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General| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1150 |
| Chipset | Intel H81 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 |
| Storage Interface | SATA |
| USB Ports | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC887 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 2 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 2 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3 1066/ 1333/ 1600 MHz |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| USB Ports Count | 6 |
| LAN | Realtek 8111G |
| Video Outputs | HDMI, VGA |
| LAN Chipset | Realtek 8111G |
| Power Connector | 24-pin ATX |
Lists the items included in the motherboard package.
Details optional components available for purchase or use with the motherboard.
Explains the physical features and pin indicator of the LGA 1150 CPU.
Provides a link to a video tutorial for CPU and heatsink installation.
Offers a video guide for installing memory modules.
Explains how to install memory modules for optimal dual-channel performance.
Shows how to connect power supply connectors to the motherboard.
Details the PCIe 2.0 slot for expansion card installation.
Links to a video for installing graphics cards on PCIe x16 slot.
Step-by-step instructions for installing a single video card.
Describes the high-speed SATA interface ports for connecting storage devices.
Provides a video tutorial for installing SATA HDD.
Offers a video guide for installing front panel connectors.
Instructions for clearing CMOS settings using the JBAT1 jumper.
Guide to using the Total Installer utility for installing drivers and software.
Instructions for connecting the JFP1 front panel connector.
Steps for connecting the front panel audio connector.
Guide for installing USB 2.0 connectors.
Guide for installing USB 3.0 connectors.
Steps for installing a single graphics card into the expansion slot.
Displays CPU and motherboard temperatures.
Allows selection of the BIOS setup language.
Shows system details like CPU, BIOS version, and memory.
Allows reordering of boot device priority.
Lists available BIOS setup menus like SETTINGS, OC, M-FLASH.
Allows setting the system date and time, displays SATA port info.
Allows setting the system date.
Allows setting the system time.
Displays information about connected SATA devices.
Shows detailed system information, read-only.
Configures PCI Express interface protocol and latency.
Configures ACPI parameters for onboard power LED behaviors.
Sets parameters for integrated peripherals like LAN, HDD, USB, and audio.
Enables or disables the legacy network Boot Option ROM.
Configures the UEFI network stack for IPv4/IPv6.
Enables or disables IPv4 PXE boot support.
Enables or disables IPv6 PXE boot support.
Sets the operation mode for the onboard SATA controller.
Allows enabling or disabling SATA hot plug support.
Enables or disables the onboard High Definition Audio controller.
Manages High Precision Event Timers for system configuration.
Adjusts integrated graphics settings for optimal system performance.
Selects the primary graphics device for booting.
Allocates system memory to onboard graphics.
Dynamically allocates system memory for graphics-intensive applications.
Enables or disables multi-screen output from graphics.
Configures onboard USB controller and device functions.
Enables or disables the onboard USB controller.
Enables XHCI hand-off support for operating systems.
Enables EHCI hand-off support for operating systems.
Sets legacy USB function support for older operating systems.
Enables or disables the external USB 3.0 controller.
Sets system Super I/O chip parameters, including LPT and COM ports.
Configures serial port 0 settings.
Enables or disables serial (COM) port 0.
Sets serial port 0 configuration, optimizing IRQ automatically.
Configures system power management behaviors.
Enables or disables system power consumption according to EuP2013 regulation.
Sets system behavior when AC power is restored.
Configures Windows 8 detailed settings and behaviors.
Enables Windows 8 support or disables for other OS.
Enables MSI Fast Boot for faster system boot times.
Enables or disables Windows 8 fast boot feature.
Manages the onboard Graphics Output Protocol (GOP).
Sets Windows secure boot to prevent unauthorized access.
Enables or disables secure boot functionality.
Selects how secure boot keys are loaded.
Sets policy for system image execution on security violation.
Manages secure boot keys.
Configures system wake up behaviors for different sleep modes.
Selects wake up event source between BIOS or OS.
Enables or disables system wake up by RTC Alarm.
Sets RTC alarm date and time for system wake up.
Enables or disables system wake up by PCIe device activity.
Enables or disables system wake up by USB devices.
Enables or disables system wake up by PS/2 mouse activity.
Enables or disables system wake up by PS/2 keyboard activity.
Enables or disables the full screen logo during POST.
Sets system boot mode between Legacy and UEFI architecture.
Sets device priority for system boot.
Prioritizes installed boot devices.
Sets an administrator password for system security.
Sets a user password for system security.
Enables or disables U-Key password access.
Creates a U-Key on a USB flash drive for system access.
Exits BIOS setup without saving changes.
Saves all changes and reboots the system.
Saves current changes made in BIOS.
Discards current changes and restores previous values.
Restores default BIOS values.
Allows selecting a boot device for immediate startup.
Shows current frequencies of CPU, Memory, and Ring. Read-only.
Sets the CPU ratio to determine clock speed.
Displays the adjusted CPU frequency. Read-only.
Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology.
Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost for performance.
Improves performance for legacy benchmarking applications.
Sets the ring ratio based on CPU support.
Displays the adjusted Ring frequency. Read-only.
Sets the integrated graphics ratio.
Displays the adjusted integrated graphics frequency. Read-only.
Sets the DRAM frequency for memory.
Displays the adjusted DRAM frequency. Read-only.
Selects the memory timing mode.
Configures memory timings for each channel.
Enables or disables memory initiation and training for faster booting.
Sets the memory voltage.
Displays detailed information about the installed CPU.
Shows key features supported by the installed CPU.
Displays memory settings and timings.
Displays information about installed memory modules.
Configures various CPU features.
Enables or disables Hyper-Threading technology for improved performance.
Selects the number of active processor cores.
Limits CPUID value to circumvent boot problems with older OS.
Enables NO-Execution protection against malicious attacks.
Enables or disables Intel Virtualization technology.
Enables or disables hardware prefetcher for performance tuning.
Enables prefetching for reduced cache latency.
Enables or disables CPU AES instruction support.
Protects CPU from overheating by managing thermal behavior.
Configures processor power management technology (C-state).
Enables or disables C1E function for power-saving in halt state.
Selects CPU C-state mode for power-saving when system is idle.
Enables or disables Intel Lake Tiny feature with iRST for SSD.
Sets the long duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
Sets the maintaining time for long duration power limit.
Sets the short duration TDP power limit for CPU in Turbo Boost mode.
Sets maximum current limit for CPU package in Turbo Boost mode.
Sets CPU ratios for different numbers of active cores in turbo boost.
Enables or disables system booting from USB flash disk with BIOS file.
Selects a BIOS file from USB flash disk to boot the system.
Saves the current BIOS file to the USB flash disk.
Selects a BIOS file to update the BIOS.
Selects a BIOS file to update the BIOS, system reboots after updating.
Updates BIOS and ME with a selected file, system reboots.
Manages overclocking profiles.
Names the current overclocking profile.
Saves the current overclocking profile.
Loads the current overclocking profile.
Clears the current overclocking profile.
Saves OC profile to a USB flash disk.
Loads OC profile from a USB flash disk.
Shows current CPU temp, system temp, and fan speeds.
Displays min/max temps and current CPU/system temp and fan speeds.
Allows setting fan speeds based on temperature using Smart Fan Control.
Shows current voltages of CPU, system, and memory.
Details the Realtek audio features and capabilities.
Describes the functions of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel.
Selects audio output source and default devices.
Controls speaker volume and balance.
Provides guidance on sound effects for output and input devices.
Depicts connected render and capture devices.
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