PC CHIPS P63G (V1.0) User's Guide

iMotherboard User’s GuideThis publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under theprotection of international copyright laws,

7Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationI/O PortsThe illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on themotherboard.PS/2 MouseUse the up

8Motherboard User’s GuideInstalling the ProcessorThis motherboard has a LGA1155 socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family processors. When

9Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationNote 1: To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality f

10Motherboard User’s GuideInstalling Memory ModulesThis motherboard accommodates two 240-pin DIMM sockets for unbuffered DDR31333/1066 memory modules,

11Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationMemory Module Installation ProcedureThese modules can be installed with up to 16 GB* system memory. Refer to the

12Motherboard User’s GuideJumper SettingsConnecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap fromthese pins, OPEN.CLR_CMOS: Clear CM

13Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationPin Signal Pin Signal1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+)3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-)5 RESET_SW_ N( -) 6 POWER_SW_P( +)

14Motherboard User’s GuidePin Signal Pin Signal1VCC2Key3 NC 4 SignalConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting th

15Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationF_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio HeaderThis header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and l

16Motherboard User’s GuidePin FuctionShort Chassis cover is removedOpen Chassis cover is closedPin Signal Pin Signal1 TPM-CLK 11 LAD02GND 12GND3 LFRA

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17Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationInstall Other DevicesInstall and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below.Serial ATA Dev

18Motherboard User’s GuideFollow the steps below to install an PCI Express expansion card.1 Locate the PCI Express slot on the motherboard.2 Remove th

19Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationPCI Express x16 SlotYou can install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to thePCI Expre

20Motherboard User’s GuideChapter 3 BIOS Setup UtilityIntroductionThe BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, suchas dat

21Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilitySome options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed valuesthat you can use cursor arrow keys to h

22Motherboard User’s GuideAdvanced Setup PageThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle thispage with caution. Any changes

23Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityPress <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.PC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this

24Motherboard User’s GuideSMART Fan Mode (Normal)This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for abetter operation

25Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityEUP Support (Enabled)This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)This item e

26Motherboard User’s GuideACPI SettingThe item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the systementers suspend.ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspe

iiiMotherboard User’s GuideNotice:1 Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier,we might have some drivers not certified yet

27Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityGenuine Inter(R) CPU 0 @ 3.00GHzThis is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in yourcom

28Motherboard User’s GuideSATA ConfigurationUse this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.Serial-ATA Controller 0/1 (Compatible/

29Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityUSB ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:All USB Devices (Enabled)Use

30Motherboard User’s Guidef Serial Port 0 ConfigurationThis item shows the information of the super IO chip.Serial Port (Enabled)This item allows you

31Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityTPM Configuration TPM Support [Enabled]Current TPM Status Information NO TPM HardwareAptio Setup U

32Motherboard User’s GuidefNorth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:IGD Memory (64M)This item shows the i

33Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityIGD Multi-Monitor (Enabled)This item enables or disables IGD(Internal Graphics device) multi-monitor.Press <Esc>

34Motherboard User’s GuideStep 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen,please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].Main

35Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop fordisplay “Multi-Monitor technology”.

36Motherboard User’s GuideChange the apprearance of your displaysControl Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen ResolutionSearch Control Pane

1Motherboard User’s GuideChapter 1 IntroductionThis motherboard has a LGA1155 socket for latest 2nd Generation Intel®®®®® CoreTMFamily processors for

37Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityfSouth BridgeScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

38Motherboard User’s GuideAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrend

39Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityThis page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are determin

40Motherboard User’s GuideNumber of ICC Profiles (N/A)This item shows number of ICC profiles.Current ICC Profiles Index (N/A)This item shows current I

41Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityPower Limit 2 Switch (Enabled)Use this item to control the Power Limit 2. This is for Turbo mode.Power Limit 1 Value(Wa

42Motherboard User’s GuidePower Limit 2 Value (81)Use this item to control Power Limit 2. PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDPexcursions. This is fo

43Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityRAS# to CAS# Delay(tRD) (8)This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the samebank.RAS# Active Time

44Motherboard User’s GuideVDIMM (1.548V)This item displays the current VDIMM voltage.CPU Current Voltage (1.212V)This item diplays the CPU current vol

45Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityThis page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.Boot Setup PageBoot Setup PageBoot Setup PageBoot Setup PageBoo

46Motherboard User’s Guide Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc.This page enables you to set setup administrator and passwo

2Motherboard User’s GuideChipsetThe Intel® H61 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.• High performance Host Interface: Sup

47Chapter 3: BIOS Setup UtilityBoot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device.This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without

48Motherboard User’s GuideChapter 4 Software & ApplicationsIntroductionThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD-ROM/CD-ROM thatcomes

49Chapter 4: Software & ApplicationsThe Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check thecontents of the disc with the Windows

50Motherboard User’s Guide3 The support software will automatically install.Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically i

Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting Tips51StarStarStarStarStart up prt up prt up prt up prt up proboboboboblems during assemblems during assemblems during ass

Motherboard User’s Guide52c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself.

Power Buon is pressed but PC fails to start. Yes Check if Power Supply Unit(PSU) is workingNoNoAny Beep soundΛNoCLR CMOS and check if CPU 12V power

3Chapter 1: IntroductionThe motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many systemfeatures including the following:• Power management•

4Motherboard User’s GuidePackage ContentsYour motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard Two Serial ATA cables The Softwar

5Chapter 2: Motherboard InstallationChapter 2 Motherboard InstallationTo install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in th

6Motherboard User’s GuideMotherboard ComponentsLABEL COMPONENTSLGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM FamilyProcessors2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU c