Hanasis ITX-D255R User manual

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Mini-ITX Mother Board (ITX-D255R)
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published Feb 2014
Copyright©2014 Hanasis & Ruide All rights reserved

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Disclaimer:
Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for informational use only and subject to change without
notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by Hanasis&Ruide.
Hanasis&Ruide assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this manual.
With respect to the contents of this manual, Hanasis&Ruide does not provide warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
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consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like),
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management
Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in Cali- fornia, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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Contents
1. Chapter1 Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.1 Specification ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1.2 System Block Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1.3 Mother Board Layout --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
1.4 I/O Panel Connectors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2. Chapter2 Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.1 Screw Holes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
2.2 Pre-Installation Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.5 Jumper Setup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
2.6 Onboard Header and Connectors -------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
2.7 I/O Connectors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
2.8 SerialATA(SATA) / SerialATA2(SATA2) Hard Disks Installation ----------------------------------------------18
2.9 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATA2 HDDs --------------------------------------------------------------------18
2.10 Driver Installation Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
2.11 installing Window7 on SATA / SATA2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3. Chapter3 UEFI SETUP UTILITY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
3.1 Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
3.2 Main Screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
3.3 Advanced Screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
3.4 Feature Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
3.5 Chipset Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
3.6 Boot Screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
3.7 Security Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
3.8 Exit Screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
4. Chapter4 Software Support ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.1 Install Operating System -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.2 Support CD Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

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Chapter1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ITX-D255R motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under Hanasis&Ruide’s consistently
stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to Hanasis&Ruide’s commitment to
quality and endurance.
In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and step- by-step guide to the hardware installation.
Chapter 3 and 4 contain the configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be
subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on
Hanasis&Ruide website without further notice.
If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the
model.
Safety rules
1. Please read this manual before use the motherboard to avoid damage caused by illegal operation.
2. Do not use this product in humid environment or with strong mechanical movement.
3. Build good ESD protection before operate it.
4. You must remove power supply before install any external module.
5. Please make sure that the Power supply is 12V DC.
6. Prohibit unauthorized reworks, and we will not take any responsibility for any damage caused by unauthorized rework.

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1.1 Specification
Item Specification
Form Factor Dimemsions Mini-ITX (170mm x 170mm) 6-Layer
Processor System
CPU
Intel®Dual-Core AtomTM CedarView Processor D2550
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Supports Untied Overclocking Technology
Core Number 2 EA
Max Speed 1.86 GHz
Chipset NM10
BIOS UEFI
Expansion Slot PCI 1 EA
Mini-PCIE 1 EA (Only mSATA Support)
Memory
Te c h n o l o g y Single Channel DDR3 800/1066 MHz SDRAM
Max. 4 GB
Socket SO-DIMM x 2 EA
Graphics
Controller Intel®PowerVR SGX545, Support Directx9 compliant Pixel Shader v3.0 and OGL 3.0
VRAM Shared Memory
VGA Yes, Supports Max. Resolution 1920 x 1200
LVDS Single Channel 18/24bits, max resolution 1366x768
Dual Channel 24bits, up to 1920 x 1200
Multi Display Yes
Ethernet
Interface 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller GbE LAN: 2 x Realtek RTL8111E-VL
Connector RJ-45 x 2
SATA Data Trans. Rate SATA2 3.0Gb/S
Rear I/O
VGA D-SUB15 x 1
Ethernet 2 EA
USB 4 EA (USB 2.0 compliant)
Audio 2 EA (Mic-In, Line-Out)
Serial(COM) 1 EA (RS-232/422/485) + 2 EA (RS232)
PS/2 2 EA
On-Board
Connector
USB 4 EA(USB 2.0 compliant) - 2.54Pitch Pin-Header
LVDS/ Inverter 1 EA / 1EA
VGA 1 EA - 2.0Pitch Box-Header
Serial (COM) 3 EA - 2.0Pitch Box-Header
SATA 1 (SATA2)
m-SATA Mini-PCIe
Parallel 1 EA
GPIO 2 x GPI + 2 x GPO
SATA Power 1 EA - Molex 5267-04 Box Header
WatchDog timer Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 segments, 0,1,2…255sec/min
Power Requirements
Input PWR 12V DC-In (4-pin ATX PWR Con)
Power On
AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as Power input ready
- ATX: Press Button to PWR on after Power input ready

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1.2 System Block Diagram

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1.3 Mother Board Layout
No Connector Name No Connector Name
1 VGA Box-Header Connector 11 LPT(Parallel Connector)
2 LVDS Connector 12 AT/ATX Mode Jumper
3 Panel Power Jumper 13 CMOS Clear Jumper
4 Inverter / Back Light Connector 14 COM4/5/6 Power Select Jumper
5 FAN (CPU) Connector 15 COM4/5/6 Box-Header Connector
6 FAN (System) Connector 16 Front Panel Connector
7 ATX 12V Power 17 DIO&AMP Box-Header Connector
8 DDR-3 SO-DIMM Memory Socket 18 USB5&6, USB7&8 Connector
9 SATA Power Connector 19 miniPCIe (mSATA) Socket
10 SATA-2 Connector 20 AMP Internal Speaker Connector
(2) LVDS
(1) VGA Header
(3) Panel Power Jumper
(4) Inverter & B/L
(5) FAN (CPU)
(6) FAN (SYS)
(7) ATX 12V Power
(8) DDR-3 RAM Socket
(9) SATA Power
(10) SATA
(11) LPT
(12) AT/ATX Jumper
(13) CMOS Clear
(14) COM4/5/6 Power Jumpe
r
(15) COM4/5/6
(16) Front Panel
17) DIO&AMP
18) USB5&6, USB7/8
19) miniPCIe(mSATA)
20) AMP(Speaker)

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1.4 I/O Panel Connector
No Connector Name No Connector Name
1 PS/2 MOUSE Port (DIN-6P Green) 7 AUDIO MIC-IN JACK (Pink)
2 COM#2 (DSUB9P) Port 8 USB 3&4 Port
3 COM#3 (DSUB9P) Port 9 USB 1&2 Port
4 LAN#2 (RJ-45) Port 10 VGA (DSUB15P) Port
5 LAN#1 (RJ-45) Port 11 COM#1 (DSUB9P) Port
6 AUDIO LINE-OUT JACK (Green) 12 PS/2 KBD Port (DIN-6P Purple)
1.4.1 LAN Port LED Indications
There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Activity/Link LED SPEED LED LAN JACK
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10Mbps Connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps Connection
On Link Green 1Gbps Connection
(1) PS/2 MOUSE (2) COM#2 (3) COM#3 (4) LAN#2 (5) LAN#1 (6) LINE-OUT
(7) MIC-IN(8) USB3&4(9) USB1&2(10) VGA(11) COM#1
(12) PS/2 KBD

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Chapter2. Installation
This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of
your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical
injuries to you and damages to motherboard components.
2.1 Screw Holes
Place screws into the holes to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
2.2 Pre-Installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet
or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power 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,and/or components.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM)
ITX-D255R motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slots.
1. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into a DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM
may be damaged.
2. Please install the memory module from DDR3_A2 slot for the first priority.
2.3.1 Installation a SO-DIMM
Please make sure to disconnect the power supply before adding or removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
Step#1] Unlock a SO-DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step#2] Align a SO-DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SO-DIMM matches the break on the slot.
The SO-DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause perma- nent damage to the motherboard and the SO-DIMM
if you force the SO- DIMM into the slot in the incorrect orientation.
Step#3] Firmly insert the SO-DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the SO-DIMM
is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot)
There is 1 PCI slot on this motherboard.
PCI Slot : The PCI slot is used to install an expansion card that has 32-bit PCI interface.
2.4.1 Installing a Expansion Card
Step#1] Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged.
Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.
Step#2] Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Step#3] Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws for later use.
Step#4] Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
Step#5] Fasten the card to the chassis with screws. Step 6. Replace the system cover.
2.5 Jumper Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins,
the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”.
The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”
when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.
2.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper (JCMOS)
Connector SPEC Shape Jumper Description Remark
3-Pin 2.54 Pitch
1 - 2 : Normal
2 - 3 : Clear CMOS Default is Normal
NOTE] JCMOS allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the
computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3 on
JCMOS for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be
noted that the password, date, time, user default profile and MAC address will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is removed.
2.5.2 Panel Power Jumper (JLV)
Connector SPEC Shape Jumper Description Remark
3-Pin 2.54 Pitch
1 - 2 : +3.3V (LCD 15”)
2 - 3 : +5.0V (LCD 17”) Default is +3.3V
2.5.3 AT/ATX Mode Jumper (JAT/ATX)
Connector SPEC Shape Jumper Description Remark
3-Pin 2.54 Pitch
1 - 2 : AT Mode
2 - 3 : ATX Mode (Button On) Default is ATX Mode
2.5.4 COM(4~6) Port Power Setting Jumper (JCOM4/JCOM5/JCOM6 PWR)
Connector SPEC Shape Jumper Description Remark
3-Pin 2.54 Pitch
1 - 2 : +5 V
2 - 3 : +12V Default is +5V

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2.6 Onboard Header and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors.
Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!
2.6.1 LVDS Connector
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
40-Pin 1.25 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 +12V 2 +12V
3 +12V 4 +12V
5 +12V 6 GND
7 VCC 3.3V 8 GND
9 LVDS Panel PWR 10 LVDS Panel PWR
11 DDC CLK 12 DDC DAT
13 Back Light Adjust 14 LVDS Power Enable
15 Back Light Enable 16 GND
17 LVDS#1 D0 (-) 18 LVDS#1 D0 (+)
19 LVDS#1 D1 (-) 20 LVDS#1 D1 (+)
21 LVDS#1 D2 (-) 22 LVDS#1 D2 (+)
23 LVDS#1 CLK (-) 24 LVDS#1 CLK (+)
25 LVDS#1 D3 (-) 26 LVDS#1 D3 (+)
27 GND 28 GND
29 LVDS#2 D0 (-) 30 LVDS#2 D0 (+)
31 LVDS#2 D1 (-) 32 LVDS#2 D1 (+)
33 LVDS#2 D2 (-) 34 LVDS#2 D2 (+)
35 LVDS#2 CLK (-) 36 LVDS#2 CLK (+)
37 LVDS#2 D3 (-) 38 LVDS#2 D3 (+)
39 GND (LVDS Detection) 40 GND
2.6.2 Inverter / Back Light Connector (IVCN)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
5-Pin 2.0 Pitch
1 : +12V
2 : GND
3 : Back Light Enable
4 : Back Light Adjust
5 : +5V

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2.6.3 CPU FAN Connector (CPU FAN)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
4-Pin 2.5 Pitch
1 : GND
2 : +12V
3 : FAN Speed (Sense)
4 : FAN Speed Control
NOTE] Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can work
successfully even without the fan speed control function. If you plan to connect the 3-Pin CPU fan to
the CPU fan connector on this motherboard, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
2.6.4 SYS FAN Connector (SYS FAN)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
3-Pin 2.5 Pitch
1 : GND
2 : +12V
3 : FAN Speed (Sense)
NOTE] Please connect the CPU fan cable to the connector and match the black wire to the ground pin.
2.6.5 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
4-Pin 4.5 Pitch
1 : +12V
2 : +12V
3 : GND
4 : GND
NOTE] Please connect a power supply to this connector.
2.6.6 SATA Power Connector (SATAPWR)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
4-Pin 2.5 Pitch
1 : +12V
2 : GND
3 : GND
4 : +5V
2.6.7 SATA Connector (SATA)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
7-Pin SATA
1 : GND
2 : A(+)
3 : A(-)
4 : GND
5 : B(-)
6 : B(+)
7 : GND
NOTE] These two Serial ATA2(SATA2) connectors support SATA data cables for internal storage devices. The current SATA2 interface
allows up to 3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

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2.6.8 System Front Panel Connector (F PANEL)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
9-Pin 2.54 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 HDD LED (+) 2 PWRLED (+)
3 HDD LED (-) 4 PWRLED (-)
5 RSTBTN (+) 6 PWRBTN (+)
7 RSTBTN (-) 8 PWRBTN (-)
9 DUMMY 10 -
NOTE] This header accommodates several system front panel functions.
Connect the power switch, reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the
pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Button Switch) :
Connect to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the
power switch.
RSTBTN (Reset Button Switch) :
Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer
freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PWRLED (System Power LED) :
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating.
The LED keeps blinking when the sys- tem is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep
state or powered off (S5).
HDDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED) :
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
NOTE] The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED,
hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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2.6.9 Parallel Port Connector (JLPT)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
26-Pin 2.0 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 STB# 14 AFD#
2 SPD0 15 ERROR#
3 SPD1 16 PINIT#
4 SPD2 17 SLIN#
5 SPD3 18 GND
6 SPD4 19 GND
7 SPD5 20 GND
8 SPD6 21 GND
9 SPD7 22 GND
10 ACK# 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND
12 PE 25 GND
13 SLCT
NOTE] This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices.
2.6.10 COM Port Connector (COM4/5/6)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
10-Pin 2.0 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 COM Port Power (5V or 12V) 2 N.C
3 RTS 4 CTS
5 GND 6 DSR
7 TXD 8 DTR
9 DCD 10 RXD
NOTE] COM port headers support the serial port modules.
2.6.11 Internal AMP Speaker Connector
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
4-Pin 2.5 Pitch
1 : AMP L (+)
2 : AMP L (-)
3 : AMP R (+)
4 : AMP R (-)

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2.6.12 GPIO & AMP Connector
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
10-Pin 2.0 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 SMBUS DAT 2 SMBUS CLK
3 LAN Active LED (+) 4 LAN Active LED (-)
5 GPI [0] 6 GPO [0]
7 AMP L (-) 8 AMP R (-)
9 AMP L (+) 10 AMP R (+)
2.6.13 USB2.0 Connector (USB5&6, USB7&8)
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
9-Pin 2.54 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 VUSB 5.0V 2 VUSB 5.0V
3 USB DM 4 USB DM
5 USB DP 6 USB DP
7 GND 8 GND
9 N.C 10 -
NOTE] Besides four default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are two USB 2.0 headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header
can support two USB 2.0 ports.
2.6.15 VGA Connector
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
10-Pin 2.0 Pitch Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 DDC CLK 2 DDC DAT
3 HSYNC 4 VSYNC
5 BLUE 6 GND
7 GREEN 8 GND
9 RED 10 GND

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2.7 I/O Connectors
2.7.1 COM#1 Port
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
DSUB 9Pin Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD - - 6 DSR - -
2 RXD RX (-) - 7 RTS TX (-) Data (-)
3 TXD TX (+) Data (+) 8 CTS RX (+) -
4 DTR - - 9 RI - -
5 GND GND - - - - -
NOTE] COM#1 port support 3-types interface (RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485). The Interface is changed by BIOS.
2.7.2 COM#2 / COM#3 Port
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
DSUB 9Pin Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RXD 7 RTS
3 TXD 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 COM Power 5V or 12V
5 GND 10 -
NOTE] COM Power Voltage is selected by BIOS.
2.7.3 LAN Port
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
RJ-45 with LED Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 MD0 (+) 5 MD2 (+)
2 MD0 (-) 6 MD2 (-)
3 MD1 (+) 7 MD3 (+)
4 MD1 (-) 8 MD3 (-)

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2.7.4 VGA Port
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
DSUB 15 Pin Refer to below
No Signal Description No Signal Description No Signal Description
1 Analog - RED 6 Analog Shield (GND) 11 GND
2 Analog - GRN 7 Analog Shield (GND) 12 DDC DAT
3 Analog - BLU 8 Analog Shield (GND) 13 HSYNC
4 GND 9 N.C 14 VSYNC
5 GND 10 GND 15 DDC CLK
2.7.5 PS/2 KBD
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
DIN 6 Pin
1 : DATA
2 : N.C
3 : GND
4 : VCC +5V
5 : CLOCK
6 : N.C
2.7.6 PS/2 MOUSE
Connector SPEC Shape Signal Description Remark
DIN 6 Pin
1 : DATA
2 : N.C
3 : GND
4 : VCC +5V
5 : CLOCK
6 : N.C

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2.8 SerialATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2(SATA2) Hard Disks Installation
This motherboard adopts Intel® NM10 Express chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATA2 (SATA2) hard disks. You may
install SATA / SATA2 hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA / SATA2
hard disks.
Step#1] Install the SATA / SATA2 hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.
Step#2] Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.
Step#3] Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA2 connector.
Step#4] Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATA2 hard disk.
2.9 Hot Plug Function for SATA / SATA2 HDDs
This motherboard supports Hot Plug function for SATA / SATA2 in AHCI mode. Intel® NM10 Express chipset provides hardware support
for Advanced Host controller Interface (AHCI), a new programming interface for SATA host controllers developed through a joint
industry effort.
What is Hot Plug Function?
If the SATA / SATA2 HDDs are NOT set for RAID configuration, it is called “Hot Plug” for the action to insert and remove
the SATA / SATA2 HDDs while the system is still power-on and in working condition. However, please note that it
cannot perform Hot Plug if the OS has been installed into the SATA / SATA2 HDD.
2.10 Driver Installation Guide
To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system
can be auto-detected and listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from top to bottom to install those required
drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work properly.
2.11 Installing Window7 on SATA / SATA2 HDDs
If you want to install Windows 7 OS on your SATA / SATA2 HDDs, please follow the steps below.
2.10.1 Using SATA/SATA2 HDDs with NCQ Function
Step#1] Set up UEFI.
1) Enter UEFI SETUP UTILIT →Advanced screen →Storage Configuration.
2) Set the option “SATA Mode” to [AHCI].
Step#2] Install Windows® 7 OS on your system.
2.10.2 Using SATA/SATA2 HDDs without NCQ Function
Step#1] Set up UEFI.
1) Enter UEFI SETUP UTILIT →Advanced screen →Storage Configuration.
2) Set the option “SATA Mode” to [IDE].
Step#2] Install Windows® 7 OS on your system.

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Chapter3. UEFI SETUP UTILITY
3.1 Introduction
This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. The UEFI chip on the motherboard stores the UEFI
SETUP UTILITY. You may run the UEFI SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-
Test (POST) to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, otherwise, POST will continue with its test routines. If you wish to enter the UEFI SETUP
UTILITY after POST, restart the system by pressing <Cntl>+<Alt>+<Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference
purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
3.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections :
Menu Description
Main To set up the system time/date information
Advanced To set up the advanced UEFI features
Feature To set up other features
Chipset To display Memory & Graphics features
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System
Security To set up the security features
Exit To exit the current screen or the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
Use <←> key or <→> key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen. You
can also use the mouse to click your required item.
3.1.2 Navigation Keys
Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation key.
Navigation Key(s) Function Description
← / →Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
↑/ ↓Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F7> Discard changes
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

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3.2 Main Screen
When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview.
3.3 Advanced Screen
In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items : PCI Subsystem Settings, ACPI Settings, CPU Configuration, IDE
Configuration, Info Report Configuration, USB Configuration, IT8786 Super IO Configuration, IT8786 HW Monitor, PPM Configuration.
Setting wrong values in this section may cause the system to malfunction.