MOUGOL Motherboard Installation Instructions

Install Memory

When installing the CPU, ensure that the CPU you are using has anti-overheating chips.

Instructions for Memory Installation:

• There is only one gap in the center of the memory module, and the memory will be correctly installed into the slot.
• Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it in until the gold finger of the memory module is fully inserted. When the memory module is fully in place, the plastic bayonet on both sides will automatically close. If you insert the memory correctly, the goldfinger part will not be visible.
• Manually check whether the memory module is locked by the slot clip.

Diagram Description: A RAM module with a central notch is shown alongside a DIMM slot on a motherboard. The slot has a corresponding gap. The process involves vertical insertion until side clips engage automatically.

Installing CPUs and Fans

When installing a CPU, ensure that the CPU is in good condition and the mainboard pins are correct.

CPU Installation Steps:

1. Open the retention lever (nail hook).
2. Pull the lever rod to the fully open position.
3. Remove the plastic cover from the CPU socket.
4. Insert the CPU into the socket, holding it by the bottom edge. Ensure the CPU notch corresponds to the socket's alignment mark.
5. Gently press the lever rod against the bearing plate and close the lever.
6. Hook the pressure rod with the hook on the side of the base to secure the lever.
7. Before installing the fan, ensure that the four mounting nails are properly installed.
8. Align the mounting holes on the fan with the holes on the motherboard. Press the fan down firmly until the four nail hooks are jammed into the four holes on the motherboard.
9. Press down the four nail hooks to secure the fan. Flip the motherboard to verify that the four nail hooks are correctly inserted.
10. Connect the CPU fan's power cable to the CPU fan power port on the motherboard.

Diagram Description: An Intel Xeon processor and a CPU socket are depicted. The CPU has a specific notch for alignment. The socket features pins and a securing lever. The instructions guide on aligning the CPU, inserting it, and closing the lever. A fan with four mounting nails is also shown, with steps for aligning and securing it to the motherboard.

Note: As long as the CPU is not installed, keep the plastic protective cover over the CPU slot to avoid damage.

Front Panel Interfaces

F_PANEL/SKEAKER: Front panel interface

This interface provides connections for the chassis panel indicators and controls.

Pin Assignments:

• 1. Speaker
• 2. VCC5
• 3. Speaker
• 4. VCC5
• 5. HDD LED
• 6. Reset Switch
• 7. + (Power Switch)
• 8. - (Power Switch)
• 9. Reserved
• 10. No Pin

Diagram Description: A block of pins labeled F_PANEL/SKEAKER is shown with labels for Power Switch, Power LED, Reset Switch, and HDD LED. The pinout details are provided as listed above.

F USB1/F USB2 Insert Pin: USB interface

This interface is compatible with the I/O front panel connection specifications and supports high-speed USB peripherals.

Pin Assignments:

• 1. VCC
• 2. VCC
• 3. USBD-
• 4. USBD-
• 5. USBD+
• 6. USBD+
• 7. Ground
• 8. Ground
• 9. No Pin
• 10. USBOC (USB Over Current protection)

Diagram Description: A block of pins labeled F USB1/F USB2 is shown. The pinout details are provided as listed above, indicating connections for USB data, power, and ground.

Examples of connected devices: USB HDD, digital camera, MP3 player, printer, debugging demodulator, etc.

Audio: Front panel audio interface

This interface connects to the front panel audio jacks.

Pin Assignments:

• 1. MIC L (Microphone Left)
• 2. Ground
• 3. MIC R (Microphone Right)
• 4. PRESENCE# (Microphone Presence Detection)
• 5. Head Phone R (Headphone Right)
• 6. MIC Detection (Microphone Detection)
• 7. SENSE SEND (Audio Sense)
• 8. No Pin
• 9. Head Phone L (Headphone Left)
• 10. Head Phone Detection (Headphone Presence Detection)

Diagram Description: A block of pins labeled Audio is shown. The pinout details are provided as listed above, covering microphone and headphone connections.

Fan Power Interfaces

CPUFAN, SYSFAN1: Fan power interface

These fan power ports support +12V system cooling fans. If your motherboard has an integrated system hardware monitoring chip, use a specially designed fan that supports fan speed detection for CPU fan control features.

CPUFAN Pin Assignments:

• 1. Ground
• 2. +12V
• 3. Sense (Fan Speed Sensor)
• 4. Speed Control (PWM)

SYSFAN1 Pin Assignments:

• 1. Ground
• 2. Speed Control (PWM)
• 3. Sense (Fan Speed Sensor)
• 4. NC (Not Connected)

Diagram Description: Two fan connectors, CPUFAN and SYSFAN1, are illustrated with their respective pin assignments for power, ground, speed control, and sensing.

Note: Some system fans may not connect directly to the motherboard; they can be connected to the power supply unit.

BIOS Settings

After powering up the computer, the system begins the POST (Power-On Self-Test) process. When the following information appears on the screen, press the DEL key to enter the BIOS setup program.

Press F7 to enter the USB flash drive for quick boot.

Note: If the setup information disappears quickly, shut down and restart the system by pressing the RESET key on the chassis, or by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete simultaneously.

Main Page

The Main page provides basic system configuration options, such as setting the time and date.

Screenshot Description: The Aptio Setup Utility main screen is displayed. It shows BIOS information (Vendor: American Megatrends, Core Version, Bios Version), Memory Information (Total Memory: 8192 MB), System Language (English), System Date, and System Time. Navigation keys are listed on the right: →: Select Screen, ↑↓: Select Item, Enter: Select, +/-: Change Option, F1: General Help, F7: Previous Values, F9: Optimized Defaults, F10: Save & Exit, ESC: Exit.

Boot Menu

The Boot menu is used to set USB drive boot options and boot order.

Screenshot Description: The Aptio Setup Utility Boot screen is displayed. Options include Setup Prompt Timeout (number of seconds to wait for setup activation key; 65535 means indefinite waiting), Boot Configuration, Bootup NumLock State (On/Off), Fast Boot (Enabled/Disabled), Quiet Boot (Enabled/Disabled), Build in Shell, and Boot Option Priorities (e.g., Boot Option #1: [Windows Boot Manager...], Boot Option #2: [SATAO PO: BR 120GB...]). Navigation keys are listed on the right, similar to the Main page.