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1. Select Screen tl Click Select Item _ Dual Color LED Enter Dbl 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 The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Resume By PME Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI 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 card Resume By USB S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode EUP Support 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 lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 33 ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest
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3. 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 configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The parameters 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 recommend 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 tryi
4. 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 Enter 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 Enter or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Using BIOS 27 28 Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time LITEGROUP A ag Choose the system default BIOS Information language System Language English Select Screen 11 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 System Language English This item is used to set system language Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Win
5. 6 SMBDATA 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 GND 9 VCC3 19 LPCPD 10 LAD1 20 SMBCLK Installing the Motherboard 18 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 Pin Signal Name 1 SPDIFOUT 2 VCC 3 KEY 4 GND CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed J ME UNLOCK ME Unlock Header Short Unlock Open Lock J COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system Pin Signal Name Function 1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Seriallnput 3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output 4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSRB Data Set Ready 7 RTSB RART B Request to Send 8 CISB Clearto Send 9 RI Ring Indicator 10 Key Nopin Installing the Motherboard 19 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 Attachmen
6. ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend button is pressed ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM 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 ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend toRAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU l E ad f A GO Main Advanced Chipset M 1 B Ill Boot 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 CPU Configuration Intel R Core TM i3 2100 CPU 3 10GHz EMT64 Supported Processor Speed 3100 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision 25 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported Hyper threading Enabled 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 34 Inter R Core TM i3 2100 CPU 3 10GHz This is display only field an
7. LGA1155 socket for the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU DMI 5 0GT s Chipset Intel H61 Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 slot Slots 2 x PCI Express x1 slots Storage Supported by Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s devices Audio VIA VT1705 6 Ch HD audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Atheros AR8152 B 10 100 Lan Optional Atheros AR8152 B Gigabit Fast Ethernet Controller Optional Rear Panel I O 4 x USB 2 0 ports x D sub VGA 1 x DVI port optional 1 x HDMI port optional 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in line out 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp PS 2 mouse connectors Internal I O 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin ATX Power Supply connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU FAN connector 1 x 3 pin SYS FAN connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports 4 x Serial SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 1 x COM header 1 x Case Open header 1 x SPDIF out header x TPM header 1 x ME UNLOCK header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS header System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Support Multi language BIOS Utility Support ECS M I B M
8. 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 component may be at fault 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 Trouble 14e1s21 pue SOIN 919
9. PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds BS ELITEGROUP E Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed f 4687 RPM CPU Voltage 1 212V DIMM Voltage B 1 548V VAXG Voltage 0 468V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 21 Smart Fan Function 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 Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP VED Advanced Chipset M I B III CPU Smart Fan Control nabled Hmm SMART Fan start PWM value 180 SMART Fan start PWM TEMP 30 Delta T 3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 CPU SMART FAN Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage Security 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 31 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
10. 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 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 Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azaia Internal HDMI codec 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 lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page 45 gt ME Subsystem Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Security Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8 1 0 1248 Select Screen t l 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 FW Version 8 1 0 1248 This item shows the ME FW version Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Using BIOS M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu This page enables you to set the
11. 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 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 Installing the Motherboard CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Disengaging of the Load Lever Press the hook of lever down and pull it to the right side to release it from retention tab B Opening of the Load Plate Lift the tail of the load lever Rotate the load plate to fully open position C Removing the Cap Be careful not to touch the contact at any time D Inserting the Package Grasp the package Ensure to grasp on the edge of the 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 E Closing the Load Plate 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 rete
12. 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 oper ating system ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software Using the Motherboard Software 60 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 Ley 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 p i Er EFS ELITEGROUP SI e TA pm eBLU ECS eBLU
13. 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 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Preface Describes features of the motherboard Go to v page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Goto page 7 Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Go to ve page 25 Describes the motherboard software Go to ve page 57 Provides basic trouble shoot ing tips Go to page 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chanter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction Feature saa saa s s tetas reni teh etn et SpeCLIHOabOlS coa torre petet regt ae diede 4 Motherboard Components seen 5 Chapter 2 1 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautiois ee etie re pte hv re beh Choosing a Computer Case sse 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case sess 7 Checking Jumper Settings esas 8 Seline a E PM 8 Checking Jumper Settings Jumper SetfinBSc as seien t Qe UR RRR E Installing Hard Wale eose hetero RS Installing the Processor essem 10 Installing Memory Modules 442 Expansion Slot
14. the CPU temperature If you choose Quiet mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent 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 SMART Fan start PWM value 180 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan SMART Fan start TEMPY 30 This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value 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 System amp CPU temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage VAXG Voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 32 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation ES ELITEGROUP VET Advanced Chipset Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Resume By RING __Disablec
15. utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install button to install el ECS ELITEGROUP I System Information 200003 i American Megatrands Inc vere Mirsoft windows 2000 XXD Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required Using the Motherboard Software 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 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 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
16. view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP UED Internal FV i Image Execution Policy per ul device path on Security Violation Note Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise lel User policy setting 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 Internal FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media Always Execute Deny Execute These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting Press lt Esc gt to return to the Security Menu page Using BIOS gt Key Management Scroll to this item to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP ME m7 LETT Advanced Chipset Default Key Provisioning Disabled Force OEM default Secure Manage All Factory Keys PK KEK DB DBX Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode Platform Key PK NOT INSTALLED El El El Key Exchange Key Database KEK NOT INSTALLED Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select ES Change Opt Forbidden Signature Database DBX NOT INSTALLED F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Ej Authorized Signature Database DB NOT INSTALLED El Default Key Provisioning Disabled This
17. Configuration Enabled or Diabled Serial Port COM Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 E elect 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 Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO23F 8h IRQ 4 This item shows the information 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 38 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Trusted Computing Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM TPM Support Enabled support O S will not show TPM Resetof platform is required Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware 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 TPM Support Enabled This item enables or disables TPM support Current TPM Status Information This item shows the information of current TPM status NO TPM Hardware This item shows the TPM status Using BIOS 39 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for th
18. DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resis tors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors near the processor socket which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips Also install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can perma nently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance
19. 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 3 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 publication 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 II Pentium III 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 installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ene
20. Utility AP support Support eBLU eDLU eSF Warning Microsoft NET Frame work 3 5 is required Form Factor Micro ATX Size 225mm x 180mm Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components E ALT Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket LGA1155 socket for the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron Processors 2 CPU FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 3 DDR3 1 2 240 pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4 ATX POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector SPI DEBUG n SPI debug header for factory use only 6 SATA1 4 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 8 F_USB1 2 Front panel USB headers 9 CASE CASE open header 0 ME UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 1 TPM Trusted Platform Module header Optional 2 SPK Speaker header 3 COM Onboatd serial port header 4 CLR CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 5 SPDIFO SPDIF out header 6 SYS FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 7 F AUDIO Front panel audio header 8 PCIE1 2 PCI Express x1 slots 9 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 20 ATX12V 4 4 pin 12V power connector his concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the moth
21. 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 com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the 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 A3 prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press Enter 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 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 Using BIOS 55 96 Memo 97 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 o
22. ates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Prallel ATA Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TX 3 TX 4 Ground 5 RX 6 RX 7 Ground Installing the Motherboard 17 F USB1 2 Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has two USB 2 0 headers supporting four USB 2 0 ports Addition ally 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 Pin Signal Name Function 1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power 3 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1 USB Port1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Signal 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 Key No pin 10 NC Not connected 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 TPM Optional Trusted Platform Module header Trusted platform module TPM is a published specification detailing a microcontrollerthat can store secured information and implementations of that specification Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 TPM_CLK 11 LADO 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 RESERVEO 4 KEY 14 RESERVE1 5 LREST 15 VCC3_DUAL
23. ble and the ATX12V4P gt match perfectly 4 pin power cable CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 12V Power 12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM PWM Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V SYS_FAN System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 12V Power 12V 3 Sense Sensor ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 3 3V 13 T33V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 5V 16 PS ON 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 5V 9 5VSB 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V 23 5V 12 3 3V 24 Ground Installing the Motherboard ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 12V 4 12V SPK Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal Installing the Motherboard 23 24 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 informa tion 10 F PANEL Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard diskLED 2 FPPWR SLP MSG LED HD_LED_N Harddisk LED 4 FP PWR SLP MSG LED RST SW N R
24. 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 EFS ELITEGROUP M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III CPU OverClocking Configuration CPU OverClocking Configuration Chipset OverClocking Configuration B O M P Technology Enabled Select Screen Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled Click Select Item Spread Spectrum Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt Intel R Core TM i3 2100 CPU 9 3 10GHz F1 General Help Processor Speed 3100 MHz F2 Previous Values Memory Frequency 1333MHz F3 Optimized Defaults Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit gt CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Advanced Chipset CPU OverClocking Configuration Enhance Intel SpeedStep Technology CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz CPU Ratio Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology 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 CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz 10000 This item shows the information of the CPU frequency CPU Ratio 31 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel Spe
25. d diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EMT64 Supported This item shows the computer supports EMT64 Processor Speed 3100MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 20627 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 25 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 2 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Supported This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not Intel VT x Technology Supported This item shows that your computer supports Intel VT x technology or not Hyper threading Enabled This item is 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 active processor cores Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables 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 propa gation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks
26. dows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility Using BIOS 29 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system EFS ELITEGROUP LAN Configuration Parameter LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing 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 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects EFS ELITEGROUP Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN1 Controller Onboard LAN Controller Network Stack Ipv4 PXE Support Ipv6 PXE Support TUNER p pp 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 Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Network stack Enabled Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack Ipv4 6 PXE Support Enabled Use these items to enable Ipv4 6 PXE Boot Support If disabled Ipv4 6 PXE boot option will not be created 30
27. e North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system ELITEGROUP System Agent Configuration System Agent SA Parameters Select Screen t 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 gt System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter and view the following screen ELITEGROUP Main HR Security System Agent Configuration Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allo cated Fixed Graphics IGD Memory Memory size used by the In ternal Graphics Device 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 This item is used to select DVMT 5 0 Total Graphic Memory size by the internal Graphics Device IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item enables or disables IGD Internal Graphics device multi monitor Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page 40 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 aslo to improving
28. edStep Technology Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page gt Chipset OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP The selection of Performance Memory Profiles which impacts Performance Memory Profiles Automatic memory sizing behavior CAS Latency tCL RAS to CAS Delay tRCD Row Precharge Time tRP RAS Active Time tRAS Write Recovery Time tWR Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC Active to Active Delay tRRD Write to Read Delay tWTR Read CAS Precharge tRTP Four Active Window Delay tFAW 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 Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit Graphics Voltage 1 256 Performance Memory Profiles Automatic This item allows you to select the memory mode Automatic Manual XMP Profile 1 or 2 CAS Latency tCL 8 This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS column address strobe It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 8 This item specifies RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank Row Precharge Time tRP 8 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank RAS Active T
29. erboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam age 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 they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges Do not bend circuit boards Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market The motherboard complies with the specifications for the micro ATX system case Some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica tors and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure that the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries a micro ATX form factor of 225 x 180 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on y
30. eset Switch 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch RST_SW_P Reset Switch 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch RSVD Reserved 10 Key Nopin wl ri alo MSG LED dual color or single color Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 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 waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary contact 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 This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Installing the Motherboard
31. ext 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 Utility This utiity wil enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Next 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 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 ec Calendar Internet Explorer Using the Motherboard Software 59 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 Show deti Change when these notifications appear 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
32. he card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Installing the Motherboard 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 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw EJ Audio Dual Giaa ane For reference only 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 Installing the Motherboard 15 16 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices LIP ox 0 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 PORTIL 2 AUD GND 3 PORTIR 4 PRESENCE 5 PORT2R 6 SENSE1 RETURN 7 SENSE SEND 8 KEY U 9 PORT2L 10 SENSE2 RETURN J SATA1 4 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It elimin
33. his item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset 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 Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Web site 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
34. ideo defines which OpROM to launch Press lt Esc gt to return to the Boot Menu page Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password ELITEGROUP Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install boot policy Custom changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases System Mode state Setup elect Screen Secure Boot state Disabled t l Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt Secure Boot Mode Custom F1 General Help E Image Execution Policy F2 Previous Values E Key Management F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 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 state Setup This item shows system mode setup or not Secure Boot state Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state Secure Boot Enabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode Secure Boot Mode Custom This item is used to select secure boot mode when you select standard mode secure boot policy is fixed when you select custom mode the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable 91 92 gt Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to
35. ime tRAS 24 This item specifies the RAS active time Write Recovery Time tWR 10 This item specifies the write recovery time 47 48 Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 74 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time Active to Active Delay tRRD 4 This item controls the active bank x to active bank y in memory clock cycles Write to Read Delay tWTR 5 This item specifies the write to read delay time Read CAS Precharge tRTP 5 This item controls the Read to precharge delay for memory devices in memory clock cycles Four Active Window Delay tFAW 20 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio Graphics Voltage 1 256 0 This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page B O M P Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times Auto Detect DIMM PCI CIk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Core TM i3 2100 CPU 3 10GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed
36. in your computer Processor Speed 3100 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memroy Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the memroy frequency Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 This item shows the total momery of DDR3 Using BIOS 49 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state EFS ELITEGROUP Advanced A Security Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 7 orother OS Launch PXE OpROM i Disabled E Boot policy for Legacy OS Launch Storage OpROM Windows 8 Boot Policy for Bootup NumLock State UEFI OS without Quiet Boot Compatibility Support Boot mode select LE Module CSM Set Boot Priority Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 Boot Option 4 Boot Option 5 Boot Option 6 Boot Option 7 Neh 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 Manual User customized CSM parameters amp boot policy Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 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 The item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLoc
37. item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode Platform Key PK This item shows the information of the platform key Set PK KEK DB DBX from File This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header Get PK KEK DB DBX to File This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected file system s root Delete the PK KEK DB DBX This item is used to delete the variable Key Exchange Key Database KEK This item shows the information of the key exchange key database Authorized Signature Database DB This item shows the information of the authorized signature database Forbidden Signature Database DBX This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database Append an entry to KEK DB DBX This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header 93 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes ES ELITEGROUP Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes 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 Save Changes and Exit T
38. k state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities Hard Disk CD DVD ROM USB Floppy USB CD DVD ROM USB HardDisk USB Flash Network Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press lt Enter gt to see the submenu CSM parameters OpROM execution boot options filter etc gt CSM parameters Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Main Advanced qu Security Launch CSM This option controls if CSM will be launched 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 Launch CSM This option controls if CSM will be launched Boot option filter This option controls what devices system can boot to Launch PXE OpROM policy This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM policy This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Launch Video OpROM policy This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM Other PCI device ROM priority For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or V
39. lease set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled Es ELITEGROUP Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allo cated Fixed Graphics IGD Memory Memory size used by the In ternal Graphics Device 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 42 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 ESIIP gt Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel eA Change the apprearance of your displays Detect Identify Display Resolution 1920x1200 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 O X Search Control Panel Change the apprearance of your displays E Display 3 DELLU2410 v Resolution 1920x 1200 rec
40. n Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 2 3 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down Align the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM Install any remaining DIMM modules For reference only Installing the Motherboard 14 Expansion Slots 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 in crease the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 Slot 9 H H PCIE1 Slot PCIE2 Slot PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card PCIE1 2 Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Ex press Base Specification revision 2 0 Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If t
41. n it Setup Utilities Browse CD and Exit i i m TN Information Displays the path for all ES ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk m A Mainboard H61H2 M2 40 BIOS Version 01 22 12 I Click Exit button to Driver CD Version DVD 2 close the Auto Setup window x 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 linstall 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 Mainboard 1D The following screens are examples only 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 Using the Motherboard Software 98 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup wil install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation tity Version 60 01011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785K Space Available on C 29063888 K lt Back 3 Check the box n
42. nd 3D compatible Power Support Digital 3 3V Analog 5 0V Introducing the Motherboard Onboard LAN Optional The onboard LAN provides the following features Supports PCI Express TM tA Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Mij Supports PCI Express Integrated 10 100 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options 7 One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface Two PCI Express x1 slots Four SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors One LAN port One D sub VGA port One DVI port Optional 2 One HDMI port Optional Four USB 2 0 ports One PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse connectors Audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 ch line out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms D CPU parameters CPU and memory timing Graphic parameters The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds 1 Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Specifications CPU
43. ng 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 Using BIOS 25 26 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Bes ELITEGROUP TUE 037 11420 12 Above image is for reference only for details please refer to actual image 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 H61H2 M2 Release 10 13 2010 sion 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 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 which option is currently selected Use
44. ntion tab F Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard G Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure Installing the Motherboard use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink sup plied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It can support two 240 pin DDR3 1600 1333 1066 The total memory capacity is 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 667 MHz DDR3 1600 00 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Total memory capacity is 16 GB 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 ground ing strap when you handle the modules Installing the Motherboard 13 Installatio
45. ommended v Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Disconnect this display v Extend desktop to this display A You mustselect Disconnect this display anges Make this my main qispiay Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply Using BIOS Change the apprearance of your displays OU RR m E Display 4 AL1717 Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Disconnect this display Y 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 kaqa Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items Change the apprearance of your displays m Display 4 AL1717 v Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Extend desktop to this display AX You must selectApply 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 Using BIOS 43 4 gt PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Select AC power state when power is re applied Restore AC Power Loss after a power failure elect
46. ouble of PCI Express Gen2 speed 2 Ivy Bridge CPU required When accommodating Intel 3rd Generation CPU the PCI Express 16X Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGAI1155 type of socket that carries the following features Accommodates the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron pro cessors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU DMI 5 0GT s One PCI Express x16 slot Supports 22nm amp 32nm Intel CoreTM micro architecture Hyper Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking it s hooked up to two processors allowing two threads to be run in parallel both on separate logical processors within the same physical processor Chipset The Intel H61 Chipset is a single chip with proven reliability and performance Support two PCI Express x1 slots Integrated four SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Eight USB 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1 5 Intel High Definition Audio Controller Memory Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel ar chitecture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB Audio 5 142 Channel High Definition Audio Codec Meets Microsoft WLP3 x Windows Logo Program audio requirements All DACs supports 44 1k 48k 96k 192kHz sample rate Software selectable 2 5V 3 2V 4 0V VREFOUT Direct Sou
47. our monitor to the VGA port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in singal The second jack is for stereo line out singal The third jack is for microphone Installing the Motherboard 21 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU FAN Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POWER Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F PANEL Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS FAN Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V Connect the case speaker cable to SPK O OQ gt G N ATx42v Q A CPU_FAN ATX_POWER g E EE z i HE 1 9 SYS FAN F PANEL Connecting 24 pin 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 Installing the Motherboard 22 Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU Y When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power ca
48. our motherboard Installing the Motherboard Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set Jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered When setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper When il the jumper cap is placed on both pins the in jumper is SHORT If you remove the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN SHORT OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT hu tig Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled cLR cmos Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default 1 2 NORMAL f 2 3 CLEAR oO CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR CMOS CMOS make sure to B turn off the system 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 Installing the Motherboard 10 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you
49. personal productivity Intel Integrated Graphics PCI Express Graphics SIO 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 the DVD to install Intel chipset drivers VGA and sound drivers If you want know the detail information please refer to chapter 4 eti tility Pan Utilities Information ES ELITEGROUP Mainboard H61H2 M2 BIOS Version 10 22 10 Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 Using BIOS 41 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 File Action View Help E B a elg RE 4 amp ECS PC b W Computer b za Disk drives a 8 Display adapters IMs NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 gt ef DVD CD ROM drives b gy Human Interface Devices gt Gq IDE ATA ATAPI controllers t Keyboards b fl Mice and other pointing devices b M Monitors b S Network adapters b Portable Devices b Di Processors b a Sound video and game controllers b gE System devices b Universal Serial Bus controllers Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen p
50. 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 Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 61 62 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
51. reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Disabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology CPU C3 Report Disabled This item is used to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Report Disabled This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled This item enables or disables enhanced halt Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 35 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial ATA configuration options ad AG 5 t Main Advanced RH Security SATA Configuration Determines how SATA Controller s operate SATAMode IDE Mode SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SelectScreen 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 SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 4 Not Present This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel H61 Chipset is not fully support AHCI Mode HW support only Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 36 USB Configuration Use thi
52. rgy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference 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 governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all
53. s ssss 14 Connecting Optional Devices sse 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive sss 19 Connecting VO Devices ttr teet cree ree pens 20 Connecting Case Components essere 21 Front Panel Hedder iui ota ins 24 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 Aboutthe Setup Utility 3 sac 30 32 ii ueteres 25 The Standard Configuration see 25 Entering the Setup Utilities 25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values sss 26 Using BIOS 5 conserere rni ihah hi hpa Sa 26 BIOS Navigation Key de e 27 Main Moi dee nein ee pa eere enn 27 Advanced Menu 28 Chipset Meni iso e qa q uW aaa 39 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu 46 Boot M H Asa 49 lii iv SECUT IBY MENW Sa saa dal e bes sata cis e vo E had 51 Exit Mentis ier Re O 54 Updating the BIOS sia tide a ert cedo 55 Chapter 4 9 Using the Motherboard Software 57 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 sss 57 Running Setup ce RE V hae Manual Installation ECS Utility Software Chapter 5 61 Trouble Shooting 61 Start up problems during assembly sss 61 Start up problems after prolong use 62 Maintenance and care tips 62 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 63 Chan
54. s item to show the information of USB configuration EFS ELITEGROUP Advanced Chipset PF Security Use Support Parameters All USB Devices 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 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 Setting to Audio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 37 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration adi P t 4 Security Set Parameters of Serial Super IO Configuration Port 0 COMA Super IO Chip IT8728 Bil Serial Port 0 Configutation 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 Super IO Chip IT8728 This item shows the information of the super IO chip gt Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ELITEGROUP Advanced i AR Security Serial Port 0
55. t is the standard inter face 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 f SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional 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 X Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only Installing the Motherboard 20 Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports PS2 Mouse USB 2 0 ports LAN port Line in Line out Microphone PS2 DVI port HDMI optional VGA port USB 2 0 ports keyboard PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device PS2 Keyboard DVI Port HDMI optional VGA Port LAN Port USB 2 0 Ports Audio Ports Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Connect the DVI port to the monitor Connect y
56. ter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2 M2 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H61 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution H61 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 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 SDRAM High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface In addition two PCI Express slots are supported 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 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 DVI HDMI Optional port one D sub VGA port one Lan port four USB 2 0 ports and audio jacks for microphone line in and line out In addition this motherboard supports four SATA 3Gb s connectors for expansion slot can run at Gen3 speed which accelerates on 32GB s rate that effectively delivers d
57. 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 infor mation Some options marked with a triangle P 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 a triangle P 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 KEY FUNCTION ESC Exits the current menu sos Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values Enter Select Fl 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

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