Biostar N3700NH User manual

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
i
UEFI BIOS Setup ........................................................................... 1
1 Main Menu................................................................................... 3
2 Advanced Menu.......................................................................... 4
3 Chipset Menu............................................................................ 15
4 Security Menu........................................................................... 18
5 Boot Menu................................................................................. 21
6 Performance Menu................................................................... 22
7 Exit Menu .................................................................................. 24

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
1
UEFI BIOS Setup
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI
BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows
users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to
NVRAM.
UEFI BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing
programs from a disk. This system controls most of the input and output
devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. BIOS
activates at the first stage of the booting process, loading and executing
the operating system. Some additional features, such as virus and
password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in
UEFI BIOS.
The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings
in UEFI BIOS Setup.
Plug and Play Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A
specification.
EPA Green PC Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC
specification.
ACPI Support
AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration
and Power interface specification (ACPI). It provides ASL code for power
management and device configuration capabilities as defined in the ACPI
specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba.
PCI Bus Support
This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) local bus specification.
DRAM Support
DDR3L SO-DRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is
supported.

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
2
Using Setup
When starting up the computer, press <Del> during the Power-On
Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility.
In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you will see General Help description at
the top right corner, and this is providing a brief description of the selected
item. Navigation Keys for that particular menu are at the bottom right
corner, and you can use these keys to select item and change the
settings.
Notice
The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance of the motherboard. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any settings, please load the default settings
to ensure system’s compatibility and stability. Use Load Setup
Default under the Exit Menu.
For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS information described in this
manual is for your reference only. The actual UEFI BIOS information
and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
The content of this manual is subject to be changed without notice.
We will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s
manual and any system damage that may be caused by
wrong-settings.
General Hel
p
Navi
g
ation Ke
y
s

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
3
1 Main Menu
Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear
on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS Information
It shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code,
Model Name, Build Date and etc.
Total Memory
Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will be excluded.
System Language
Choose the system default language.
System Date
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you
set the date.
System Time
Set the system internal clock.

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
4
2 Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super
I/O, Power Management, and other system devices.
Notice
Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may
cause system to malfunction.
ACPI Settings
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
This item enables or disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
5
Enable Hibernation
This item enables or disables system ability to hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep
State). This option may be not effective with some OSes.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
ACPI Sleep State
This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when
the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Options: S3 (Suspend to RAM) (Default) / Suspend Disabled
Lock Legacy Resources
The item enables or disables Lock of Legacy Resources.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
PS2 Keyboard PowerOn
This item allows you to control the keyboard power on function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Any Key / Stroke Key / Specific Key
Stroke Keys
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Stroke Key.”
Options: Wake Key (Default) / Power Key / Ctrl+F1 / Ctrl+F2 / Ctrl+F3 /
Ctrl +F4 / Ctrl+F5 / Ctrl+F6
Specific Key
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Specific Key.”
Press Enter to set Specific key.
PS2 Mouse PowerOn
This item allows you to control the mouse power on function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Restore AC Power Loss
Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
Options: Power Off (Default) / Power On / Last State
EuP Control
When EuP is enabled, the system will meet EuP requirement.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
PME Wake up from S5
The item enables the system to wake from S5 using PME event.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
6
Wake system with Fixed Time
This item enables or disables the system to wake on by alarm event.
When this item is enabled, the system will wake on the hr::min::sec
specified.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Wake up date
You can choose which date the system will boot up.
Wake up hour / Wake up minute / Wake up second
You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and
second to specify.
USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4
This item allows you to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4
function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Super IO Configuration

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
7
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port
This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM).
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Change Settings
This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Options: Auto (Default) / IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 / IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 11, 12 / IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 / IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 / IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Parallel Port Configuration
Parallel Port
This item enables or disables Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE).
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
8
Change Settings
This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
Options: Auto (Default) / IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3 / IO=378h; IRQ=5, 6,
7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA=1,3 / IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12;
DMA=1,3 / IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12; DMA=1,3
Device Mode
This item allows you to change the Printer Port mode.
Options: EPP mode & ECP mode (Default) / Standard Parallet Port
mode(SPP) / EPP mode / ECP mode
H/W Monitor
CPU Configuration
This item shows CPU Information

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
9
Limit CPUID Maximum
Disabled for Windows XP
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Bi-directional PROCHOT
When a processor thermal sensor trips (either core) the PROCHOT# will
be driven. If bi-direction is enabled, external agents can drive PROCHOT#
to throttle the processor.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Intel Virtualization Technology
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by Vanderpool Technology
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Power Technology
This item enables or disables the power management features.
Options: Custom (Default) / Energy Efficient / Disable
EIST
This item enables or disables Intel SpeedStep.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Turbo Mode
This item enables or disables Turbo Mode.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
P-STATE Coordination
This item changes P-STATE coordination type.
Options: HW_ALL (Default) / SW_ALL / SW_ANY
Package C State limit
This item sets Package C State limit.
Options: C1 (Default) / C3 / C6 / C7

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
10
SATA Configuration
The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of SATA devices.
Serial-ATA (SATA)
This item enables/disables Serial ATA Device.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
SATA Mode
This item determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
Options: AHCI Mode (Default)
SATA1/2
This item enables/disables Serial ATA Port1/2.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Network Stack Configuration

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
11
Network Stack
This item enables or disables UEFI network stack
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Note: The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack function to
[Enabled]
IPv4 PXE Support
This item enables or disables IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv4 booth
option will not be created.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
IPv6 PXE Support
This item enables or disables IPv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv6 booth
option will not be created.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
PXE boot wait time
Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.
Media detect count
Number of times presence of media will be checked.
CSM Configuration
CSM Support
This item enables or disables CSM Support
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
12
GateA20 Active
Upon Request – FA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always – do
not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is
executed above 1MB
Options: Upon Request (Default) / Always
Option ROM Messages
This item sets the display mode for option ROM.
Options: Force BIOS (Default) / Keep Current
Boot option filter
This option controls what devices system can boot to.
Options: UEFI and Legacy (Default) / Legacy only / UEFI only
Network
This item controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM
Options: Legacy (Default) / Do not launch / UEFI
Storage
This item controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM
Options: Legacy (Default) / Do not launch / UEFI
Video
This item controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM
Options: Legacy (Default) / Do not launch / UEFI
Other PCI device
It determines OpROM execution policy for devices other than Network,
Storage, or video.
Options: Legacy (Default) / Do not launch / UEFI

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
13
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support
The item allows you to enable Legacy USB support. AUTO option disables
legacy support if no USB devices are connected. DISABLE option will
keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled / Auto
XHCI Hand-off
This is workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI
ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
EHCI Hand-off
This is workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI
ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
The item allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver
Support.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
USB transfer time-out
The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers.
Options: 20 sec (Default) / 1 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec
Device reset time-out
The item sets USB mass storage device Start Unit command time-out.
Options: 20 sec (Default) / 10 sec / 30 sec / 40 sec

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
14
Device power-up delay
“Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is 100ms, for a Hub port the
delay is taken from Hub descriptor.
Options: Auto (Default) / Manual
Note: The following items appear only when you set the Device power-up delay
function to [Manual]
Device power-up delay in seconds
Delay range is 1 ~ 40 seconds, in one second increments.
Options: 5 (Default)

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
15
3 Chipset Menu
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal
Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at
speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating
with its own special components.
Notice
Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may
cause system to malfunction.
North Bridge

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
16
Integrated Graphics Device
Enable: Enable Integrated Graphics Device (IGD) when selected as the
Primary Video Adaptor. Disable: Always disable IGD.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
IGD Turbo Enable
Enable: IGD Turbo Enable. Disable: IGD Turbo Disable.
Options: Auto (Default) / Enabled / Disabled
Primary Display
This item selects which of IGD/PCIe Graphics device should be Primary
Display.
Options: Auto (Default) / IGD / PCIe
GFX Boost
This item enables/disables GFX Boost.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
PAVC
This item enables/disables Protected Audio Video Control.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
DVMT Pre-Allocated
This item selects DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size
used by the Internal Graphics Device.
Options: 32M (Default) / 64M / 96M / 128M / 160M / 192M / 224M /
256M / 288M / 320M / 352M / 384M / 416M / 448M / 480M / 512M
DVMT Total Gfx Mem
This item selects DVMT5.0 Total Graphic Memory size used by the
Internal Graphics Device.
Options: 256MB (Default) / 128MB / MAX
Aperture Size
This item selects the Aperature Size.
Options: 256MB (Default) / 128MB / 512MB
GTT Size
This item selects the GTT Size.
Options: 4MB (Default) / 2MB / 8MB
RC6 (Render Standby)
This item enables or disables render standby support.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
17
Max TOLUD
Maximum Value of TOLUD
Options: Dynamic (Default) / 2 GB / 2.25 GB / 2.5 GB / 2.75 GB / 3 GB
South Bridge
Onboard Lan
This item enables/disables the PCI Express Port 2 in the Chipset.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Onboard LAN Option ROM
This item enables/disables Onboard LAN Option ROM.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
ASPM
This item sets PCI Express Active State Power Management settings.
Options: Disabled (Default) / L0s / L1 / L0sL1 / Auto
Speed
This item selects PCI Express port speed.
Options: Auto (Default) / Gen1 / Gen2
High Precision Timer
This item enables/disables the High Precision Event Timer.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

N3700NH / N3150NH / N3050NH UEFI BIOS Manual
18
4 Security Menu
Administrator Password
This item sets Administrator Password.
User Password
This item sets User Password.
Secure Boot Menu
Secure Boot
Secure Boot can be enabled if
1. System running in user mode with enrolled Platform Key (PK)
2.CSM function is disabled.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled