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1. 61 H81H3 M USER MANUAL lii iv Chapter 4 63 Using the Motherboard Software 63 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 63 RUNNING Set B u EE EE RE EE OE EE Pe Senec ene 63 Mantall MStallati OM AR cato tne EN 65 Chapter 5 67 Trouble Shooting 67 Start up problems during assembly 67 Start up problems after prolong use 68 Maintenance and care tips aasan ee ee ee 68 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart eese 69 H81H3 M USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H81H3 M motherboard This motherboard is a high per formance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 Haswell socket for latest 4 Generation Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron pro cessors for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution H81 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading peripheral controller unmatched by any other single chip device controller This motherboard supports up to 32 GB of system memory with DDR3 1600 SDRAM High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 It pr
2. PCIEX16 PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 PCIE1 Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 PCI1 2 Slots This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards which for the most part is a Supplement of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2 2 compliant 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 13 Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards
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4. H81H3 M USER MANUAL 97 58 ChReadVref 0 762 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the ChReadVref from 0 to 108 and the default is 54 1 step is 4mV CPU RING Cache GT Adaptive Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the CPU RING Cache GT Adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000mV CPU RING Cache GT Voltage Mode Adaptive This item allows you to set the CPU RING Cache GT voltage mode CPU RING Cache GT UNCORE IOA IOD Voltage Offset mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the CPU RING Cache GT UNCORE IOA IOD voltage offset from 1000 to 998mV Offset Prefix This item allows you to select the offset value as positive or negative SVID Control Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control If this function be dis abled it will not be changed until CPU powers down SVID Override Voltage Target mV 0 This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target up to 2500mV FIVR Faults Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR faults If this function is disabled it will not be changed until CPU powers down FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR efficiency If this function is dis abled it will not be changed until CPU powers down Press Esc to return to the M I B III Menu page Spread Spectrum Auto If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro
5. X noma rr Tenperetue El soas woor REEN evaa Sere Le Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install button to install a J ES ELITEGROUP System Information rae ee Operating System Micrsoft Windows 000000 Current verson Online Verson Ab Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required H81H3 M USER MANUAL 66 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 guestions using some basic troubleshooting tips You may also log onto our ECS website for more information http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support FAQ aspx MenulDz49 amp childid M 49 amp LanlDzO a System 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 t
6. 3 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis eduipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS CASE E B 1 1 Chassis cover Chassis cover is removed is closed ME UNLOCK EF nm 4 4 Unlock Lock H81H3 M USER MANUAL 16 5 F_USB1 2 Front Panel USB 2 0 Headers The motherboard has two USB 2 0 headers supporting four USB 2 0 ports Additionally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard ES E OD ern eif EE Ground Not Connected un USB Port A USB Port A jer 5V F_USB1 F_USB2 indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as hang up 6 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header Trusted platform module TPM is a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information and implementations of that specification GND SMBDATA LAD2 GND RESE
7. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running H81H3 M USER MANUAL 67 68 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 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 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault 5 Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component Please logo onto our ECS website http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Technical Support List aspx MenulD 50 amp LanID 0 for mor
8. STR S3 STD S4 Hardware monitor Multi Boot Supports ACPI amp DMI Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Support PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Form Factor Micro ATX Size 244mm x 220mm H81H3 M USER MANUAL Motherboard Components CPU FAN SYS FAN DDR3 4 HT E ATX POWER TiOODEDIDOLIEDODS oggoaonmgoaaado SATA 4 SATA 3 SATA3 2 SATA3 1 pase CLR CMOS ME F_USB1 F_USB2 CERCA GEE H81H3 M USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components LABEL 1 CPU Socket COMPONENTS LGA1150 haswell socket for latest 4th Generation Intel Chapter 1 Core Family Pentium Celeron Processors 2 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 3 SYS FAN 4 pin system cooling fan connector 4 DDR3 1 4 240 pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 5 ATX POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 6 SATA 374 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 SATA3 172 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connectors 8 F PANEL Front panel switch LED header 9 CLR CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 10 BZ Buzzer 11 CASE CASE open header 12 ME UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 13 F USB1 2 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 14 T
9. 55022 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment O EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused O EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations O 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 ey page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of ey page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us page 25 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard gt page 61 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble page 65 Trouble Shooting shooting tips H81H3 M USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 IntroduGtOM uu u 1 reete ee Eer es ed 1 Pakage Contents
10. 55502 concise RR ER nni edidi ge eed Gegee 1 SPECIFICATIONS reer EE pet nee ERE u Ee EE Ge qa Motherboard Components 7 OP rt S aaa te retire rere re eere ed Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions EE ere ts 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking Jumper SEtUNES Es EK iere RE GAAR EIE Eko DE Re kel 8 Installing Hardware 9 Installing the Processor ee ss se uuu enne nnne 9 Installing the CPU Cooler eese 11 Installing Memory Modules cesses 12 Installing Add on Cards oed ess 13 Connecting Optional Devices esses 15 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 22 Connecting Case Components 23 Front Panel Header rte eret 25 Chapter 3 27 Using BIOS 27 About the Setup Utility sees The Standard Configuration T Entering the Setup Utility etes 27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 28 Using BIOS sas BIOS NQVIGQUON Keys ione retten e layaya 29 MGIN Meh ana EE EE EE EE 30 ele EA N EE 31 Chipset Menu t irt n ge ee GE 46 M I B III MB Intelligent Bios III Menu 53 Boot vr m EE N EE 59 Security Men rinn aa nants NE ein aetna hese ate 60 Exit MOI
11. Boot of BIOS and enables you to set the system t Security Choose the system default language 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 The Date 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system Ess ELITEGROUP C Ail i Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security LAN Configuration LAN Configuration PC Health Status Parameters Power Management Setup PCI Express Configuration ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration S WERE SE VEE EI a Click Select Item SEA Coniguration Enter Dbl Click Select Trusted Computing ehecnanceO x Intel R Smart Connect Technology F1 p ge Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit H81H3 M USER MANUAL 31 2 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects Ess ELITEGROUP PN i TN m Gil 1 Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security LAN Configuration Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN
12. MANUAL 27 19 deuo 28 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Build Dat Intel R 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 H81H3 M Release 05 22 2014 Version 2 15 1236 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Press lt F7 gt to enter BBS POPUP Press 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 which 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 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 H
13. the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers VGA and sound drivers If you want know the detail information please refer to chapter 4 Pi Utilities Information EES ELITEGROUP Mainboard H81H3 M BIOS Version 04 14 14 Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 47 Step 2 Install all the drivers of PCI Express graphic cards Click the Browse CD item then appears the following screen Select the driver you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it 4 Al ECS PC gill Computer b ei Disk drives 4 amp Display adapters SS NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 ve DVD CD ROM drives 6 Human Interface Devices Gq IDE ATA ATAPI controllers b Keyboards b Mice and other pointing devices b ME Monitors Network adapters b Portable Devices b Dl Processors b a Sound video and game controllers b 4M System devices gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen please set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled EES ELITEGROUP m il ais a Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot System Agent Configuration Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics Auto device Should be Primary IGD Memory 64m O Display or Select SG for DVMT Memory 25 M J Switchable Gfx IGD Multi Monitor ae elect Screen CPU SA Audio Device 1
14. the bottom left to install the next driver m e Calendar Internet Bqdore SkyDrive H81H3 M USER MANUAL 64 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 oper ating 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 65 eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC s system loading and temperature It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment
15. 0WriteVref 0 762V 1Step 4 mV Ch1WriteVref 0 762V ChVrefCA 0 762V ChReadVref 0 762V CPU Adaptive Voltage Target mV CPU Voltage Mode CPU Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix RING Cache Adaptive Voltage Target mV RING Cache Voltage Mode Adaptive RING Cache Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix wasa u cua Auto 95 L Adaptive L m EE eee niti Adaptive RE meme Enabled L m 3 Enabled Enabled OE sr Adaptive EES EE Eg SVID Control Enable SVID Override Voltage Target mV FIVR Faults Enable FIVR Efficiency Enable GT Adaptive Voltage Target mV GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix UNCORE Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix 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 IOA Voltage Offset mV Offset Prefix DIMM Voltage 1 500V Auto This item allows you to adjust the DIMM Voltage ChOWriteVref 0 762 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the ChOWriteVref from 0 to 108 and the default is 54 1 step is 4mV Ch1WriteVref 0 762 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the Ch1WriteVref from 0 to 108 and the default is 54 1 step is 4mV ChVrefCA 0 762 V Auto This item allows you to adjust the ChVrefCA from 0 to 108 and the default is 54 1 step is 4mV
16. 81H3 M USER MANUAL In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon gt 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 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 website for updated manual 2 In this Gui BIOS you can operate by mouse or keyboard Click select item Double click enter Right click exit H81H3 M USER MANUAL 29 30 Main Menu This menu shows the information language date and time EFS ELITEGROUP M a X Main Advanced BIOS Information System Language System Date System Time System Language English Chipset m il sal M I B Ill English Thu 05 22 2014 This item is used to set system language System Date amp Time 6
17. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device H81H3 M USER MANUAL 61 62 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Website New BIOS 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 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 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 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 At the C or A 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 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
18. 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 48 Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 1 Enter the Control Panel menu select the Display in the All Control Panel Items and click the Screen Resolution then appears the following screen Show the path of the setting location Display devices nix Control Panel AIl Control Panel Items N Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel ED Change the apprearance of your displays Detect Identify Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays C Extend desktop to this display v This is currently your main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose Cancel Apply The type of the display Set the multiple displays 2 Select display devices set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display Multi Monitor technology ESI Search Control Panel een Resolution Change the apprearance of your displays E Display 3 DELLU2410 v Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape x Multiple displays Disconnect this display v Extend desktop to this display A Youmustselect Disconnect this display anges Make thi
19. Controller 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 Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN controller Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 32 2 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds Br ELITEGROUP 2 gt gt Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Br ELITEGROUP Enabled Normal Enabled Normal CPU Smart Fan System Smart Fan Control Enabled These items enable you to define the CPU smart fun system smart fan by smartly adjusting the CPU smart fan system smart fan When it is set at certain tempera ture the CPU smart fan system smart fan PWM value will change accordingly Chapter 3 33 34 Smart Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Si
20. Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHZ This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 2000 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory H81H3 M USER MANUAL Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state ES ELITEGROUP A gt gt do or other O Disabled Enabled Disabled On Enabled LEGACY Hard Disk CD DVD USB Floppy USB CD DVD USB Hard Disk USB Flash Network Chapter 3 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 re quired to launch active boot option Has no effect for BBS boot options Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode
21. Memory Frequency 1067 Mhz Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 Automatic Memory Frequency E Timing Default Current Target ie tCL 9 9 tRCD 9 9 ET i tRP 9 9 E 2 Memory Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP a A X m Gil 7 Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Memory Information Bil The selection of Memory L 460 J ed tRAS x NMode 1 tWR t tRFC o tRRD tWTR tRTP tCWL tREFI tFAW tWRPRE tCPDED tPRPDEN OdtReadDelay tCKE tCCD tWPRE tRPRE tRDRD tRDRD dr Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select I Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Memory RC Version 1 7 1 0 This item shows the information of the memory RC version Memory Frequency 1067 Mhz This item shows the information of the memory frequency Total Memory 4096 MB DDR3 This item shows the information of the total memory Memory Profiles Automatic This item enables you to set the memory profiles The selection of memory profiles impacts memory sizing behavior Press Esc to return to the M I B III Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 96 2 Over Voltage Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP 9 1 x Gil 7 M Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Exit DIMM Voltage 1 500 V Auto m ChowriteVref 0 108 Default 54 Ch
22. PM Trusted Platform Module header 15 COM Onboard serial port header 16 LPT Printer header 17 F AUDIO Front panel audio header 18 PCl1 2 32 bit add on card slots 19 PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot 20 SPDIFO SPDIF out header 21 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 22 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector H81H3 M USER MANUAL 1 O Ports 4 1 PS 2 Mouse green Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 mouse 2 PS 2 Keyboard purple Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard 3 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port 4 DVI Port Connect your monitor to the DVI port 5 HDMI Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI port 6 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 7 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 8 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 Activity LED im Orange blinking OFF Nolink adi reen m LAN Port 9 Line in blue It can be connected to an external CD DVD player Tape player or other audio devices for audio input 10 Line out lime It is used to connect to speakers or headphones 11 Microphone pink It is used to connect to a microphone H81H3 M USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherb
23. Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE1 slot vv OO LI Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot H81H3 M USER MANUAL 14 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices H81H3 M AUDIO s Ee DORSA AT POWER Eoo Eessssssst eel SATA 4 TET em AUDIO eT EX GE 6 Gras oes F usas vee Eo ER EN Se sess No components no Components 1 amp 2 SATA 3 4 amp SATA3_1 2 Serial ATA Connectors SATA3 1 2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb s device and SATA 374 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb s device simpler disk drive ca bling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Ground RX RX Ground TX LL E SATA 3 AISATA3 1 2 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 15
24. 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
25. RVE1 SERIRQ GND SMBCLK LPCPD GNI ID VEER DUAL RVED RESEI LADO Vcc3 LAD3 LREST LFRAME TPM_CLK H81H3 M USER MANUAL 17 7 COM Onboard Serial Port Header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system J Ia LT BE sag E B ul 3 uso H RT 9 Serial Input Data Terminal Ready is Os TEE soro El Clear to Send oe EEE ED Pn em EE Ring Indicator EER Brains Request to Send a E VERE We PANEL jc iar M Serial Output Data Carrier Detect COM 8 LPT Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices TIETE Eg gas POO STROBE H81H3 M USER MANUAL 18 9 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access This header supports HD audio by default If you want connect an AC 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers please set as below picture Bo Left channel to front panel Send Sense_Ser Right channel to
26. Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices Boot Option 1 22 8 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities Hard Disk Drive CDROM DVD Drive BBS Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press Enter to see the submenu H81H3 M USER MANUAL 59 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password EFS ELITEGROUP R m Gd ais aal Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install System Mode Setup Secure Boot Not Active Secure Boot Disabled 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 System Mode Setup This item allows you to set the system mode Secure Boot Disabled f I 4 Security Exit Set Administrator Password Select 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 This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode H81H3 M USER MANUAL 60 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Ess ELITEGROUP a
27. UAL 10 SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector HMM WI Hm TE El Oils Ground vee PIN 1 SPDIF OUT SPDIFO H81H3 M USER MANUAL 21 22 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment 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 SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and c
28. able CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS CPU C7 Report C7s Use this item to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS Package C State limit AUTO Use this item to set package C state limit Enhanced Halt C1E Use this item to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 39 40 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options EFS ELITEGROUP 2 m Gl Main Advanced Chipset M L B Ill Boot Security ED Determines how SATA control SATA Mode AHCI Mode er s operate SATA Port1 Not Present Spin Up Device External SATA SATA Port2 Not Present Spin Up Device Disabled External SATA _ Disabed SATA Port3 Not Present Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Disabled D bled Spin Up Device Disabled Enter Dbl Click Select External SATA Disabled Change Opt F1 General Help SATA Port4 F2 Previous Values Not Present F3 Optimized Defaults Spin Up Device Dsm 0 F sm External SATA ___Disabled____ ESC Right Click Exit SATA Mode AHCI Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port1 4 Not Present This motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Spin up Device Disabled On an edge detect from 0 to 1 the PCH starts a COMRESET initization
29. chitecture 4 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB Supports Dual DDR3 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot 2 x PCI slots Storage Supported by Intel H81 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb s devices 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb s devices Audio Realtek ALC662 VD0 GR 48P 6 Ch HD audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Realtek RTL8111G 32P Gigabit Lan Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse connectors 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 2 x USB 3 0 ports Audio jacks 6 ch for microphone line in and line out Internal 1 0 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin 12V Power connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4 pin SYS_FAN connector 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x ME_UNLOCK header 1 x LPT header 1 x SPDFIO header 2 x Serial SATA 3Gb s connectors 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb s connectors 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports 1 x Case open header 1 x TPM header 1 x Serial port header COM 1 x CLR_CMOS header 1 x BZ header H81H3 M USER MANUAL System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play
30. e information 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 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 H81H3 N USER MANUAL 3463521 pue SOND 412 Me1Sa1 pue 32205 EM 0 122uuoo JO YMS NSd uo WNL ON VIA 1283000 lt ura qod pieog JI Sumss solg Ajrpoui saye 9 qeisun Jo PLIS 0 jiey wa1sAS VIAM 1283000 lt uu qoid pieog ipueoq 10 NSd YUM ua qoug uo pauJnj si YIYMS NSd pue pa83nid si puo ja Mod Jy Ae dsip seu AOMUOW J pay Jd au uejsey p p uuos s
31. ed 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 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 H81H3 M USER
32. f with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI PCI E Modem or PCI PCI E LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Use this item to do wake up action if inserting the PCI PCI E card Resume By USB Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving 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 realtime clock 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 Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 35 36 2 PCI Express Configuration This page sets up PCI Express configuration EFS ELITEGROUP R 4i Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot NB PCI Express Configuration PCI Express 16X PCI Ex
33. front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal PIN 1 Analog ground ATK POWER Sensez Retum HD Audio SATAY Left channel to front panel R P b puri Right channel to front panel ED WEE power ES Front pane microphone input signal PINT EES Gee as oes Analog ground ru 1 Analog power 45V EE GS n emo EBD Right channel return from front panel Left channel return from front panel AC 97 Audio 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 19 N Realtek HD Audio Manager F B auem Mein Volume ANALOG w Es n LENME d fi ET ET Seeder ang Dasti For Pare dcc rk Fae Z Exe auto popup eb when seve hasbeen piped n 1 Frente ard rote aarde N REALTEK For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect Speaker Mixer Effect Jack Info Power Phone Jack Configuration For reference only 2 H81H3 M USER MAN
34. gent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Initiate Graphic Adapter 64M 256M Disabled Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device 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 IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi Monitor CPU SA Audio Device Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page Multi Monitor technology Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also to improving personal pro ductivity Intel Integrated Graphics PCI Express Graphics mmm ae Please note that Multi Monitor technology supports up to four monitors one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI Express graphics devices under Windows 7 8 Step 1 Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse
35. he 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 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 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 connected with the CPU heatsink
36. ick 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 Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Case Open Warning Disabled This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 91 2 ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP PN r m I 1 Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Management Engine Technology Configuration Enable Disable ME Firmware Enabled ME FW Version 9 1 0 1120 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 ME Control Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the ME Firmware ME FW Version 9 1 0 1120 This item shows the ME FW version Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 52 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu This page enables you to set the clock
37. in power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly 24 pin power cable Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P s gt match perfectly 4 pin power cable H81H3 M USER MANUAL 24 4 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 Refer to the table below for information H81H3 M MSG LED MSG LED Power Switch Power Switch PIN1 Reserved Reset Switch Reset Switch J Hard disk LED Hard disk LED 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 fr
38. ing 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 4A Core Ratio Limit 30 29 27 26 These items show the Core Ratio Limit Value Disable OverClocking Lock Enabled This item allows you to control the OverClocking lock Press Esc to return to the M I B III Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 94 2 North Bridge Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP X 4i Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit Graphics Voltage 1 256 Select 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 Graphics Core Ratio Limit 24 This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio Graphics Voltages 255 This item allows you to adjust the Graphics Voltages Press Esc to return to the M I B Ill Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 55 Profiles which impacts Memory RC Version 1 7 1 0 memory sizing behavior
39. lent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc CPU Temperature DTS System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Processor Input Voltage DIMM Voltage TCC Activation Temperature DTS Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation ECS ELITEGROUP 2 4i Advanced Chipset M I B II Boot About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Resume By USB r Resume By PS2 KB Select Screen Resume By PS2 MS Disabled 1 Click Select Item Resume By RTC Alarm Enter Dbl Click Select EUP Function Enabled Change Opt Power LED Type Dual Color LED 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 The system can be turned of
40. mp Gil Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Back to EZ Mode Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Select Screen Save Changes 1 Click Select Item Discard Changes Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt Restore Defaults F1 General Help Save as User Defaults F2 Previous Values Restore User Defaults F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit Boot Override ESC Right Click Exit Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit the 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 defaults to all the setup options 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 the user defaults
41. 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 H81H3 M 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 and 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 O EN
42. nnector to the CPU FAN connector H81H3 M USER MANUAL 11 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules 12 This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR3 1600 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 four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules A Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down B Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM DOO DDD reis Peer H81H3 M USER MANUAL 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
43. oard 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 removing the motherboard or other hardware components 2 2 Installing the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 220 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 brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws CPUTAN SYS FAN Y H81H3 M ATX POWER on5600008500 ons HUB Eon PCH SATA A supo EES Ee ara NAsEELR CMOS Osu F PANEL LPT COM TPM F UsB1F USB N OG CE GE O GREED ESO ce eme Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings The following ill
44. on INT1A interface will notbe NO Security Device Found available 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 TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required Current Status Information This item shows the information of current TPM status NO Security Device Found This item shows the information of the security device Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 44 Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology EFS ELITEGROUP 1 il Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Disabled Enable Disable ISCT Support 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 ISCT Support Disabled Use this item to enable or disable ISCT support Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 45 39 deuo 46 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Br ELITEGROUP System A
45. onnect the other end to the power supply For reference only H81H3 M USER MANUAL 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 EES E L Gryg cmos COM TPM F USBiF USB2 eo EP PANEL EER BEUR EED CHED ee emos EED Wo Component no Components 1 amp 2 CPU_FAN amp SYS_FAN CPU Cooling FAN Connector amp System 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 M IT 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 23 3 amp 6 ATX POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector amp ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ATX12V PIN 1 Ground fj Ground s1ov Ao 12v ATX POWER Connecting 24 p
46. ont panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting 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 momentary 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 28 5 BZ Buzzer Header Connect the case buzzer cable to BZ ali a d be Perg s TLE This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS H81H3 M USER MANUAL 26 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 stor
47. ovides two PCI rev 2 2 slots and one PCI Express x1 rev 2 0 slot for extending usage It implements an EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides eight USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports please refer to chapter 2 parts of Front Panel USB headers for more details This motherboard implements two USB 3 0 ports at rear I O with blue connectors also The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors one VGA port one DVI port one HDMI port one RJ45 LAN connector four USB 2 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports and audio jacks 6 ch for microphone line in and line out In addition this motherboard supports two SATA 3Gb s and two SATA 6Gb s connectors for expansion Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items H81H3 M Motherboard User Manual DVD I O Shield 2 SATA 6Gb s Cables DOODO The package contents above are for reference only please take the actual package items as standard H81H3 M USER MANUAL Specifications CPU LGA1150 Haswell socket for latest 4 Generation Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Chipset Intel H81 Chipset Memory DDR3 memory ar
48. press 16X Speed PCI Express Configuration PCIE1 PCle Speed PCI Express 16X Speed Auto This item allows you to set the PCle X16 Speed PCIE1 PCle Speed Auto This item allows you to set the PCI Express Speed Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page L Security Configure PCI Express 16X Speed BO D1 FO Gen1 Gen3 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend Ess ELITEGROUP a r 2 Main Advanced ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State Chipset Gil M I B Ill Boot S3 Suspend to RAM 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 Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed Select 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 37 38 2 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU EFS ELITEGROUP 2 m Gil ais aal Main Advanced Chi
49. pset M I B III Boot CPU Configuration Enabled for windows XP and Linuxe OS optimized for Hy Intel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHZ per Threading Technology EM64T Supported and Disabled for other OS Processor Speed 2000 MHZ OS not optimized for Hyper Processor Stepping 306c3 Threading Technology Whei Microcode Revision 17 Disabled only one thread per Processor Cores 4 enabled core is enabled Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VI X Technology Supported Enabled Active Processor Cores A Limit CPUID Maximum L Disabled ds Execute Disabled Bit Enabled Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled eles Change Opt LakeTiny Feature Enabled FA General Help CPU C3 Report Enabled J F2 Previous Values CPU C6 Report Enabled F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit CPU C7 Report C7s defe cte Package C State limit UTO ESC Right Click Exit Enhanced Halt C1E _ Enabled Inetel R Core TM i7 4765T CPU 2 00GHZ This is display field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your com puter EM64T Supported This item shows the computer supports EM64T Processor Speed 2000 MHZ This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 306c3 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 17 This item shows the Microcode revision Processor Cores 4 This item shows the core number of the processor In
50. s my main qispiay Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply H81H3 M USER MANUAL 49 Change the apprearance of your displays o a om E Display 4 AL1717 Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape s Multiple displays Disconnect this display v A Youmust select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply nel PAII Control Panel Items Change the apprearance of your displays om E Display 4 AL1717 Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended w Orientation Landscape A Multiple displays Extend desktop to this display A Youmust select Apply before making additional changes Make this my main display Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply H81H3 M USER MANUAL PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP X Gi Main Advanced Chipset M L B Ill Boot PCH Configuration Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after Power Off la power failure Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case Open Warning 1 Click Select Item Chassis Opened Enter Dbl Cl
51. sequence to the device External SATA Disabled Use this item to enable or disable External SATA Support Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration Ess ELITEGROUP X Gi Main Advanced Chipset MB 1 Boot Security USB Configuration SB Support Parameters All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support 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 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 Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 41 19 deuo 42 2 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration Br ELITEGROUP WI gt Super IO Chip IT8728 This item shows the information of the super IO chip Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Bes ELITEGROUP A Enabled Auto Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item shows the informa
52. 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 Bes ELITEGROUP A gt CPU OverClocking Configuration Auto 2 CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Br ELITEGROUP a Package CurrentLock Disabled Enabled Enabled Max Non Turbo Perfor Disabled 8 Enabled Enabled CPU Ratio 20 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Package Current Lock Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the package current lock Chapter 3 53 IA Core Current Maximum This item allows you to set IA Core Current Max Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech nology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Boot 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 dur
53. te 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 removed H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 4 2 Installing the CPU Cooler 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 haswell 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 onto the CPU socket on the motherboard And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector C Connect the CPU cooler power co
54. tel HT Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology Intel VT X Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel VT X Technology Hyper threading Enabled This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper threading and you are using a Hyper threading CPU Active Processor Cores All Use this item to control the number of active processor cores H81H3 M USER MANUAL Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit you can enable this item to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Execute Disabled Bit Enabled This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can excute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code excution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Excute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled 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 dis
55. 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows XP 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 XP 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 ES ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk C Mainboard H81H3 M Click Exit button to ersion 04 1 EE Ee close the Auto Setup window Ne v 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 ECS 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 Auto Sep Package noteare Varsin 2 00 0011 H81H3 M AutosSetup Program Mainboard 10 The following screens are examples onl
56. tion of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP R i Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Parallel Port Configuration Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port LPT LPTE Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings 102378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 Change Settings Device Mode Select 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 Parallel Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Device Mode ECP Mode This item shows the information of the device mode Press Esc to return to the Super IO Configuration page H81H3 M USER MANUAL 43 2 Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration ES ELITEGROUP 2 m a 11 a Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Configuration Enables or Disables BIOS Enabled support for security device O S will not show Security Device TCG EFI protocol and Current Status Informati
57. ustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled CLR CMOS 123 123 Normal Clear CMOS 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 H81H3 M USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor This motherboard has an LGA1150 haswell socket When choosing a processor consider the performance reguirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus freguency of the processor and the guantity 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 side Aim at the socket and place the package carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion H81H3 M USER MANUAL 10 D Rota
58. y The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner H81H3 M USER MANUAL 63 2 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 gt Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utity Version 800 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K oes 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 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 Intell chipset components lt Back Newt gt Cancel 5 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 re start a few times to complete the installation Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart you must select Desktop in

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