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1. gt Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen gb i Be af Main Advanced i d Security Save amp Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP 30 Delta T 3 Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unit CPU Fan Full Speed Offset System Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP Select Screen Delta T SMART Fan Slope PWM value CPU Fan Full Speed Offset Power Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan start PVVM value Smart Fan start PVVM TEMP Delta T f 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit CPU System Power Smart Fan Control Enabled This item enables you to define the CPU system Power by smartly adjusting the CPU system Power Fan When it is set at certain temperature the CPU system Power Fan PWM value will change accordingly 11112 USER MANUAL 23 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 Silent m
2. Intel R Core TM i7 2700K CPU 3 50GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EM64T Supported This item shows the computer supports EM64T Processor Speed 3500MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 206a7 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 25 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 4 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology 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 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 37 38 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 propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt wor
3. 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 Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility 11112 USER MANUAL 20 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allovv you to change the settings for the CPU and other system BS ELITEGROUP Advanced LAN Configuration PC Health Status Povver Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology Security Save amp Exit Enable or Disable Boot Option for Legacy Network Devices Select Screen ft 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 11112 USER MANUAL 21 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced i l Security Save amp Exit l Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Configuration LAN 1 Controller Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Network stack Enabled lpv4
4. 1112 USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket LGA1155 socket 2 CPU FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector Clear CMOS jumper 1112 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 I O Ports o 6 6 G T L 4 22 9 1 PS 2 Combo port Use the PS 2 combo port to connect the PS 2 Keyboard or PS 2 Mouse 2 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 3 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port 4 DVI Port colay HDMI Port You can connect the display device to the DVI port 5 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 ports to connect USB 3 0 devices 6 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 SE CH i EE ug aa LAN Port 7812 Audio ports Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices No 10 port is for stereo line in signal while No 12 port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports 8 channel audio devices that correspond to No 7 No 8 No 9 and No 11 port respectively In addition all of the 3 ports No 8 No 9 and No 11 provide users with both right amp left channels individually Users please refer to the following note for specific port function definition 8 Back Surround 11 Front Out 9 Side Surround 12 Mic_in Rear fe The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by changing the driv
5. 4 pin power cable 1112 USER MANUAL 24 4 Front Panel Header The front panel header F PANEL provides a standard set of svvitch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information FP PWRISLP PLED_ FP PWR SLP s PVVR SVV P PWR_SW_N PVVRBTN RSVD RST SW P RST_SW_N RESET HD LED N HD LED P HDLED 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 shovv 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 con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at lea
6. ommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used changing the system configuration vvhen 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 changing the passvvord 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 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 27 saydey9 28 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility SS ELITEGROUP 11 2 TUE 01 10 20 le 5 16 5 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 Z77H2 A3 Release 06 20 2012 Version 2 02 1205 Co
7. ENTER Select Menu e taydeyD 1112 USER MANUAL 64 Creating a RAID set 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Cre ate RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt Un l Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 2 When the RAID Level item is highlighted use the up down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create Name Volumed RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 931 5 GB Create Volume Name Volume RAID Level Disks Select Disks Strip Size N A Capacity 465 8 GB Create Volume will be selectable Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in losing the original data of the HDD VVhen more than tvvo HDDs are installed in your computer the Disks item Name Volumed RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size Capacity 931 5 GB Create Volume 3 Key in the RAID volume capacity Use the up down arrow to choose the Capacity The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks Name Uolume0 RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 12815 STOEN GB Create Volume Z77H2
8. 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 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 1112 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 ei Mainboard Setup Utility E 2 Information 7 um Bloc Displays the path for all RS ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk Mainboard Z77H2 A3 Click Exit button to BIOS Version 12728 11 Driver CD Version DVD 2 01 close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Utilities button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility Click the Setup button to select and run the software inst
9. 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 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 1112 USER MANUAL 59 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 ECS ELILTEGROUR Gers Full Normal Qulet Silent Custom H normai A 3085RPM Temperature fe 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 e ES ELITEGROUP eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install
10. 3 Enter the intel Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID con figuration 4 Create an Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows OS in stallation See section Creating a RAID driver disk for details 5 install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows OS had been installed 11112 USER MANUAL 63 Entering intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility 1 During POST press lt Ctrl l gt to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager opt ion ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved RAID Volumes None defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor 7 500 9 HBiD3FLH 465 86B 5 3 1350032048 SQMOKLEY 465 8GB Press to enter Configuration Utility 2 The main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears 3 Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM 11 6 6 1284 Copyright C 2683 11 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 6 Exit RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices ID Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID HDC HDZ26B81FASS HD HMRURB883571 1 8TB SAMSUNG HDZ283H1 S11Y41B2283313 1 8TB CESC1 Exit
11. 3Gb s connectors 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x Serial port header COM 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x CLR_CMOS header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Case open header 1 x ME_UNLOCK header 1112 USER MANUAL System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Hardware Monitor Multi Boot Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports ACPI 3 0 revision amp DMI Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey Supports Over Clocking Supports ECS M I B III Utility Supports eBLU eDLU eOC eSF Warning Microsoft NET Frame work 3 5 is required Supports EZ Charger Form Factor e ATX Size 305mm x 210mm 11112 USER MANUAL Motherboard Components 24 0 GI PSUSB ET DDR3 3 D R3 4 CC CPU TH 1 H ATX12V USB H ATX POWER USB3 a a 4 D IER T N SYS 1 N e O E H d du g H IT ES H 0 E E 5 PCIEX16 o 7 SPI DEBUG 6 PCIE2 1111 21 s m im PCIE4 ME_UNLOCK CASE 7 n SATA6 k ULU SATA3 4 Lm 9 SSS SY F F 1 Ber SPDIFO COM n SYS 2 one USB R ert F_PANEL SEL 3945 Q G Z SH EE 2866 OOG OQ T 9 9 2 9 69 3603 2
12. 53 04 gt Key Management Scroll to this item to vievv the follovving screen EFS ELITEGROUP Advanced i 11 Security Save amp Exit 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 bl b E Key Exchange Key Database KEK NOT INSTALLED b Authorized Signature Database DB NOT INSTALLED Select Screen t 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt orbidden Signature Database DBX NOT INSTALLED F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Default Key Provisioning Disabled This 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
13. A3 USER MANUAL Chapter 5 65 4 When done press lt Enter gt to confirm the creation of the RAID set A dia logue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt H ge Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 07 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Volumed RAID Level RAIDO Stripe Disks Select Disks Strip Size 128KB Capacity 931 5 GB Are you sure you want to create this volume Y N Press ENTER to create the specified volume 1111 hange TAB Next ESC Previous Menu ENTER Select Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs 5 following screen appears displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created RAID Volumes ID Name level Strip Size Status Bootable 0 Volumed RAIDO Stripe 128KB 931 5GB Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 4 Maxtor 7150070 HBiD3FLH 465 86B 5 91390032085 SQMORLEY 465 8GB S a ydeq Users please be noted that RAID Stripe is set to accelerate the data access and RAID 1 Mirror is set to provide the data backup If you want to set RAID O you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to intel Volume0 See section Advanced Setup for details ES ELITEGROUP oot Hard Disk Drive Priorities Sets the system boot order ist Boot Intel Volumed my t Select screen T1 CIiCK Select Item Enter 0bT Click Selec
14. Agent SA Parameters H System Agent Configuration Select Screen ft 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit gt System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen A m E Sae Main Advanced iL Security Save amp Exit Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or Select SG for Switchable Gfx System Agent Configuration Initiate Graphic Adapter Select Screen ft 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 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 Muti Monitor Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 43 gt PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Main Advanced A Security
15. Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect Phone Jack Back Panel Front Panal For reference only Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 21 22 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes hovv to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six 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 connect the other end to the power supply For reference only Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherb
16. Right Click Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology BS ELITEGROUP me Set Par VO VN 1 VB Advanced Chipset M I B 111 Boot Security Save amp Exit ISCT Configuration Enabled Enabled Disabled ISCT Configuration SCT Notification Control abled SCT WLAN Power Control Enabled SCT WWAN Power Control nabled Select Screen ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format tual Time 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 ISCT Configuration Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Configuration ISCT Notification Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Notification Control ISCT WLAN Power Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT WLAN Power Control ISCT WWAN Power Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT WWAN Power Control ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format Actual Time Use this item to select actual time or duration in seconds ISCT 2 0 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allovv you to change the settings for the North chipset South chipset and other system EFS ELITEGROUP Security Save amp Exit System
17. Save amp Exit PCH Configuration Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after Restore AC Power Loss a power failure Audio Configuration Select Screen t Click Select Item abled Enter Dbl Click Select Chassis Opened Nc Change Opt 5 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 Azalia 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 1112 USER MANUAL 44 y ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Advanced i 11 Security Save amp Exit Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FVV Version 8 1 0 1248 Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F
18. 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 11112 USER MANUAL Save amp Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or vvithout saving the changes PAV YAYA CIA Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Save amp Exit B Profile Configuration Enabled Disabled Profile function Back to EZ Mode Select Screen f 1 Click Select Item Save Options Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Boot Override Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the 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 enable
19. replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is re moved Z11H2 A3 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 instal lation 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 LGA1155 socket The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan A Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the 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 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 11 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support four 240 pin DDR3 2800 OC 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 compo
20. 3 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 lt Esc gt to return to the chipset menu page ZI M2 A3 USER MANUAL 45 M 1 B Ill MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system a Ali SoH SP O SARS AL Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Security Save amp Exit CPU OverClocking Configuration CPU OverClocking Configuration Bi Enabled Enabled Spread Spectrum Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Select Screen t 1 Click Select Item Intel R Core TM i7 2700K CPU 3 50GHz Enter Dbl Click Select Processor Speed 3500 MHz Change Opt Memory Frequency 1600 MHz F1 General Help Total Memory 8192MB DDR3 F2 Previous Values IMC Current Voltage 1 044V F3 Optimized Defaults CPU Current Voltage 1 128V F4 Save amp Exit DIMM Current Voltage 1 596V ESC Right Click Exit gt CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to vievv the follovving screen ES ELITEGROUP CPU OverClocking Confi ti verClocking Contiguration CPU Frequency CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz Maximum supported frequency 150 00 MHz Enabled Minimum supported frequency 99 54 MHz Enabled Disabled 1680 Select Screen 140 1 Click Select Ite
21. EE o aa 55 ITIM2 A USER MANUAL ili Chapter 4 57 Using the Motherboard Softvvare 57 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 57 RUNNING m 57 VE WER isies bu m 59 ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility 59 Chapter 5 63 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration 63 Before creating a RAID set 63 Entering Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility 64 Creating a RA DS TL AL sa ba ar paran aaa 65 Deleting aT RAID 67 Reseting disks to Non RA TD 68 Exiting Setup s 3333 REENEN 68 Chapter 6 69 Trouble Shooting 69 Start up problems during assembiy 69 Start up problems after prolong use 70 Maintenance and care tips 70 Basic Troubleshooting Flovvchart 71 ITIM2 A USER MANUAL iv Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the Z77H2 A3 motherboard This motherboard is a high per formance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for latest new Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge
22. I Configuration The item in the menu shovvs the highest ACPI sleep state vvhen the system enters suspend 5 ELITEGROUP Security Save amp Exit ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM SUSPEND button is pressed 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 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 11112 USER MANUAL 26 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shovvs the CPU EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Chipset iL Security Save amp Exit CPU Configuration Enabled for windows XPand Linux OS optimized for Intel R Core TM i7 2700K CPU 3 50GHz Hyper Threading EM64T Supported Technology and Disabled Processor Speed 3500 MHz for other OS OS not Processor Stepping 206a7 optimized for Microcode Revision 25 Hyper Threading Processor Cores 4 Technology when Disabled Intel HT Technology Supported only one thread per Intel VT x Technology Supported enabled core is enabled Hyper threading Enabled DEER E Select Screen f 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit
23. 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 se cure boot policy is fixed when you select custom mode the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable 112 USER MANUAL 52 b Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to vievv the follovving screen EFS ELITEGROUP Security Save amp Exit Internal FV Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation Note Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting Select Screen f 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 Internal FV Option ROM Removable Media Fixed Media Always Execute Deny Ex ecute 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 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL
24. Introducing the Motherboard 1 leid ele ter dain SE l 1 EE 2 Motherboard 5 4 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 2007 Li aaa 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking Jumper 5 1 5 8 Installing 9 1020000000 PROCESS adad 9 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 Installing Memory 12 Installing Add on d CON EN 14 Connecting Optional Devices 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 22 Connecting Case Renee y saa RE YARAR 23 Front Panel HOOD Ch l dada 25 Chapter 3 27 Using BIOS 27 About the Setup E e d 27 27 Entering the Ee ii iL bb anad 27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 28 USING BOS 28 BIOS Navigation REVS en l l adada 29 177770 m an 30 Advanced Menu 31 217 VENU bas 43 M I B III MB Intelligent Bios 111 Menu 46 Eed 50 2 7777 11 n 52 Save
25. Limit will be honored 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio Limit 3938 37 36 This item shows the Core Ratio Limit Value Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 47 gt Chipset OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen tac yee Sat x 48 Main Advanced Chipset M 1 B Ill Boot Memory Multiplier Configuration Performance Memory Profiles XMP Profile 1 XMP Profile 2 Automatic Supported Supported Memory Timing Configuration CASE 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 Security Save amp Exit The selection of Perfor mance Memory Profiles which impacts memory siz ing behavior 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 Intel Graphics Configuration ESC Right Click Exit Memory Multiplier Configuration This item shows the information of Memory multiplier Configuration XMP Profile 1 2 Supported These items show the information of Performance Memory Profiles Memory Timing Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Timing CAS Latency tCL 9 This item determines
26. M P Technology Enabled This item allovvs users to enable or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu vvhen system boot fail 3 times Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk 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 IMC CPU DIMM System Agent PCH CPU PLL Voltage Auto These items allow you to adjust the IMC CPU DIMM System Agent PCH CPU PLL voltage Intel R Core TM i7 2700K CPU 3 50GHz This item shows the CPU information Processor Speed 3500 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1600 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 8192 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory IMC CPU DIMM PCH Current Voltage These items show the IMC CPU DIMM PCH current voltage Warning Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then
27. PXE Support Enabled Select Screen PXE Support Enabled f Click Select 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 1 controller Network stack Enabled Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack 4 6 PXE Support Enabled Use these items to enable or disable the 4 6 PXE Boot support If disabled IPV4 6 PXE boot option will not be created Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 1112 USER MANUAL 32 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardvvare monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds EFS ELITEGROUP E EVE 7 Phe ae Main Advanced AP Security Save amp Exit PC Health Status l Smart Fan Function System Temperature 30 C CPU Fan Speed 1890 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RPM PWR Fan Speed 0 RPM CPU Voltage 1 116 Voltage 2 220V Select Screen IMC Voltage 1 044V 1 Click Select Item DIMM Voltage 1 596V Enter Dbl Click Select PCH Voltage l 1 056V Change Opt 5V 5 014V F1 General Help 12V F2 Previous Values 1 F3 Optimized Defaults PECI Mode vee F4 Save amp Exit Offset to TCC Activation Temp ESC Right Click Exit
28. 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 2 0 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 lI 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 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 energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
29. Speed Rx Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Is USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed 1 cated above A different pin assignment cause damage or system hang Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi up 2 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 CASE 1 2 1 2 LI Chassis cover Chassis cover is removed is closed Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 17 3 SATA176 Serial ATA connectors SATA3 6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s device SATA1 2 con nectors support the Serial ATA 6 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But main tains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA Ground RX round RX TX Ground TX TX Ground TX RX Ground RX Ground SATA5 6 SATA1 4 4 F_USB1 2 Front Panel USB 2 0 headers F_USB1 supports EZ Charger 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 Unlike F_USB2 in this mainboard F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technolo
30. allation program Running Setup Follovv these instructions to install device drivers and softvvare for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins A Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 Z77H2 A3 AutoSetup Program Mainboard ID Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0011 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for AutoSetup The InstallShield Wizard wil install AutoSetup on your computer To continue click Next 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 11112 USER MANUAL 57 2 Click Next The follovving screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install 36961 K r Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785K Space Available on C 29063888 K InstallShield lt Back Cancel 3 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 Uti
31. 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 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 49 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state EFS ELITEGROUP m6 VB DAF vo 1 v Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Save amp Exit Boot Configuration Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 7 or other OS Launch PXE OpROM a qd Windows 8 Boot policy for Launch Strorage OpROM UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Bootup NumLock State EEE EE Module CSM Quiet Boot f Boot mode select j 1 Manual User customized CSM parameters amp boot Set Boot Priority E policy Gleleid letsita Gleleid letsikt 74 Geieid lsttekt 6 Boot Option 4 45 Boot Option 6 Boot Option 7 l Select Screen Ell Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter t Click Select Item B CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter Enter Dbi Click Select EEHUSB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter Change Opt Ell USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter F1 General Help USB HardDisk Drive Priorities Press Enter F2 Previous Values EUSB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter F3 Optimized Defaults Device Priorities Press Enter F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit EElCSM parameters Press Enter Boot Configuration This item show
32. button to install System Information Processor XXX XXXX CPU X XX GHz Motherboard 8105 American Megatrends Inc version Operating System Micrsoft Windows XXbit Recommended Updates Item Current Version fe Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 1112 USER MANUAL 60 ECS eOC Utility is a simple over clocking tool that provides user friendly windows Operation interface for novices and over clockers Combining with ECS MIB III tech nology eOC challenges the undiscovered over clocking capability than ever before Monitor Easy Tuning fe Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 1112 USER MANUAL 61 Memo 11112 USER MANUAL 62 Chapter 5 Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration The Intel Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID O and 1 sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives Before creating a RAID set Prepare the follovving items 1 One SATA HDD 2 A write enabled floppy disk 3 Microsoft Windows OS installation disk Windows XP 4 Motherboard support CD with Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver Complete the follovving steps before you create a RAID set 1 Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive HDD on your system 2 Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID See section Integrated Peripherals for details SATA Mode Disabled IDE Mode AHCI nod
33. clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup 1112 USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents 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 11112 USER MANUAL 10 D Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically Please save and
34. commended to use the same brand and type memory on this motherboard 11112 USER MANUAL 13 14 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 PCIE1 4 Slots PCIEX16 Slot PCl1 2 Slots 1 1 4 PCIEX16 PCI1 2 n ni The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 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 v3 0 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 1112 USER MANUAL Follovv these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case correspond
35. dard 11112 USER MANUAL Specifications LGA1155 socket for latest new Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge high end desktop processors Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Intel 277 Chipset Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 4 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB Supports DDR3 28204 1600 DDR3 SDRAM Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list Expansion 1 x PCI Express Gen3 0 x16 slot Slots 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Supported by Intel Z77 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb s devices 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb s devices RAID O RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 configuration Realtek ALC892 8 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification Realtek 8111 10 100 1000 Fast Ethernet Controller Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 Combo amp USB connectors e 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port colay HDMI port e 6 x USB 2 0 ports e 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 2 x USB 3 0 ports Audio jacks Sch for microphone line in and line out Internal I O e 1 x 24 pin ATX Povver Supply connector Connectors amp e 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V Power connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU FAN connector 1 x 3 pin 575 FAN1 with smart fan amp SYS FAN2 connectors e 1 x 3 pin PWR_FAN connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports E USB1 supports EZ charger 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports 4 x Serial SATA
36. el Press lt Esc gt to return to the SATA Configuration page Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 39 USB Configuration Use this item to shovv the information of USB configuration BS ELITEGROUP m6 vm E Sae Di Main Advanced i l Security Save amp Exit USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB Sup port AUTO option disables All USB Devices Enabled legacy support if no USB devices are connected DISABLE option will keep Legacy USB Support 7 bl USB devices available only l for EFI applications 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 All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 11112 USER MANUAL 40 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration An Av Pux 2 fi DE Main Advanced 41 Security Save amp Exit Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Super IO Chip IT8728 Serial Port 0 Configutation Select Screen ft Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Opti
37. er utility setting 1112 USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags Alvvays remove the povver by unplugging the povver cord from the povver outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardvvare components 2 2 Installing the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 210 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 9 4 s I N N Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard 11112 USER MANUAL 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration 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
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39. f you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the intel Matrix Storage Manager you may do so by resetting the disk to Non RAID You will however lose all data and previous RAID configurations To reset disks to Non RAID 1 In the main Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight Reset Disks to Non RAID using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt 4 Recovery Volume Options 2 Delete RAID Volume 5 Acceleration Options 3 Reset Disks to Non RRID 6 Exit Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non RAID A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm other wise press lt N gt Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Exiting Setup When you have finished highlight Exit using the up down arrow key then press lt En ter gt to exit the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility 68 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press lt Y gt to confirm otherwise press lt N gt to return to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL Chapter 6 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 vvarranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips You may also l
40. gy provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices It is useful and excellent especially for the iPhone iPad and iPod touch devices that need a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time Front Panel USB Power USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground Overcurrent signal PIN 1 Ground USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 0 Negative Signal Front Panel USB Power F_USB1 2 Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up 1112 USER MANUAL 18 5 ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header ME_UNLOCK 12 12 m Li Unlock Lock 6 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system COM Serial Input UART B Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready Clear to Send Ring Indicator RART B Request to Send Ground ART B Serial Output Data Carrier Detect 11112 USER MANUAL 19 7 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 Go Z77H2 A3 SPDIF OUT H VCC Ground PIN 1 SPDIFO 8 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front orien
41. high end desktop processors This motherboard is based on Intel Z77 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution It supports up to 32 GBof system memory with dual channel DDR3 2820 OC 1600 MHz One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is supported In addition four PCI Express x1 slots and two PCI slots are for extending usage It integrates USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 interface supporting up to ten USB 2 0 ports six USB 2 0 ports at rear panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports and four USB 3 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional two USB 3 0 ports The gray USB 2 0 header provides EZ charger technology please refer to Front Panel USB headers of chapter 2 for more details The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of 1 O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 Combo amp USB connectors one DVI port colay HDMI port one VGA port one RJ45 LAN connector six USB 2 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports and audio jacks 8 ch for microphone line in and line out In addition this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb s and four SATA 3Gb s connec tors for expansion Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items Z77H2 A3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD Shield 2 SATA 3Gb s Cables OOOOOD The package contents above are for reference only please take the actual package items as stan
42. ing 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 ers you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot 11112 USER MANUAL R 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the follovving for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices ATXI2V Z77H2 A3 we components ne Components 7 Tee s r m Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 16 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate Front Panel USB Povver USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx Ground 3 USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx Ground USB3 ICC Port1 D USB3 ICC Port1 D Over Current Protection Front Panel USB Power USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port2 Super
43. lity Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and softvvare 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 the bottom left to install the next driver e ecs test fei o Calendar nternet Explorer Desktop 1112 USER MANUAL 58 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 Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive Y Show details 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 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
44. m Enter Dbi Click Select 1680 Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults EE Enabled Enabled Disabled EE 007 740 Ss 1680 Lae Eesen m ESC Right Click Exit 11112 USER MANUAL 46 CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz 10000 This item shows the information of CPU Frequency CPU Ratio 35 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 SpeedStep Tech nology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled This item shows if CPU support Runtime Turbo Over Clocking Extra Vol 1 256 V 0 This item allows you to control Extra CPU Voltage IA Core Current Max 1 8 Amp 1680 Use this item to control CPU Current Limit iGFX Core Current Max 1 8 Amp 800 Use this item to control iGFX Core Current Limit Long Duration Power Limit Override 1440 Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the Long Duration Power Limit Time Window Long Duration Maintained 10 Use this item to control the time window over PL1 Value should be maintained This is for Turbo Mode Short Duration Power Limit Override 1680 Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration After that the Long Duration Power
45. m 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 CPU C3 Report Disabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not run ning Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 1112 USER MANUAL SATA Configuration Use this item to shovv the mode of serial SATA configuration options EFS ELITEGROUP Determines how SATA controller s operate SATA Mode IDE Mode SATA Port1 ST3120827AS 120 0G SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present Select Screen SATA Port5 Not Present f1 Click Select Item SATA Por6 Not Present Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 ST3120827AS 120 0G This item shows the information of device installed in the port SATA Port 276 Not Present This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA chann
46. mized 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 Configuration Scroll to this item and press Enter to view the following screen LA m Of tf Main Advanced i d Security Save amp Exit Serial Port 0 Configuration Enabled or Disabled Serial Port COM Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F 8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Select Screen f 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings lO 3F8h 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 Advanced menu page Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 41 42 Intel R Rapid Start Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Rapid Start Technology EFS ELITEGROUP Advanced i l Security Save amp Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Select Screen l Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC
47. nents or metal parts Alvvays vvear a grounding strap vvhen 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 dovvn 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 op ooo enn amp 000 00 The four DDR3 memory sockets DDR3 1 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 and DDR3 4 are divided into tvvo channels and each channel has tvvo memory sockets as follovving Channel A DDR3 1 DDR3 2 Channel B DDR3 3 DDR3 4 Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 12 Recommend memory configuration Sockets DDR3_1 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 4 1 DIMM Populated 1 DIMM S Populated 2 DIMMs 277 Populated bs Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated b Populated 3 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance and compatibility we recommend that users give priority to the white DIMMs DDR3 2 DDR3 4 when installing DIMMs 2 We suggest users not to mix memory type It is re
48. o disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment Ul EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused Q EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations 1 EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement 1 EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri cal business equipment R 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 page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us page 27 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard yy page 57 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Describes Intel Matrix page 63 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Storage Manager RAID RAID Configurations Configurations Chapter 6 Provides basic trouble page 69 Trouble Shooting shooting tips 1112 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1
49. oard components Refer to the follovving PsusB CPU FAN 277 2 6 5 4 we components No components PWR_FAN SE 1 CPU FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector amp 6 SYS FAN System Cool ing FAN Power Connector amp 3 PUVR FAN Power Cooling FAN Power Connec tor Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS FAN1 2 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN CPU_FAN System Ground Power 12V Sensor PWM PVVR FAN SYS FAN1 2 System Ground Power 12V Sensor Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V 1112 USER MANUAL 23 2 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector amp 7 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ATX12V 12V 12V Ground Ground PIN 1 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 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 match perfectly
50. ode 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 PWM TEMP 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 unit 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 temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc e System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed PVVR Fan Speed CPU Voltage AXG Voltage IMC Voltage DIMM Voltage Voltage 5V e 12V Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 1112 USER MANUAL 34 Povver Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation PRS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced i d Security Save amp Exit Power Management Setup Resume By RING DIRE Resume By PME Di
51. og onto our ECS vvebsite for more information http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support_FAQ aspx gt MenulD 49 amp childid M 49 amp LanID 0 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 the power cord is plugged into the wall socket amp the switch on the Power Supply Unit PSU is turned on as well Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 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 Li
52. pyright C 2010 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 a 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 1112 USER MANUAL In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a icon 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 FUNCTION KEY Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Oa General Help sa emos 0 sa omeo 0 1 For the purpose of better p
53. re 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 gt Menu D 50 amp LanID 0 for more 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 d
54. roduct 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 Language Select the language icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the language English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese Russian Korean German Spanish Italian Portuguese Japanese Default Select the default icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can load optimized defaults or not Boot Select the boot icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the boot device Advanced Select the advanced icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 29 Main Menu This menu shovvs the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time BS ELITEGROUP Advanced i SP Security Save amp Exit BIOS Information Choose the system default language System Language Select Screen t 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbi Click Select
55. s 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 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 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 11112 USER MANUAL 50 Hard Disk Drive CD DVD ROM Drive USB IDE Floppy Drive USB CD DVD ROM Drive USB HardDisk Drive USB Flash Drive NETVVORK Device Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press Enter to see the submenu CSM parameters OpROM execution boot options filter etc gt CSM parameters Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen BS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced i A Security Save amp Exit Launch CSM This option controls if CSM 1 will be launched TO Leg Select Screen t 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit La
56. s 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 Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL JJ 56 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s VVebsite Nevv BIOS provides support for nevv 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 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
57. sabled Resume By USB S3 Resume By PS2 KB S3 Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabr Select Screen EUP Function f Click Select Item Povver LED Type Enter Dbi Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PME Disabled 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 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 lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 11112 USER MANUAL d ACP
58. st two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal 11112 USER MANUAL 25 5 SPK Speaker Connect the case speaker cable to SPK This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Z11H2 A3 USER MANUAL 26 Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for VVindovvs Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s con figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The pa rameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and 15 Video display type and display options Passvvord protection from unauthorized use Povver Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect hovv 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 Hovvever vve rec
59. sten 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 Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running 1112 USER MANUAL Chapter 6 69 9 1 deuq 70 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default vvill 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 breakdovvn 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 a
60. t lt 4 gt Change Opt F1 General Help F2 TEeVinus values P pt imized befaults Fd Save 8 Exit Disch Exit s 1112 USER MANUAL 66 Deleting a RAID set 1 In the main intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu highlight De lete RAID Volume using the up down arrow key then press lt Enter gt Recovery Volume Options Delete RAID Volume Acceleration Options Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 2 Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete Press the lt Del gt key to delete the set 3 A dialogue box appears to confirm the action Press Y to confirm other wise press lt N gt Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM 11 0 0 1204 Copyright C 2003 0 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved IL Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Vo lumed RAIDO Stripe 931 568 Are you sure you want to delete Uolume0 Y N Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED tL Select ESC Previous Menu DEL Delete Volume Pressing lt Y gt deletes all the data in the HDDs Chapter 5 11112 USER MANUAL 67 Resetting disks to Non RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD When you install a bro ken RAID HDD you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set through the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option I
61. ted mi crophone 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 HD Audio Analog ground Presence Sense1_Return Sense2_Return PIN 1 Left channel to front panel Sense_Send Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal AC 97 Audio Analog ground Analog power 5V ey channel return from front panel Left channel return from front panel PIN 1 Left channel to front panel RSVD Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal 1112 USER MANUAL 20 AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to sup port 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 i q Realtek HD Audio Manager ee i Main Volume Delad EA E Fr Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format Speaker Configuration Full range Speakers VY Front left and right Surround speakers m AZ REALTEK Ha For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD
62. 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 vvhich the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC povver cable must be employed vvith 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 ITIM2 A USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow ing conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is in conformity vvith the follovving EC EMC directives O EN 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radi
63. the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS colulmn 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 9 This item specifies the RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank Row Precharge Time tRP 9 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 28 This item specifies the RAS active time Write Recovery Time tWR 12 This item specifies the write recovery time Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 128 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time Active to Active Delay tRRDmin 5 This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles 1112 USER MANUAL Write to Read Delay twTR 6 This item specifies the write to read delay time Read CAS Precharge tRTP 6 This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices in memory clock cycles Four Active Window Delay tFAW 24 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles Intel Graphics Configuration This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit 13 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 page B O
64. unch CSM Always This option controls if CSM will be launched Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy This option controls what devices system can boot to Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not Launch This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch 11112 USER MANUAL 51 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator passvvord and user passvvord RA aS Main Advanced i iL Security Save amp Exit Administrator Passvvord Status Not Install Secure Boot mode selector User Passvvord Status Not Install Standard fixed Secure boot policy Custom changeable lmage Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases System Mode state Setup Select Screen Secure Boot state Disabled t 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select L Enabled Change Opt Secure Boot Mode F1 General Help El Image Execution Policy F2 Previous Values El 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

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