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1. F s S mm CPU_FAN F_PANEL SATA_PWR 1 amp 2 SYS_FAN System cooling FAN connector amp CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN connector Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN System Ground Power 12V Sensor PWM Emp CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V i H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 3 F_PANEL Front panel header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Reserved Reset Switch Reset Switch 9 tn an PIN 1 MSG LED ee F_PANEL Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message wa
2. No Components SATA1 2 CIR LVDS MON_SW DISP_BRT NIL DU RB _wInir 1 SATA1 2 Serial ATA III connectors SATA1 2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb s device Simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA RX B Ground aed SATA1 2 j H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 2 CIR Consumer infrared header Power 5V NC m Ground PIN 1 NC NC Power 5V CIR RX CIR 3 LVDS LVDS connector For All In One Specification EDID Signal LCD backlight power 19V LCD backlight power 19V j Dual Channels LVDS clock LCD backlight ON OFF NC LCD backlight power 19V Dual Channels LVDS clock Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signa Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signa Dual Channels LVDS Signa LVDS EDID Signa L Ground T Ground Dual Ch Is LVDS clock ual Channels coc Dual Channels LVDS clock Ground G Ground round
3. when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 29 149 deuo 30 Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message American Megatrends H87H3 TI Release 05 23 2013 Version 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc ress lt F7 gt to enter BBS POPUP lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to enter setup CMOS Setting Wrong Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates whic
4. H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 57 Memo H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 58 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows 7 8 The auto install DVD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software The support software DVD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 7 8 When you insert the DVD ROM disc in the DVD ROM drive the auto run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen The screen has four buttons on it Setup Utilities Browse CD and Exit Information Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk gt Mainboard H87H3 TI Click Exit button to BIOS Version 05 23 2013 Diver CD Version DVD 2 04 close the Auto Setup window C J Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Setup Click the Utilities button to select and button to select and run the software install the Intelligent installation program Utility Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins aie Setup Package sortare Version 2 00 0011 H87H3 TI Auntoserup Program Auto Setup Package The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identificati
5. Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL P Memo a H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s con figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The pa rameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration
6. TI USER MANUAL Windows 7 8 will appear below UAC User Account Control message after the system restart You must select Yes to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Program name ChPrio exe Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive V Show details Manual Installation If the auto install DVD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Look for the chipset and motherboard model and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 61 Memo H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 62 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System
7. Use this item to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 43 gt gt Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology ik m Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Enable Disable ISCT ISCT Configuration Disabled Configuration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ISCT Configuration Disabled Use this item to enable or disable ISCT configuration Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 44 gt gt Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration x Ad Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of CIR Controller CIR F71808A Super IO Chip F71808A Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit F71808A Super IO Chip F71808A This item shows the information of the super IO chip Chapter 3 gt gt CIR Controller Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen 2 Y T Main Advance
8. front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture PIN 1 PIN 1 m Analog Ground Presence Sense1_Return Sense2_Return Left channel to front panel Sense_Send Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal HD Audio Analog Ground Power 5V Right channel return from front panel Left channel return from front panel L Left channel to front panel RSVD Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal AC 97 Audio H87H3 TI USER MANUAL AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode If you use AC 97 Front Panel please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please don t tick off Disabled Front Panel Detect Realtek HD Audio Manager ae Main Volume Ca ves a wl e Speake ConSguston Sound feds Ron Covecton Default Tormak iis 9 amp Z REALTEK l la For reference only 10 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header ME_UNLOCK 1 1 2 2 UNLOCK LOCK H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 21 11 CASE Chassis Intrusion detect header This detects if the chassis cover ha
9. status to be enabled or not TPM Active State Deactivated This item displays the TPM status to be activated or not TPM Owner State Owned This item displays the TPM status to be owned or not Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 41 gt gt USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration Ki x m Gil ais a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security USB Configuration USB Support Parameters Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 42 gt Intel R Rapid Start Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Rapid Start Technology wa a k Gil Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Enable or disable Intel R Disabled Rapid Start Technology Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled
10. 2 half card supports extension cards with PCle signal 4 DMIC Digital microphone header For All In One Specification 5 SPKR 2 Channels audio speaker header For All In One Specification 6 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 7 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 8 ME_UNLOCK Me unlock header 9 CASE Case open header 10 SODIMM1 2_ 204 pin DDR3 SDRAM SO DIMMs 11 SATA_PWR SATA power connector 12 USB3F Front panel USB 3 0 header 13 SATA1 2 Serial ATA 6Gb s connectors 14 SYS_FAN 4 pin system cooling fan connector with smart fan function 15 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector with smart fan function 16 CIR Consumer infrared header 17 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 18 USB_TP 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports one USB 2 0 device 19 LVDS LVDS connector For All In One Specification 20 MON_SW LVDS brightness switch header For All In One Specification 21 DISP_BRT LVDS brightness control header For All In One Specification 22 BZ Buzzer header 23 LCD SEL LCD panel select jumper For All In One Specification 24 USB_CR_CAM 10 pin USB 2 0 header supports card reader and camera or other USB 2 0 device H87H3 TI USER MANUAL I O Ports 1 19V DC_IN Port Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter 2 HDMI_IN Port For All In One Specification You can connect the HDMI output of other computer or other HDMI source to the HDMI_IN port PC HDMI_IN port LCD_MODE button pulse PowerON Un plugged PC
11. 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment Q EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused QO EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations QO EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement O EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri cal business equipment Q CE marking C Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the wy page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of tY page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us page 29 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard gt page 59 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble shoot page 63 Trouble Shooting ing tips H87H3 TI USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 WACO GU CEI OM aviicecnercsccesc snes vaiceseten
12. OS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten 3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first 6 At the C N or A N prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM 7 When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard
13. Power 3 3V NC j Power 5V Power 5 Ground Cea Is LVDS Signal i Dual Channels ignal Dual aom eA pa Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Ch Is LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signal y Chalya S Su a I Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signal j Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signal Dual Channels LVDS Signal 1 You can connect the large end of the cable to the LED Panel and connect the other small end to the slot on the motherboard 2 Due to the chipset limitation using dual displays LVDS AIO VGA or LVDS AIO HDMI will cause the problem that you may not enter BIOS setup or have the display problem H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 17 4 MON_SW LVDS brightness switch header For All In One Specification Ground LCD backlight PIN 1 MON_SW 5 DISP_BRT LVDS brightness control header For All In One Specification LCD backlight decrease LCD backlight increase Ground Ground LCD backlight power 19V LCD backlight power 19V LCD backlight adjustment LCD backlight ON OFF PIN 1 DISP_BRT H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 6 amp 12 USB_TP USB_CR_CAM 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports one USB 2 0 device 10 pin USB 2 0 header supports card reader and camera or other USB 2 0 devic
14. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 1 0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica tion and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium ll Pentium lll Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency e
15. Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PME Disabled This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components is detected Resume By USB Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system s RTC realtimeclock Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL gt ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend Ad I Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security ACPI Settings sleep state the system S3 Suspend to RAM will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed Se
16. Updating the BIOS H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL ili iv Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows 7 8 RUNNING Set D u uu s cetdscoctscatcevecessceaseetaaesebizianss MWa ualnstall fti0 u wzivess desta steseseanctds D asus Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly Start up problems after prolong use Maintenance and care tips Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H87H3 TI motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for Intel 4t Generation Core Family processors for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H87 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600 1333 MHz SO DIMM Two mini PCI Express slots are for extending usage It integrates USB 2 0 ports and USB 3 0 interface supporting up to five USB 2 0 ports two 10 pin USB 2 0 headers support four USB 2 0 ports and one 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports additional one USB 2 0 port and six USB 3 0 ports four USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports tw
17. achment is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Installing Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive To install the Hard Disk Drive HDD Optical Disk Drive ODD use the HDD ODD SATA cables that support the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Serial ATA protocol Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either end of the single SATA cable to the SATA port on the motherboard 2 Attach the other end of the single SATA cable to the hard disk drive 3 Attach the linked end of the combo HDD ODD cable to the Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive Please note that connect the black cable to the hard disk Drive then connect the orange cable to the optical disk drive 4 Attach the other end of the combo HDD ODD cable to the SATA port and SATA_PWR connector on the motherboard Please note that connect the black cable to the SATA_PWR connector and connect the orange cable to the SATA port Motherboard For reference only H87H3 TI USER MANUAL m 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following
18. and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 32 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system amp 2 FL Main Advanced Chipset LAN Configuration Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration Trusted Computing USB Configuration Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology Super IO Configuration Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration Security Display SIO Hardware Health Monitor Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 33 gt gt LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects 3 m Gil a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Configuration LAN Controller Enabled Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable
19. ard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Stee ee Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Generic Multi Card 1 00 Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 56 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Website New BI
20. d Chipset Boot Security CIR Controller Configuration Enable or Disable CIR Controller Enabled Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit CIR Controller Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable CIR controller Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 45 gt gt Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration Use this item to show the information of Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration m Gil Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Enable Disable Intel R Disabled Active Management BIOS Hotkey Pressed l Technology BIOS Extension MEBx Selection Screen Disable Note iAMT H W is always enabled This option just controls the BIOS extension execution If enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel AMT Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Intel Active Management Technology Intel AMT function BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the BIOS hotkey pressed MEBx Selection Screen Disabled Use this
21. der For All In One Specifica tion 1 x LVDS brightness control header For All In One Specifica tion TPM Embedded Nuvoton NPCT420AAOWX TPM IC supports TPM version 1 2 System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play Supports ACPI amp DMI Supports STR S3 STD S4 Supports Hardware monitor Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Supports Dual Triple Display depends on display output Supports EZ BIOS 1024 x 768 resolution GUI UEFI Supports Multi Language Supports AC 97 HD Audio auto detect default Supports Blue Ray DVD display Resume By USB S3 BIOS setting default Enable Bundled Software Feature Supports Norton Anti Virus Cyberlink Media Suite Form Factor Thin Mini ITX Size 170mm x 170mm H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL Motherboard Components LGA1150 z O Gp xi 8 o Mi q a C F_USI 4 H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 Generation Core Family Processors 2 F_USB Front panel USB 2 0 header Mini PCI Express slots mini PCle1 full card supports extension cards with SATA 3 PCIE1 2 signal USB signal and PCle signal and mini PCle
22. does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket amp the switch on the Power Supply Unit PSU is turned on as well Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink amp ensure the CPU fan is well connec
23. e illustration to place the jumper caps 8 H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 2 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled i CLR_CMOS 3 3 2 2 1 1 Clear CMOS Normal Default To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 5 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor 10 This motherboard has an LGA1150 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab B Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open position C Grasp the edge of the package substrate Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your bottom left
24. e or disable the CPU SA Audio device Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 47 gt gt PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ns Gil Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security PCH Configuration Select AC Power state when power is re applied after Power Off la power failure Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 48 gt ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen a Gil Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Management Engine Technology Configuration Enable Disable ME Firmware Enabled ME FW Version 9 0 1 1333 Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exi
25. ebsite for updated manual 2 In this Gui BIOS you can operate by mouse or keyboard Click select item Double click enter Right click exit Language Select the language icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the language English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese Russian Korean German Spanish Italian Portuguese Japanese Default Select the default icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can load optimized defaults or not Boot Select the boot icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the boot device Advanced Select the advanced icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen H87H3 TI USER MANUAL a1 Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time 3 m i Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security BIOS Information Choose the system default language English System Date System Time es Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit System Language English This item is used to set system language System Date amp Time The Date
26. emoving the motherboard or other hardware components 2 2 Installing the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries a Thin Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm Choose a chassis that accommodates this form factor Make sure that the I O template in the chassis matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brack ets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws H87H3 1 LGA1150 Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard H8 H3 TI USER MANUAL r 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard 1 LCD_SEL LCD panel select header For All In One Specification LCD_SEL HB 8 7 2 1 2 1 BOE 23 6 HM236WU1 400 CMO 23 6 M236HGE L20 8 7 2 1 2 1 BOE 21 5 B3HT215F01 100 CPT 21 5 CLAA215FA04 1 When your panel connects to LVDS please check LCD_SEL header setting first 2 Due to the differences of the panel parameters please follow the abov
27. es Power 5V USB USB Ground PIN 1 USB_TP Ground Ground USB Port B USB Port A USB Port B USB Port A Power 5V Power 5V PIN 1 USB_CR_CAM le Users please note to install the card to the correct header 7 F_USB Front Panel USB 2 0 header The motherboard has one USB 2 0 headers supporting two USB 2 0 ports Additionally some computer cases have USB 2 0 ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB 2 0 connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up USB Port B USB Port B Power 5V mm PIN 1 F_USB H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL USB Port A USB Port A Power 5V 19 8 DMIC Digital microphone header For All In One Specification DMIC 9 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header Digital MIC Clock Output Ground Digital MIC Stereo Channel Input Power 3 3V PIN 1 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented mi crophone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97
28. gt LCD off Power OFF Plugged HDMI gt LCD off Power ON Plugged PC gt HDMI gt LCD off Power OFF Un plugged LCD off 1 Please press button to switch the mode manually it will not be automatically switched when inserting the HDMI cable 2 When HDMIL_IN is in use front panel audio header will be invalid 3 Display Port DP You can connect the display device to the display port 4 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 5 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Activity LED Link LED LAN LED Description No data Activity LED u Orange blinking Active Link LED OFF No link Green Link LAN ESTE 6 Line out lime It is used to connect to speakers or headphones 7 Microphone pink It is used to connect to a microphone 8 HDMI_OUT Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI_OUT port H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or r
29. h option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with an icon gt gt lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon 2 The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings H87H3 TI USER MANUAL BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below I O ESC Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit 1 For the purpose of better product maintenance the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS Please visit the manufacture s w
30. his item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 2 mSATA This motherboard supports two SATA channels and one mSATA channel each channel allows one SATA mSATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA mSATA channel Spin Up Device Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device External SATA Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 40 gt gt Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration amp x Ad Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Configuration Enables or Disables BIOSJ Enabled support for security device TPM State O S will show Securit Pending operation Device TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available Current Status Information Select Screen None TPM Enabled Status Disabled 1 Click Select Item Deactivated Owned TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM port O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required TPM State Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the security device TPM Enabled Status Disabled This item displays the TPM
31. ion Audio Codec Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Realtek RTL8111G 10 100 1000 Fast Ethernet Controller Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Rear Panel I O 1 x 19V DC_IN port 1 x HDMI in port For All In One Specification 1 x Display port DP 4 x USB 3 0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port 1 x line out 1 x Microphone 1 x HDMI out port Internal 1 O Connectors amp Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector with smart fan function 1 x 4 pin SYS_FAN connector with smart fan function 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports 2 x 10 pin USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports 1 x 10 pin USB 2 0 header black supports card reader and camera or other USB 2 0 device 1 x 10 pin USB 2 0 header gray supports additional two USB 2 0 devices 1 x 5 pin USB 2 0 header supports additional one USB 2 0 port 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x Case open header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 1 x ME Unlock header 1 x SATA power connector 1 x Buzzer header 1 x Consumer infrared header CIR 1 x Digital microphone header For All In One Specification 1 x 2 channel audio speaker header For All In One Specific ation 1 x LCD panel select jumper For All In One Specification 1 x LVDS connetor For All In One Specification 1 x LVDS brightness switch hea
32. item to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 46 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Gl Main Advanced Chipset Tweak PCH Configuration Parameters ME Configuration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 gt System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen amp 2 Gil Main Advanced Chipset Tweak System Agent Configuration Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed 64M Graphics Memory size used DVMT Memory 256M by the Internal Graphics Device CPU SA Audio Device Enabled Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit IGD Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory DVMT Memory 256M When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the sys tem memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements CPU SA Audio Device Enabled This item allows you to enabl
33. iting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 25 4 BZ Buzzer header Signal NC Power 5V PIN 1 BZ 5 SPKR 2 Channel audio speaker header For All In One Specification Connect the case speaker cable to SPKR eee PING Left Channel Left Channel Right Channel Right Channel SPKR H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 6 SATA_PWR SATA power connector Power 3 3V Power 5V Power 12V Bit E Ground SATA_PWR This concludes
34. l USB signal and PCle signal for extending usage of mSATA card and TV tuner card and mini PCle2 half card supports extension cards with PCle signal Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Follow these instructions to install a mSATA card or TV tuner card 1 Insert a Mini SATA mSATA card or TV tuner card into the PCIE1 Slot 2 Lower the handle and tighten the screws H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Follow these instructions to install a wireless card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case and insert the wireless card into the PCIE2 slot rightwards then tighten the screw Please refer to Picture 1 Press the metal connector of the cable into the connector on the wireless card Ensure that the metal connector is correctly seated Please refer to Picture 2 Make the other end of the cable with a gold screw through the upper hole of the bracket and tighten the antenna on to the gold screw after installing a metal gasket on the screw Please refer to Picture 3 Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 For reference only H8 H3 TI USER MANUAL 15 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices LGA1150
35. lect Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 37 49 deuo 38 gt gt CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU configuration Ki x m Ad Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot CPU Configuration Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 80GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 2800 MHz Processor Stepping 306c2 Microcode Revision ffff0006 Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported Enabled EE Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Intel Virtualization Technology LakeTiny Feature CPU C3 Report CPU C6 Report CPU C7 Report Package C State limit Security Enabled for Windows XP and Linux OS optimized for Hyper Threading Technology and Disabled for other OS OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt General Help Enhanced Halt C1E Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 80GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU in
36. nergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern ing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow ing conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is in conformity with the following EC EMC directives EN
37. nto the CPU socket on the motherboard And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It can support two 204 pin DDR3 1600 1333 MHz Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it fits in place Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot o a H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 13 2 4 4 Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can increase the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system aaa PCIE1 2 Slots The mini PCle1 full card supports SATA signa
38. o USB 3 0 ports This motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including one DC_IN port one HDMI in port For All In One Specification one HDMI out port one Display port DP four USB 3 0 ports one RJ45 LAN connector and audio jacks for line out and mircophone In addition this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb s connectors for storage expansion Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items H87H3 TI Motherboard User Manual DVD I O Shield 1 SATA Cable and 1 SATA Power Cable DOODO Le Accessories may vary please refer to actual goods you purchase H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL Specifications CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel 4 Generation Core Family processors VRD 12 5 Chipset Intel H87 Chipset Supports Intel Smart Response Technology Supports Intel Smart Connect Technology Supports Intel Rapid Start Technology Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 204 pin DDR3 SO DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1600 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Expansion Slots 2 x mini PCI Express slots mini PCle1 full card supports extension cards with SATA signal USB signal and PCle signal mini PCle2 half card supports extension cards with PCle signal Storage Supported by Intel H87 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb s devices Audio Realtek ALC662 2 Channel High Definit
39. on is located in the upper left hand corner H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 59 60 2 3 4 5 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 K Select Features a Choose the features Setup will instal Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Device 36961 K Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utity Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K ce Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation tity This utility wil enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intelli chipset components lt Back Next gt Cancel Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart you must select Desktop in the bottom left to install the next driver e Calendar Internet Bgdore a siyprve H8 H3
40. oot Performance Mode Max Non Turbo Perfor Use this item to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Package TDP Lock Enable Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the package TDP lock Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window Power Limit 1 Time Second 8 This item allows you to set the power limit 1 time Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the power limit 2 switch Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration After that the long duration power limit will be honored 1 2 B 4 Core Ratio Limit 32 31 3030 These items show the Core Ratio limit values Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock Press lt Esc gt to return to the Tweak Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 51 gt gt North Bridge Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Ki x m Ad et be a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Graphics Core Ratio Limit Intel Graphics Cofiguration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Graphics C
41. or disable the Onboard LAN Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 34 gt gt PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds Q 9 X Gil f Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security PC Health Status CPU Temperature t 55 System Temperature 51 G CPU Fan Speed 1635 RPM System Fan Speed P 1639 RPM CPU Voltage 1 760V DIMM Voltage s 1 496V Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit TCC Activation Temperature DTS 100 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 35 36 gt Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation 3 m 5 Main Advanced Chipset Security Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Disabled Resume By PME Resume By USB Resume By RTC Alarm EUP Function Enabled reer
42. or other OS Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Fast Boot Disabled Bootup NumLock State Bootmode select LEGACY Set Boot Priority Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 CD DVD Boot Option 3 Boot Option 4 Boot Option 5 This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state E Security Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 8 Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module CSM Manual User customized CSM parameters amp Boot policy Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Boot Option 6 USB Flash Boot Option 7 Network USB Hard Disk Drive Priorities F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS This item is used to select the operation system Launch PXE OpROM Disabled The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Fast Boot Disabled This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boo
43. ore Ratio Limit 20 This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio Press lt Esc gt to return to the Tweak Menu page H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 52 Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 80GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 2800 MHz This item shows the current processor speed Memory Frequency 1067 Mhz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory Warning Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 53 54 Boot Menu Gl ll a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Boot Configuration Windows 7
44. s been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS CASE 1 1 F H Chassis cover Chassis cover is removed is closed 13 USB3F Front USB 3 0 header This motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting two extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate USB3 ICC Port2 D USB3 ICC Port2 D Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx Front Panel USB Power PIN 1 Front Panel USB Power L USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx Ground USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port1 D USB3 ICC Port1 D Not Connected USB3F To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup m H87H3 TI USER MANUAL 2 4 6 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive This section describes how to install a Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Att
45. side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion H87H3 TI USER MANUAL D Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is re moved H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL ji 2 4 2 Installing the CPU Cooler 12 Install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan A Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the heatsink and the CPU and make it to be a thin layer B Fasten the cooling fan supporting base o
46. space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 64 Me1s 1 pue SOND 312 pesas pue 384205 2EM 01 JDBUUOD 10 YMS NSd UO WN Bumes solg ppow s ye qelsun JO HeJS 0 e W JS S YNY peuo lt wajqoid pieog VINY 192 U09 lt ul qoid pieoq J Pseog 40 Sd UMA tu qo1d uo pauan s u3 iws NSd pue p 33n d s p103 Jamod JY SOINDYT9 01 p u 10343 dnyjas SOW waj qoud AAH nssl 3IA p jesaydiiag YNY pezu 4 41 Hes pue SOW Y1D Aejdsip sey 4JoyuoW JI 9849 p 19 1 9p JOU VOA sd q poys g pue d q Juo T JI aunjiey Aow u 10 payasul Ajadoid jou Aow w WIG sd q HOYS Jl Dd ay YeIsay u 13s 1SOd I YEH payeu
47. stalled in your computer EM64T Supported This item shows the computer supports EM64T Processor Speed 2800MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 306a2 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision ffff0006 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 4 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology or not Intel VT x Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel VT x Technology or not Hyper threading Enabled This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper threading and you are using a Hyper threading CPU H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Active Processor Cores All Use this item to control the number of active processor cores Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit You can enable this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Excute Disable Bit Enabled This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair In
48. t ESC Right Click Exit ME Control Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware ME FW Version 9 0 1 1333 This item shows the ME FW version Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 49 JajdeyD 50 Tweak Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system Enabled gt gt CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen sasana Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled M ax Non Turbo Perfor Maximum 8 nable Enabled CPU Ratio 28 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Package Current Lock Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the package current lock IA Core Current Maximum This item allows you to set IA Core Current H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled This item shows if CPU support runtime turbo or not Internal PLL OverVoltage Disabled This item allows you to control the Internal PLL OverVoltage B
49. t mode Boot Option 1 22 8 4 5 6 7 Use these items to set the system boot order Hard Hard Disk Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press lt Enter gt to see the submenu H87H3 TI USER MANUAL Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password cl a x al Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Administrator Password Status Not Install Set Administrator Password User Password Status Not Install Platform Mode Setup Select Screen Secure Boot Disabled tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Secure Boot Administrator Password Status Not Install This item shows administrator password installed or not User Password Status Not Install This item shows user password installed or not Platform Mode Setup This item allows you to set the platform mode Secure Boot Disabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 55 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes amp 2 m Gil all a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit system setup after Discard Changes and Exit saving changes Save Changes and Exit Disc
50. ted with the CPU heatsink Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 63 Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault 4 Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some
51. tel Virtualization Technology Disabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology LakeTiny Feature Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration CPU C3 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS CPU C7 Report Disabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS Package C State limit AUTO Use this item to set the package C state limit Enhanced Halt CIE Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not running Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H87H3 Tl USER MANUAL 39 gt gt SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options amp m Gil ils a Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security SATA Configuration Determines how SATA controller s operate AHCI Mode SATAII Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device Extemal SATA SATAII Port2 es Not Present Select Screen Spin Up Device t Click Select Item Extemal SATA Disabled Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt mSATA F1 General Help Not Present F2 Previous Values Spin Up Device F3 Optimized Defaults External SATA F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Mode AHCI Mode Use t
52. ts eaves sieved ssstaseendadvseeusedentvents aneereds 1 Pakage Contents xisicisiscsissccesncdascevesscvasteavercessisanessnateventasamsvenvernanees Specifications Motherboard Components VO POS ce sansa mua amma eas T 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety PreCautions vzsvecsiec sees Messevideccasvee rr ris a EEEE EET 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking Jumper Settings ciciissscseecssaxescccsssscsven venstevcevessedevavenens 8 Installing Hardware 10 installing th Pr g8SS0R uy ua eae Bia RiR 10 Installing the CPU Cooler u aa uu usss 12 Installing Memory Modules installing Add on Cards uu 1 u 2 nasua shua Connecting Optional Devices A Installing a Hard Disk Drive Optical Disk Drive 23 Connecting Case Components 24 Chapter 3 29 Using BIOS 29 About the Setup Utility u a 1 unas rdd 29 The Standard Configuratl n 2 us au ernen 29 Entering the Setup Utility ntanna 29 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 30 Using BIOS BIOS Navigation KeyS u o u nuqa rreren aaas 31 Main Men enan a Naa 32 Advanced Menu 33 Chipset Menu Tweak Menu 50 BOOt Men rererere eE EE Ei 54 Security MENU uy asa na a A O ie AE 55 Exit Menu
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