+3V
F_CLKRUN
F_SERIRQ
F_FRAME#
F_LAD3
F_LAD2
F_LAD1
F_LAD0
LCD panel backlight header (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL)
This connector is for the LCD panel backlight and brightness controls. It enables
the LCD panel backlight, provides backlight control signals, and provides brightness
control signals for the brightness button on the front panel.
LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS)
This connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low-voltage Differential
Signaling (LVDS) interface.
RTC battery header (2-pin BATT_CON)
This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery.
Panel off header (2-pin PANEL_SW)
This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel
display backlight.
Panel voltage selection header
(VCC_PWR_SEL)
3
3V
(Default)
2
5V
1
12V
VCC_PWR_SEL

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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that
the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI
groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
HD Audio controller shared – – – – – – –
XHCI shared – – – – – – –
SATA controller shared – – – – – – –
Intel LAN controller shared – – – – – – –
M.2 shared – – – – – – –
IGD shared – – – – – – –
WLAN – – – shared – – – –
Backlight inverter voltage selection header (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL)
Pins Setting
1-2 (Default) 12V
2-3 19V
1 2
2 3
12V
(Default)
19V
BLKT_PWR_SEL

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Rear panel connectors
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
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1. DC power connector. Insert the power adapter into this port.
• It supports 19V DC input.
• The power adapter is purchased separately.
• Use the appropriate DC power adapter for the following scenarios:
- Use a 90W adapter when a 35W CPU is installed on the system.
- Use a 120W adapter when using your system with an LVDS panel.
- Use a high-rated adapter (above 90W) when a high-rated CPU (45W or higher
CPU) is installed on the system.
2. HDMI ports. These ports are for High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connectors, and are HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and
other protected content.
3. DisplayPort. This port is for DisplayPort-compatiable devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake up
from S5 mode
_ _
LAN port LED indications

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1. Headphone/microphone combo port. This port connects to a headphone or a
microphone.
2. USB 3.0 port. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is for USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel®100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their rmware for better compatibility.
3. USB 3.0 Type C port. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 3.0
mobile or peripheral devices.
4. Microphone port. This port connects to a microphone.
5. USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 / 2.0
devices.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel®100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their rmware for better compatibility.
Front panel connectors
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket
designed for 6th Generation Intel®Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and
Celeron®processors
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the
LGA1151 socket.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard
components.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the
LGA1151 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP
cap.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
Installing the CPU
1
4
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
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System memory
Overview
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Small Outline Dual Inline
Memory Module (SO-DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR4 SO-
DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system
maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory
modules.
• When you install only one memory module, install it to DIMM_A1 slot for the
motherboard to work properly.
• This motherboard supports 1.2V DDR4 DIMMs.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows®OS, when you install 4GB
or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be
about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the
following:
- Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows®OS.
- Install a 64-bit Windows®OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
- For more details, refer to the Microsoft®support site at http://support.microsoft.
com/kb/929605/en-us.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
Installing a DIMM
1 2
To remove a DIMM
B
A
B
B
AA
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BIOS information
2
• Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide.
• Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility, rename the
BIOS le in the removable device into Q170S1.CAP.
BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>
or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a
running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend you
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this
motherboard.
• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section Motherboard overview for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
Press <F7> to change between the two modes.
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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the
display language, system performance mode, fan prole and boot device priority. To access
the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>.
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
Saves the changes
and resets the
system
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA
information
Displays the system properties of
the selected mode. Click <Enter> to
switch EZ System Tuning modes
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Shows the
bootable
devices
Search on FAQs
Loads optimized default
settings
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Enables or disables the Intel
Rapid Storage Technology
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Conguration elds
Menu bar
General helpSub-menu item
Menu items
Scroll bar
Last modied
settings
Language Hot Keys
MyFavorite Q-Fan control
Goes back to EZ
Mode
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU
and memory voltage output
Quick Note
Advanced Mode
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the
BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed congurations.
To access the EZ Mode, click EzMode(F7) or press <F7>.
Popup window
Search on FAQs
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears.
Select OK to load the default values.
Save Changes & Reset
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,
a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
Discard Changes and Exit
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to discard
changes and exit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.e) from one of
the available USB devices.
Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code. Scan this QR code with your mobile
device to connect to the ASUS BIOS FAQ web page. You can also scan the QR code below.
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Appendix
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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