Viglen vig830s - User Manual

C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S
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Vig830S
Motherboard
Manual

Summary

Feature Summary

Processor

Chipset

Graphics

Processor

Memory

Memory configuration

Memory Configurations

Graphics Subsystem

PCI Express 3.0;2.0 x16 (1@x4) slots

Audio Subsystem

LAN Subsystem

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

SATA Support

Intel Rapid Storage Technology; SATA RAID

BIOS Security Passwords

Administrator Password

User Password

System Board Components

Figure 6: Motherboard Layout & Components

Illustrates the physical layout and components.

Table 4: Motherboard Components

Provides a detailed list of motherboard components.

Back Panel Connectors

Figure 7: Back Panel Connectors

Shows a diagram of the back panel connectors.

Table 5: Back Panel

Details each back panel connector and its function.

Chapter 2: System Board Options

WARNING!

Critical safety warning regarding system power and handling.

CAUTION!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE

System Board Jumper Settings

CAUTION

Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

Motherboard Connectors

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12 V)

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

Figure 12: Front Panel Connectors

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

Figure 14: Front panel audio connector

CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1;2)

Figure 16: CPU and chassis fan connectors

Intel Q170 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb;s connector (7-pin SATA6 G_1~6 [gray])

Figure 17: SATA connector

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_910)

Figure 18: Front USB3.0 connectors

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78)

Figure 19: Front USB2.0 connector

PCI Express 3.0;2.0 x16 slots

Important

Upgrading the CPU

CAUTION!

Warning about potential damage from incorrect CPU installation.

To install a processor, follow these instructions

Step-by-step guide for installing a CPU.

Remove the processor from its protective cover

Hold the processor with your thumb and index finger

Figure 27: Install the processor

Illustrates installing the CPU into the socket.

Carefully lower the socket lever

Figure 28: Secure the load plate in place

Illustrates securing the CPU socket load plate.

Pick up the socket cover and remove it

Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable

Figure 29: Connecting the processor fan

Illustrates connecting the CPU fan cable.

Installing & Removing Memory Modules

Installing Memory

Instructions for installing DIMM memory modules.

Removing Memory

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps

Step-by-step guide for removing a DIMM memory module.

Figure 31: Removing Memory Modules

Illustrates the memory removal process.

Replacing the Clock;CMOS RAM Battery

To replace the battery, carry out the following

Step-by-step guide for replacing the CMOS battery.

Chapter 3: Solving Problems

Resetting the System

Procedures for resetting the computer system.

Troubleshooting Procedures

CAUTION!

Warning about permanently damaging the system or devices.

Problems & Suggestions

Table 8: Problems and Suggestions

Provides solutions for common software and display issues.

Table 9: Problems and Suggestions (Continued)

Chapter 4: System BIOS

4.1 What is the BIOS?

4.2 The Power-On sequence

4.3 Managing and updating BIOS

4.3.1 BIOS Update Instructions under DOS

Instructions for updating BIOS from DOS.

4.3.2 BIOS Update Instructions using EZ-Flash Method

IMPORTANT!

Critical warning about not interrupting the EZ-Flash process.

Figure 33: EZ Flash BIOS update screen

Shows the EZ Flash BIOS update interface.

4.3.3 Recovering the BIOS - CrashFree BIOS 3

To recover the BIOS

Step-by-step guide for recovering corrupted BIOS.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!

Critical warning against interrupting BIOS recovery.

4.4 BIOS Setup Program

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS menu screen

EZ Mode

Figure 35: BIOS Main Menu - EZ Mode

Shows the BIOS EZ Mode main screen.

Advanced Mode

Figure 36: BIOS Main Menu - Advanced Mode

Shows the BIOS Advanced Mode main screen.

BIOS Main Menu selection

4.6 Main menu

Figure 38: Main Menu

4.6.4 Security

Administrator Password

Instructions for managing administrator passwords.

User Password

Instructions for managing user passwords.

4. 6.5 EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) RAID Configuration

Tuning your system settings

Steps to tune system settings using EZ Tuning Wizard.

Creating RAID

Steps to configure RAID arrays on storage drives.

Figure 40 - EZ RAID Setup

Figure 41- Storage Function Selection

a. For Easy Backup, select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10) then click Next.

Selects Easy Backup RAID type.

Figure 42- RAID Type

Illustrates different RAID types.

b. For Easy Backup, select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super Speed (RAID5) then click Next.

Figure 43 - RAID Type

Illustrates different RAID types.

4. 7 Ai Tweaker menu

Figure 44: Ai Tweaker Menu

Shows the Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking.

4. 8 Advanced Menu Screen

Figure 45: Advanced Sub Menu Screen

Shows the Advanced menu sub-screen.

4.8.1 Trusted Computing

4.8.2 CPU Configuration

Details CPU-related information and settings.

CPU Configuration Details

Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Active Processor Cores [All]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

CPU C states [Auto]

CPU C State Details

4. 8.3 PCH Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

Intel Rapid Start Technology

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]

Sets the SATA controller mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID).

S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]

4. 8.5 System Agent Configuration

VT-d [Disabled]

Graphics Configuration

Primary Display [Auto]

iGPU Memory [Auto]

Render Standby [Auto]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

DMI Configuration

DMI Gen 2 [Auto]

NB PCIe Configuration

PCIe Speed [Auto]

DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]

PEG - ASPM [Disabled]

Memory Configuration

Memory Scrambler [Enabled]

Memory Remap [Enabled]

4. 8.6 AMT Configuration

Intel AMT [Enabled]

Enables/disables Intel Active Management Technology.

4. 8. 7 USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Intel xHCI Mode [Smart Auto]

EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

USB Single Port Control

4. 8. 8 Platform Misc Configuration

PCI Express Native Power Management [Disabled]

Native ASPM [Disabled]

4.8.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection [Disabled]

4. 8. 10 Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD]

Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]

Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled]

Serial Port Configuration

Change Settings [IO=3 F8 h; IRQ=4]

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled]

Change Settings [IO=2 F8 h; IRQ=3]

Parallel Port Configuration

Parallel Port [Enabled]

Change Settings [Auto]

Device Mode [STD Printe...]

4. 8.11 ΑΡΜ

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Configures system behavior after AC power loss.

Power On By PS;2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Configures keyboard power-on feature.

Power On By PS;2 Mouse [Disabled]

Configures mouse power-on feature.

Power On By PCIE;PCI [Disabled]

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

Power On By RTC [Disabled]

4. 8. 12 Network Stack

Network Stack [Disabled]

Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]

Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]

4.9 Monitor menu

Figure 46- Monitor Menu

Shows the Monitor menu displaying system status.

4.10 Boot menu

Figure 47: Boot Menu

Shows the Boot menu for system boot options.

4.11 Tools menu

Figure 48: Tool menu

4.12 Exit menu

Figure 49: Exit menu

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads factory default BIOS settings.

Save Changes & Reset

Saves modified settings and restarts the system.

Discard Changes & Exit

Exits BIOS without saving changes.

ASUS EZ Mode

4.13 BIOS settings for Windows 7 and Windows 8;8.1 O;S

4.13.1 Windows UEFI mode for Windows 8;8.1

Configures BIOS for Windows 8/8.1 UEFI mode.

4.13.2 Enabling Windows UEFI mode for Windows 8;8.1 Operating System

Steps to enable Windows UEFI mode for OS.

4. In the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) change following settings for Windows 8;8.1.

Figure 51: Compatibility Support Module

Shows CSM settings for Windows 8/8.1.

5. Navigate to Secure Boot from within the Boot sub menu.

6. Change OS Type to Windows UEFI.

Figure 52: Secure Boot Menu

Shows Secure Boot settings.

7. Select Key Management.

8. Select Install default Secure Boot keys and select Yes to proceed.

Figure 53: Key Management

Shows the Key Management screen.

Figure 54: key management - Key loaded

Shows Key Management with loaded keys.

4.13.3 BIOS Settings for Windows 7 Operating System (Non UEFI Mode)

Figure 55: Windows 7 BIOS settings

Shows BIOS settings for Windows 7 (Non UEFI).

Figure 56: Windows 7 BIOS settings

Shows BIOS settings for Windows 7 (Non UEFI).

4.14 Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)

Intel AMT Basic Functions

System Requirements

4.14.1 Configuring an Intel AMT Client System for the First Time

Steps for initial configuration of Intel AMT client systems.

Intel AMT BIOS Extension Settings

Figure 57: POST check screen

Displays the POST check screen for Intel AMT.

Figure 58: Intel AMT BIOS Extension Menu

CAUTION

Warning about password security and recoverability.

NOTE

Intel ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)

Clear RTC RAM: (3-pin CLRTC)

Viglen vig830s Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel G41 Express Chipset
Memory Type	DDR3
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Memory Slots	2
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI-E x16
Storage Interfaces	4 x SATA
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek
LAN	Realtek