Avalue Technology SEMX-H81 User manual

Part No. E2047SM8101R
SEMX-H81
Intel® H81 Express Chipset
Mini ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual
2nd Ed –02 September 2015

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) 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 "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
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Avalue Customer Services
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Content
1. Getting Started....................................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................6
1.2 Packing List .............................................................................................6
1.3 Document Amendment History..................................................................7
1.4 Manual Objectives....................................................................................8
1.5 Specifications ..........................................................................................9
1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram ...................................................11
2. Hardware Configuration .................................................................................... 12
2.1 Product Overview................................................................................... 13
2.2 Installation Procedure............................................................................. 14
2.3 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................15
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors................................................................ 17
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1) ......................................................................17
2.4.2 ME update (For Flash BIOS use) (JME)............................................ 17
2.4.3 Front Panel Switches (FPANEL1)..................................................... 18
2.4.4 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (JSPDIF) ............................................. 18
2.4.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header (F_AUDIO) ............................ 19
2.4.6 USB Port Headers –USB2.0 (FUSB7).............................................. 19
2.4.7 USB Port Headers –USB3.0 (F_USB3.0) ......................................... 20
2.4.8 ATX +12V Power connector (PWR12V) ............................................20
2.4.9 ATX Power connector (ATXPWR) .................................................... 21
2.4.10 Serial port connector (JCOM)...........................................................21
2.4.11 Speaker connector (SPEAK)............................................................ 22
2.4.12 System Fan connector (SFAN).........................................................22
2.4.13 CPU Fan connector (CFAN1)...........................................................23
2.4.14 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) connector (LAN1) .............................................23
3.BIOS Setup............................................................................................................ 24
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................25
3.2 Starting Setup........................................................................................ 25
3.3 Using Setup...........................................................................................26
3.4 Getting Help .......................................................................................... 27
3.5 In Case of Problems...............................................................................27
3.6 BIOS setup............................................................................................28
3.6.1 Main Menu...................................................................................... 28
3.6.1.1 System Language.....................................................................28
3.6.1.2 System Date ............................................................................28

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3.6.1.3 System Time............................................................................28
3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings ..................................................................29
3.6.2.1 ACPI Settings........................................................................... 29
3.6.2.2 Onboard Device Configuration................................................... 30
3.6.2.2.1 USB Configuration ...................................................................31
3.6.2.3 CPU Configuration....................................................................32
3.6.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration .............................................................33
3.6.2.5 Advanced Power Management..................................................34
3.6.2.6 Super IO Configuration ............................................................. 35
3.6.2.7 HW Monitor..............................................................................36
3.6.2.8 WatchDog Configuration...........................................................37
3.6.3 Chipset........................................................................................... 37
3.6.3.1 South Bridge Configuration .......................................................38
3.6.4 Boot settings................................................................................... 39
3.6.4.1 Boot.........................................................................................40
3.6.4.2 CSM parameters ......................................................................40
3.6.5 Security.......................................................................................... 41
3.6.5.1 Administrator Password............................................................41
3.6.5.2 User Password......................................................................... 42
3.6.6 Performance ................................................................................... 42
3.6.6.1 CPU Configuration....................................................................42
3.6.6.2 North Bridge Configuration........................................................ 43
3.6.6.3 OverVoltage Configuration ........................................................ 44
4. Drivers Installation ............................................................................................... 45
4.1 Install Chipset Driver ..............................................................................46
4.2 Install VGA Driver .................................................................................. 47
4.3 Install LAN Driver (For Realtek 8111E Gigabit Ethernet)...........................48
4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892 HD Audio) ................................ 49
4.5 Install USB3.0 Driver.............................................................................. 50
4.6 Install ME Driver ....................................................................................51
5. Mechanical Drawing ............................................................................................. 52

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
Always note that improper disassembling action could cause damage to the
motherboard. We suggest not removing the heatsink without correct
instructions in any circumstance. If you really have to do this, please contact
us for further support.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
Driver/Utility CD X 1
Serial ATA Signal Cable X 2
Motherboard X 1
IO Shield X 1

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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision
Date
By
Comment
1st
August 2014
Avalue
Initial Release
2nd
September 2015
Avalue
Update BIOS Setup

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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology SEMX-H81 Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up
SEMX-H81 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
If you have any suggestions or find any errors regarding this manual and want to inform us
of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.

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1.5 Specifications
System
CPU
Intel® LGA1150 Socket Supports 4th Generation Core™Refresh i7/ i5/ i3,
Pentium® and Celeron® Processors (Max. TDP at 84W)
BIOS
AMI uEFI BIOS, 128Mbit SPI Flash ROM
System Chipset
Intel® H81 Express Chipset
I/O Chip
Nuvoton NCT5532D
System Memory
Two 240-pin DIMM Sockets Up to 16GB Dual Channel, DDR3 1066/1333
/1600MHz SDRAM
Watchdog Timer
H/W Reset, 1sec. –65535sec./min.
1sec. or 1min. step
H/W Status
Monitor
CPU & system temperature monitoring
Voltages monitoring
Expansion
1 x PCI-ex 16 Gen.3, 1 x Mini PCI-e full size
Display
Chipset
Intel® 4th Generation CPU integrated
Resolution
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1080 @
60 Hz
- Supports DVI-Dwith max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz
- Supports VGA with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub
Ethernet
Chipset
1 x Realtek RTL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Interface
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Audio
Chipset
Realtek ALC892 HD Audio Decoding Controller
Audio Interface
Line-out, Mic-In, Line-in, Rear R/L, S/PDIF
I/O
Rear Side External
I/O Connector
1 x PS2 Keyboard/Mouse with dual deck USB2.0 connector (PS2 Keyboard or
Mouse selection by BIOS)
1 x RJ-45 with Dual deck USB2.0 connector
1 x Dual deck USB2.0 connector
1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
1 x DVI-D
1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic in, 1 x Line-in, Rear R/L, S/PDIF

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Internal I/O
Connector
2 x SATA III connector, 2 x SATA II connector
1 x 1 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for USB 2.0 support USB 2.0 x 1
1 x 2 x 10 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for USB 3.0 x 2
1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch 2.54mm CPU fanconnector with smart fanfunction
supported
1 x 1 x 3 pin, pitch 2.54mm System fan connector
1 x Vertical type battery connector
1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for front panel
1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for front Audio
1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for RS-232 pin 9without power
1 x 1 x 3 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for S/PDIF
1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for BIOS ME flash
1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for COMS Clear
1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for Speaker Buzzer
1 x 2 x 10pin ATX power connector
1 x 2 x 2 pin ATX 12V power connector
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power
Requirement
+12V / +5V / 5VSB /+3.3V
Power Type
ATX mode
ACPI
ATX Power Support S0, S3, S4, S5
Operating Temp.
0°C ~60°C
Storage Temp.
-40°C ~75°C
Operating
Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (L x W)
6.69" x 6.69" (170mm x 170mm)
Weight
0.88lbs 0.40 kg
Note:
The Launch PXE OpROM policy can’t work at UEFI mode. But it can work normally under Legacy mode.
Random Vibration Test (Operation) Test PSD: 0.00202G²/Hz, 1.0 Grms
Random Vibration Test (Non-Operation) Test PSD: 0.01818G²/Hz 3 Grms
PS2 Keyboard or Mouse selection by BIOS
*Specificationsare subject to change without notice.

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1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of SEMX-H81.
Intel® H81
Express Chipset Ext USB 2.0 x 6
Type A
Memory Bus
Two 240-pin DIMM
Sockets Up to 16GB
DDR3 1333 /1600MHz
SATA II Connector
x 2
Nuvoton
NCT5532D
SATA III
Ext VGA
DMI x 4
SPI
UART
AMI uEFI BIOS,
128Mbit SPI Flash
ROM
1 x Line-out , 1 x
Mic in , 1 x Line-in ,
, Rear R/L , S/PDIF
1 x Realtek
RT8111E
Gigabit Ethernet
PCI-e x 1
SATA II
Ext HDMI
Int. Front Audio
1 x 2 x 5 pin header
Realtek ALC892
Audio Codec
Ext DVI-D
1 x 1 x 5 connector
for 1 USB 2.0
USB 2.0
1 x 4 pin Speaker
Buzzer
LPC
1 Full size Mini-
PCI-e slot
1 x PS2 Keyboard
or Mouse
1 x 2 x 5 pin
connector for
RS-232
Int. 1 x 2 x10
connector for 2
USB3.0
USB 3.0
1x 1 x 3 Pin
connector for
S/PDIF
SATA III Connector
x 2
PCI-e x 1 / USB
USB 2.0
Intel® LGA1150 Socket Supports 4th
Generation Core™ Refreshi7/ i5/ i3,
Pentium® and Celeron® Processors
(Max. TDP at 84W)
Code
1 x PCI-e x 16
PCI-e x 16 Gen.3
FDI x 2
RGB
DD0
DD1

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2.Hardware
Configuration

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2.1 Product Overview

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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change BIOS settings to support flat
panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATX Power.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the "Save & Exit \
RestoreDefaults" feature.

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2.3 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JBAT
Clear CMOS
1 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm
JME
ME update (For Flash BIOS use)
1 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm
Connectors
Label
Function
Note
FPANEL
Front Panel Switches
2 x 5 header, pitch 2.54 mm
PCIEX16
PCI-e x 16
MINIPCIE
Mini-PCI connector
HDMI
HDMI connector
PWR12V
ATX +12V Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.20 mm
ATXPWR
ATX Power connector
2 x 10 wafer, pitch 4.20 mm

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SPEAK
Speaker Headers
1 x 4 header, pitch 2.54 mm
JCOM
Serial port connector
2 x 5 header, pitch 2.54 mm
DVI_D
DVI connector
SATA1~4
Serial ATA connector 1~4
LAN
Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) connector
USB1/2
USB connector 1/2
USB3/4
USB connector 3/4
USB5/6
USB connector 5/6
FUSB7
USB Port Headers (USB 2.0)
1 x 5 header, pitch 2.54 mm
F_USB3.0
USB Port Headers (USB 3.0)
2 x 10 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm
SFAN
System Fan connector
1 x 3 header, pitch 2.54 mm
CFAN1
CPU Fan connector
1 x 4 header, pitch 2.54 mm
DIMM1~2
DDR3 SDRAM DIMM socket
VGA1
VGA connector
F_AUDIO
Front Panel Audio Connection Header
2 x 5 header, pitch 2.54 mm
AUDIO1
Audio connector
JSPDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface
1 x 3 header, pitch 2.54 mm
PS2 KB_MS
Keyboard & Mouse

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2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)
* Default
Normal*
Clear CMOS
Pin
Define
Open
Normal
Short
Clear CMOS
2.4.2 ME update (For Flash BIOS use) (JME)
* Default
Open*
Short

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2.4.3 Front Panel Switches (FPANEL1)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+HD_LED
1
2
+P_LED
-HD_LED
3
4
-P_LED
RST
5
6
PWR_ON
RST
7
8
-PWR_ON
NC
9
2.4.4 Sony/Philips Digital Interface (JSPDIF)
PIN
Signal
1
VCC
2
OUT
3
GND

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2.4.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header (F_AUDIO)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
PORT1L
1
2
GND
PORT1R
3
4
PRESENCE#
PORT2R
5
6
SENSE1_RETURN
SENSE_SEND
7
PORT2L
9
10
SENSE2_RETURN
2.4.6 USB Port Headers –USB2.0 (FUSB7)
PIN
Signal
1
VCC
2
DATA -
3
DATA +
4
GND
5
NC

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2.4.7 USB Port Headers –USB3.0 (F_USB3.0)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
1
VCC
VCC
19
2
SSRX-
SSRX-
18
3
SSRX+
SSRX+
17
4
GND
GND
16
5
SSTX-
SSTX-
15
6
SSTX+
SSTX+
14
7
GND
GND
13
8
D-
D-
12
9
D+
D+
11
10
ID
2.4.8 ATX +12V Power connector (PWR12V)
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+12V
4
3
+12V
GND
2
1
GND