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ECS H61H2-M13 (V1.0) motherboard

1. Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 Using BIOS 37 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEE Advanced Seii Bn SI S 2 u Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Super IO Chip IT8728 p Parallel Port Configutation Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEE Advanced Ku T Bn e SLL S Serial Port 0 Configuration Enable or Disab
2. For reference only Installing the Motherboard 12 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest Ly that you 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 supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 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 800 MHz Len The 3rd Generation CPU required 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 grounding strap when you handle the modules Installing the Motherboard 13 Installation 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 slo
3. 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 information 10 F_PANEL Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function HD_LED_P Harddisk LED 2 FP PWR SLP MSGLED HD_LED_N Harddisk LED 4 FP PWR SLP MSG LED RST_SW_N Reset 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 normal
4. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Enter Select Turbo Mode Enabled Change Opt 1 Core Ratio Limit 38 F1 General Help 2 Core Ratio Limit 37 F2 Previous Values 3 Core Ratio Limit 36 F3 Optimized Defaults 4 Core Ratio Limit 35 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc CPU Ratio 34 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio IA Core Current Normal Use this item to control CPU Current Limit This is for Turbo mode Power Limit 1 Value Watt 95 Use this item to control the limit of the TDP This is for Turbo mode Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Use this item to control the Power Limit 2 This is for Turbo mode Using BIOS Power Limit 2 Value 118 Use this item to control Power Limit 2 PL2 provides an upper limit of the TDP excursions This is for Turbo mode Long Duration Maintainded 1 Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained This is for Turbo mode Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Turbo Mode Enabled This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology 1 2 3 4 Core Ratio 38 37 36 35 These items show the Core Ratio limit value Press lt Esc gt to return to the Performance Tunning page gt Chipset Configuration Scroll to this item to view the
5. Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I BIII Security Exit This option controls if CSM Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy puillbelauncned Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM 7_ Select Screen L Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 Video defines which OpROM to launch Press lt Esc gt to return to the Boot Menu page Using BIOS Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ETI Mey Cu e 2 1 1 SA A ll Lofel aed Security 8241 Secure Boot mode selector Stan Administrator Password Status Not Install dard fi
6. Press Enter F1 General Help USB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter F2 Previous Values Network Device Priorities Press Enter F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit gt CSM parameters Press Enter ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows7 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 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 Using BIOS 55 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 lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends
7. F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 29 30 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEE Advanced EW lt 1 aa Es S I ia C a PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed f 4115 RPM Select Screen CPU Voltage 3 1 236V 11 Select Item IMC Voltage 3 1 068V Enter Select DIMM Voltage B 1 548V Change Opt VAXG Voltage 1 032V F1 General Help F2 Previous Values PECI Mode F3 Optimized Defaults Offset to TCC Activation Temp 24 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc gt Smart Fan Function Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEE Advanced Isu Sus S
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9. This item allows users to adjust memory voltage Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B II Boot Security Exit Memory Voltage Control Wenay Valere Conte Memory Voltage 1 55 Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III menu page Using BIOS 49 gt Performance Tunning Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B Il Boot Security Exit Performance Tuning CPU Configuration p gt Chipset Configuration Select Screen ft Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc gt CPU Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B Il Boot Security Exit IA Core Current CPU Ratio A Power Limit 1 Value Watt 95 Power Limit 2 Switch Enabled Power Limit 2 Value 118 SSE s Long duration Maintained 1 1 Select Item
10. 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 USB2 0 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 Using BIOS 33 ACPI Setting The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc UEI Advanced IIS a A A l e E LAS i ACPI Settings Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed Select Screen 11 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optim
11. can Ged Media DenyiExechts exercise Query User policy setting Select Screen L Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 58 gt Key Management Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LUET CU Us SS Es T ecole Security Pcs Manage All Factory Keys PK KEK DB DBX Install default Secure Boot keys Platform Key PK NOT INSTALLED gt Set PK from File gt Get PK to File gt Delete the PK Key Exchange Key Database KEK gt Set KEK from File gt Get KEK to File P Delete the KEK P Append an entry to KEK Authorized Signature Database DB gt Set DB from File gt Get DB to File p Delete the DB p Append an entry to DB Forbidden Signature Database DBX p Set DBX from File p gt Get DBX to File p Delete the DBX p Append an entry to DBX NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Force OEM default Secur
12. can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Command Rate Auto This item allows users to set command rate Intel R Core TM i7 2600 CPU 3 40GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 3400MHz This item shows the CPU speed Total Memory 2048MB DDR3 1066 This item shows the total momery of DDR3 Using BIOS 53 54 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Ci et M I B Iil 3 Windows 7 or other OS Poo Conga ion Boot policy for Legacy OS Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Windows 8 Boot Policy for Launch Storage OpROM Enabled UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Bootup NumLock State On Module CSM Quiet Boot Enabled Boot mode select LEGACY Manual User customized CSM parameters amp boot Set Boot Priority policy Boot Option 1 Hard Disk Boot Option 2 CD DVD Boot Option 3 USB Floppy Boot Option 4 USB CD DVD Boot Option 5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option 6 USB Flash Boot Option 7 Network Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter Select Screen CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter l Select item USB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter Enter Select USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter Change Opt USB HardDisk Drive Priorities
13. following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Memory Multiplier Configuration Memory Multiplier Memory Timing Configuration CAS Latency tCL Row Precharge Time tRP RAS to CAS Delay tRCD RAS Active Time tRAS Write Recovery Time tWR Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC Write to Read Delay tWTR Active to Active Delay tRRD Read CAS Precharge tRTP Four Active Window Delay tFAW Intel Graphics Configuration 10 67 RARAQORNNN Disabled Enabled GT OverClocking Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Memory Multiplier Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Configuration Using BIOS 51 52 Memory Multiplier 10 67 This item shows the information of Memory Multiplier Memory Timing Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Timing Configuration CAS Latency tcl 7 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 Row Precharge Time tRP 7 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the sam
14. 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 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 clock
15. 2 0 ports supported Serial Peripheral Interface SPI support Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1 5 Intel High Definition Audio Controller Extra Chips ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports one PCI slot expansion 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 Ley The 3rd Generation CPU required Audio 5 1 2 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 Sound 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 1 1 Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support TM 4 4 Integrated 10 100 transceiver Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Supports PCI Express Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x1 slot One 32 bit PCI v2 2 compliant slot Four SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors One PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse connectors One RJ45 LAN port One
16. Chip Configuration Integrated Clock Chip Enabled Disabled ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 Number of ICC Profiles N A Current ICC Profile Index N A Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ICC Over Clocking Lib Version 7 0 0 29 This item shows the ICC over clocking lib version Number of ICC Profiles N A This item shows number of ICC profiles Using BIOS Current ICC Profiles Index N A This item shows current ICC profiles index ICC Enable Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable current ICC Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B II menu page gt Memory Voltage Control Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset Hi Boot Securit Memory Voltage Control Mean Velepa conse Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Memory Voltage Config Auto This item allows users to select memory voltage config If the option is set to Enabled the following item will display Memory Voltage 1 55V
17. D sub VGA port Four USB 2 0 ports 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 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 LGA1155 socket for the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU 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 The 3rd Generation CPU required Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 slot Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot 1 x PCI slot Storage Supported by Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controllers Audio VIA VT1705 6 ch HD audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Realtek 8105E 10 100 LAN Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN Optional Rear Panel I O 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x D sub VGA port 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp
18. E ENE DE IRS 9 Installing Hardware 10 Installing the Processor 10 Installing Memory Modules 12 EEX ANSIOM SIOUS osc ses snd ons sng sok tus 605 ad akha aya tea yawa waqasa ae 14 Connecting Optional Devices aaa 16 Installing a SATA Hard Drive Connecting I O DeVICeS ee sssscsssesssesesecseceeseeneeneseessesceusaeeeeaneees Connecting Case Components sissien Front Panel PIleqdet s qaqa qaqa ha qaqa aaa a A 24 Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 Aboutthe Setup Utility cscciscccsciscsscscs deccwsecetaccnesecsececnesetaecessecstince 25 The Standard Configuration ccccccccccccccccece scesseseteeseeseneesensenes 25 Entering the Setup Otiliti s 3 cscisssdeccctisrssateasessetecseteateneaeevennens 25 Resetting the Default CMOS TYalues 26 Using BIOS u ua uaasaschsscasyssqkayshpaypakaka qa BIOS Navigation Key Main Mentu Advanced Menit cu cases a estes NAA EE Chips er Menin avs apay nakaqaqankuya E E anash iji iv M I B III MB Intelligent Bios II Menu 48 BOO MENU sccctett aasestessayaty A Security MOU i L u Sa awama awata nn E EET Exit MENW uuu aasasaaasaa Updating the BIOS a ansssssssssssssas 60 Chapter 4 61 Using the Motherboard Software 61 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 61 ZSENn I NSISCIRD asa hayaamhuaaqaypawasuhuna
19. 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 igi Mainboard Setup Utility EFS ELITEGROUP Mainboard H61 H2 M13 BIOS Yersion 10722710 Driver CD Version DYD 2 01 Using BIOS 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 9 IO I a S PRs a g ECS PC Computer Ca Disk drives 4 Display adapters Gy NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 ff DVD CD ROM drives G5 Human Interface Devices lt q IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards J Mice and other pointing devices 8 Monitors AP Network adapters Portable Devices BD Processors gt Sound video and game controllers gt lll System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen please set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced M I B Il Boot Security Exit System Agent Configuration Enabled Disabled IGD Multi Monitor by Internal Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express Graphics Decive IGD Memory 64M DVMT Mode S
20. ENSE1 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 devices simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA 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 Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Signal vd 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 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your sy
21. GD Multi Monitor Disabled Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Initate Graphic Adapter PCI Express 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 Mode Select DVMT Mode This item allows you to select the DVMT operating mode DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the system memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements Using BIOS 42 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 Multi Monitor technology Multi Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also to improving personal productivity Intel Integrated Graphics PCI Express Graphics mam sam u 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
22. M Status Information This feature displays the current status of the TPM items listed below TPM Enabled Status Disabled This item indicates if TPM support is enabled or not in this system TPM Active Status Deactived This item indicates if TPM support is active or not in this system TPM Owner State Unowned This feature lists the status of the TPM Owner Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 41 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced M I B Ill Boot Security Exit System Agent SA Parameters p PCH Configuration gt ME Configuration Select Screen l Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc gt System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc IP Cut Chipset RURA E E r TT i Select which graphics System Agent Configuration controller to use as the primary boot device IGD Memory 64M DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode Select Screen DVMT FIXED Memory 256MB 1 Select Item I
23. PS 2 mouse connectors 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in 6 ch line out 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 ME_UNLOCK header 1 x Case Open header 1x TPM header 1 x LPT header 1 x USBPWR_F jumper 1x USBPWR_R jumper 1 x Front panel switch LED header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS header SystemBIOS AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports ECS M I B III Utility AP Support Supports eBLU eDLU Warning Microsoft NET Frame work 3 5 is required Form Factor Micro ATX Size 225mm x 190mm Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components Dual DDR3 w N lt Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket The latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors in the LGA1155 socket 2 CPU_FAN 4pin CPU cooling fan connector 3 DDR3_1 2 240 pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 4 ATX_POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 5 SATA1 2 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 6 SPK Speaker header 7 SATA3 4 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 8 F_LPANEL Front
24. 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 CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU fan speed etc CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage IMC 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEUMAdvanced eia Ann T SZ Aa gt Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB2 0 S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Select Screen Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled tl Select Item EUP Function Enabled Enter Select Power LED Type Dual Color LED Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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
25. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 1 0C 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 en
26. SUS T LA CPU Smart Fan Control SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 180 SMART Fan start PWM TEMP 30 Select Screen Delta T 3 l Select Item SMART Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unit Enter Select CPU Fan Full Speed Offset 23 Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled This item allows you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage 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 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 Using BIOS a1 SMART Fan start PWM value 180 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan SMART Fan start 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
27. The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports PS2 Mouse PS2 keyboard PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard VGA Port LAN Port USB 2 0 Ports Audio Ports USB 2 0 ports LAN port Line in Line out Microphone VGA port USB 2 0 ports Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Connect your 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 CPU_FAN oooo OO og ATX12V Dual DORS ATX_POWER YI a HO1H2 Mi3 SYS_FAN Connecting 24 pin power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x po
28. 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 M13 Release 09 10 2012 Version 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc 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 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 sugges
29. 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 motherboard Introducing the Motherboard Go to page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Goto page 7 Chapter 2 Installingthe Motherboard Provides information on using Chapter 3 e the BIOS Setup Utility Using BIOS Go to page 25 Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software Go to page 61 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Preface Provides basic trouble shoot ing tips Goto page 65 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chanter 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Tit OMU Ctl Os ss c ua saui sui sai u suya ERRES 1 Jenan n Ses au E A a acta nat site nat sess tuted eee 2 Specifi CA OMS u so cusi cices Sosstectenicetssteesesess oct atsieds oosieeesoaeoeesy 4 Motherboard Component c ccssecssesseseeseeeeeteeeeeceeeeeessesaeeeeees 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Preeauflons uu aa Wakas co ata seine Choosing a Computer Case u siiis aioi 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case Checking Jumper Settings Setting Jumpers Checking Jumper Settings Jumper SCHINGS u Q u uh ua nena EE E EN
30. asily 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 64 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 Ly 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 so E z fS ELITEGROUP ili eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark Click install button to install System Information Processor Motherboard 2000000 Bos American Magatrends inc Operating System Micrsoft Windows XXX XXbit Recommended Updates 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 tro
31. d 8 PD6 21 Ground 9 PD7 22 Ground 10 ACK 23 Ground 11 BUSY 24 Ground 12 PE 25 Ground 13 SLCT 26 Key _ J Installing the Motherboard Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard 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 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 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply For reference only This motherboard supports the Hot Plug function Installing the Motherboard 20 Connecting I O Devices
32. e Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode Select Screen t Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 DBxX 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 Using BIOS Exit Menu This page enable
33. e bank RAS to CAS Delay tRD 7 This item specifies the RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 20 This item specifies the RAS active time Write Recovery Time tWR 8 This item specifies the write recovery time Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 59 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time Write to Read Delay tWTR 4 This item specifies the write to read delay time Active to Active Delay tRRD 4 This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y delay in memory clock cycles Read CAS Precharge tRTP 4 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 Intel Graphics Configuration This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configutation GT OverClocking Disabled This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo mode Press lt Esc gt to return to the Performance Tunning page Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page Using BIOS 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 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
34. elect DVMT Mode ESEESE DVMT FIXED M MBJ z I ata ee tl Select item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Using BIOS 44 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 O x Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items gt Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel gt Change the appearance of your displays Detect Identify Display Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays 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 desktop for display Multi Monitor technology OX Search Control Panel Change the appearance of your displays _ om E Display 3 DELL U2410 v Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Disconnect this display Extend desktop to this d
35. 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 Using BIOS 60 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 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 boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first At the C or A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM When the installation is complete remove the b
36. ence overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 65 66 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault 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 i
37. eneral Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 Using BIOS 48 M L B LT MB Intelligent BIOS HI 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 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B Il Boot Security Exit M L B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Integrated Clock Chip Parameters p Memory Voltage Control gt Performance Tuning B O M P Technology Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled Select Screen Spread Spectrum Enabled t Select Item Enter Select Command Rate Auto Change Opt F1 General Help Intel R Core TM i7 2600 CPU 3 40GHz F2 Previous Values Processor Speed 3400 MHz F3 Optimized Defaults Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 1066 F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc gt Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B II Boot Security Exit Integrated Clock
38. ergy 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
39. ettings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change device settings Device Mode ECP Mode Use this item to select device mode Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 39 Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WEWE Advanced eN E ISSN E TI SE USE ET S gt Enabled Disabled ISCT Configura tion ISCT Notification Control Enabled ISCT WLAN Power Control Enabled ISCT WWAN Power Control Enabled Select Screen ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format Actual Time Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 SCT Sleep Duration Value Format Actual Time Use this item to select actual time or duration in seconds ISCT 2 0 Press lt Esc
40. gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 40 Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced kelili aA A a Mme e Ea S A Pg TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM support O S will not show TPM State Enabled TPM Reset of platform is Pending TPM operation None required Current TPM Status Information Select Screen TPM Enabled Status Disabled 1 Select Item TPM Active Status Deactivated Enter Select TPM Owner Status UnOwned Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc TPM Support Enabled This item enables or disables TPM Trusted Platform Module support for system security and data integrity If this option is set to Enabled the following items will display TPM State Disabled Select Enabled to display the status of TPM support for this system Please note that a system reboot is needed before a change on the TPM state to take effect Pending TPM operation None Use this item to schedule a TPM operation that is pending If the option None is displayed there is no pending TPM operation in the queue Please note that a system reboot is needed for any change on the feature to become effective Current TP
41. iant 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 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 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices Dual DORS i Q N z H61H2 MI3 E SATA4 aoe F_AUDIO ra rr sfoTorfofa z AOC oo SBE ole J EERE ME_UNLOCK CASE 1 x 41 9 i F_USB2 F_USB1 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 S
42. ing 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 retention 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
43. isplay A Youmustselect Disconnect this display anges Make this my main aispiay Advance settings Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Cancel Apply Using BIOS Change the aprearance of your displays Z Display 4 AL1717 Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Multiple displays Disconnect this display v AX You must selectApply before making additional changes Make this my main display Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Detect Identify Advance settings Cancel Apply Control Panel gt All Control Panel Items Change the appearance of your displays O _ Display 4 AL1717 v Resolution 1920x 1200 recommended w Orientation Landscape y Multiple displays Extend desktop to this display w A You must selectApply before making additional changes Make this my main display Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should choose OK Detect Identify Advance settings Cancel Apply Using BIOS 45 46 gt PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc ET ACN Cu I Chipset RUNA S TTia a PCH Configuration Specify what state to go to when power is re applied after a
44. ized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 5 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 CPU Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc UEI Advanced Esq il TS SEE T SS ETT 9 Enabled for windows XP and CPU Configuration Linux OS optimized for Hyper Threading Technology and Intel R Core TM i7 2600 CPU 3 40GHz Disabled for other OS OS not EMT64 Supported optimized for Hyper Threading Processor Speed 3400 MHz Technology When Disabled only Processor Stepping 206a7 one thread per enabled core is Microcode Revision 28 enabled Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technology Supported Select Screen Hyper threading Enabled ego Execute Disable Bit Enabled obs Ceme ort Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled F1 General Help Power Technology Energy Efficient F2 Previous Values Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Using BIOS 34 Intel R Core TM i7 2600 CPU 3 40GHz This is display only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EMT64 Supported This i
45. le Serial Port COM Device Settings 10 3F 8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings IO 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 Super IO Configuration page Using BIOS 38 gt Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends I WEE Advanced Josi E M I BIll Boot Security Exit Parallel Port Configuration Device Settings Change Settings Device Mode 10 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 Auto ECP Mode Enable or Disable Parallel Port LPT LPTE Select Screen t Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Parallel Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 This item shows the information of the device s
46. ly 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 Chapters 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 S
47. mputer 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 Calendar ecs test Using the Motherboard Software 63 Windows 7 8 will appear below UAC User Account Control message after the system restart You must select Yes to install the next driver Continue this process to complete the drivers installation Program name ChPrio exe Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive v Show details Manual Installation If the auto install DVD ROM does not work on your system you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Look for the chipset and motherboard model and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your 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 e
48. o show the mode of serial SATA configuration options Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Etim Advanced qil T unn SS S 21 SATA Configuration 1 IDE Mode 2 AHCI Mode Serial ATA Controller 0 Compatible Serial ATA Controller 1 Enhanced SATAPort1 HDS72800PLA38 82 3GB SATAPort2 SONY DVD RWATAPI SATAPort3 Not Present SATAPort4 Not Present Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode Serial ATA Controller 0 1 Compatible Enhanced Use these items to select the Serial ATA 0 1 cotroller options Disabled Compatible Enhanced SATA Port 1 4 HDS72800PLA38 82 3GB SONY DVD RWATAPI 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS 35 36 USB Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced sil LBII Boot Security Exit USB Configuration Enabled Disabled All USB Devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Select Screen tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit
49. 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 T tis Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled 6 G r 3 L J ae 1 USBPWR_R H61H2 Mi3 USBPWR_F CLR_CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting default 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR KT Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS make sure to turn off the system CLR_CMOS 3 pin Clear CMOS Rear USB PS2 I 1 2 VCC USBPWR_R 3 pin sili Select 2 3 5VSB i umper USBPWR_R Front Panel 1 2 VCC USBPWR_F 3 pin USB Power 33 5VSB l drTi Select Jumper USBPWR_F 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 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
50. ootable 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 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 ie Information Displays the path for all Es ELITEGROUP software and drivers available on the disk Z Mainboard H61H2 M13 Click Exit button to BIOS Version 10 22 11 Driver CD Version DVD 2 Ai close the Auto Setup window es Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Setup Click the Utilities button to select and button to select and run the software install ECS Intelligent installation program Utility Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Set
51. panel switch LED header 9 CASE Case open header 10 ME_UNLOCK 11 CLR_CMOS ME unlock header for facto Clear CMOS jumper r use only 12 F_USB1 2 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 13 USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper 14 LPT Onboard parallel port header 15 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 16 PCI 32 bit add on card slot 17 PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot 18 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 19 TPM Trusted platform module header 20 COM Onboard serial port header 21 SYS_FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 22 USBPWR_R Rear panel USB PS2 power select jumper 23 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector This 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 motherboard 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 implemen
52. power failure G3 state Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Select Screen Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled Tl Select Item Enter Select Case Open Warning Disabled Change Opt Chassis Opened No F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc 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 Using BIOS 47 gt ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced M I B Il Boot Security Exit Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8 1 0 1248 Select Screen I Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 G
53. s at the back panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports The motherboard is equipped with full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard connectors one D sub VGA port one RJ45 LAN port four USB 2 0 ports and audio jacks for microphone line in and line out In addition this motherboard supports four SATA 3 0 Gb s connectors for expansion slot can run at Gen3 speed which accelerates on 32GB s rate that effectively When accommodating Intel 3 Generation CPU the PCI Express 16X delivers double of PCI Express Gen2 speed 2 The 3rd Generation CPU required Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following features Accommodates the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron pro cessors in LGA1155 socket Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Supports 22nm amp 32nm Intel Core micro architecture DMI 5 0GT s One PCI Express x16 port 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 one PCI Express x1 slot Integrated four SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Eight USB
54. s you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main Advanced Chipset M I B IIl Elmina Exit Restore Defaults Exit system setup after saving Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset USGS Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Select Screen Discard Changes 1 Selectitem Enter Select Change Opt Save as User Defaults F1 G Hel Restore User Defaults ene ne F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults g F4 Save amp Exit SATA HDS728020PLA380 ESC Exit SATA SONY DVD RW DRU 190S Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit This 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
55. stem Pin Signal Name Function 1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Serial Input 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 CTSB Clear to Send 9 RI Ring Indicator 10 Key No pin ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header Short Unlock L Open Lock Installing the Motherboard 18 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed J TPM TPM module header Trusted Platform Module TPM is a published specification detailing a microntroller that can store secured information and implementations of that specification Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 TPM_CLK 11 LAD0 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 RESERVEO 4 KEY 14 RESERVE1 5 LREST 15 VCC3_DUAL 6 SMBDATA 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 GND 9 VCC3 19 LPCPD 10 LAD1 20 SMBCLK LPT Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 STROBE 14 AFD 2 PDO 15 ERROR 3 PD1 16 PRNINIT 4 PD2 17 SLIN 5 PD3 18 Ground 6 PD4 19 Ground 7 PD5 20 Groun
56. t 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 humility 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 67 yejse1 pue SOW Y19 esas pue 38 905 JEM 0 19 uuo2 JO YMS NSd UO WNL Bumas solg Ajpow Jaye 3 GeISUN JO PLIS 0 12 uu s S VI 39eqUOD lt wajqoid pieog VINY Deluoo lt uu qoid pieoq J poq 10 Sd YUM Wa qold uo paUn s YIYMS NSd pue pa8njid s p103 J wod Jy g ejds p seu Jopuow JI Dd ay HeIsay pap uuo s J mod AZT NdI J 9849 pue SOND 310 p 12 p Jou V9A sd q Yoys g pue d q 8uo T JI aul 24 Kowa JO papasu Ajjadoid you Aiowaw WIG sd q yoys JI punos d g Auy SOINDY19 0 p u 10443 dnyas SOW wa qoud
57. t 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 PCIEX1 Slot PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 Slot PCI Slot dy The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus stan dard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supple ment of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2 2 compl
58. t 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 to 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 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 Using BIOS 27 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the main menu appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Select an item and press lt Enter gt to display the submenu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main BACNET BL oo UU XLS e BIOS Information Choose the system default language System Date Mon 09 10 2012 System Time 21 54 45 Select Screen Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc System Language English This i
59. tandard 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 trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Using BIOS 25 26 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Main YUYU U ie ss TE Xoo XLS ed BIOS Information Choose the system default language System Date Mon 09 10 2012 System Time 21 54 45 Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show
60. ted 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 190 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 your motherboard Installing the Motherboard Dual DDR3 S H61H2 M13 amp 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 P the jumper cap is placed
61. tem is used to set system language System 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 Using BIOS Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced sulis INE TSS USES LAN Configuration Parameters P p PC Health Status gt Power Management Setup p ACPI Settings p CPU Configuration Select Screen p SATAConfiguration 1 Select Item gt USB Configuration Enter Select p Super lO Configuration Change Opt p Intel R Smart Connect Technology F1 General Help gt Trusted Computing F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit Version 2 15 1229 Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc WET Advanced Ei T ga Bn SS SLL C a Enable Disable Onboard LAN LAN Configuration Controller Network Stack Enabled Select Screen Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled 11 Select Item Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Enter Select Change Opt F1 General Help
62. tem shows the computer supports EMT64 Processor Speed 3400MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 206a7 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 28 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 4 This item shows the core number of the processor Hyper threading Enabled This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper threading and you are using a Hyper threading CPU Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit 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 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 Power Technology Energy Efficient Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not running Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Using BIOS SATA Configuration Use this item t
63. ubleshooting 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 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 experi
64. up The installation program begins Ev H61H2 M13 Antosetup Program Mainboard ID 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 61 62 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 Release Date 2004 05 28 Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utiity Version 6 0 0 1011 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888K installshield lt Back Next gt Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears ee CT e Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel Chipset Software Installation tity This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel chipset components 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 co
65. wer supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX1 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 When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable 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 Connector 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 33V 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 Ground Ground 12V 1 2 3 4 12V SPK Speaker Header Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 2 Key 3 GND 4 Signal Installing the Motherboard
66. xed Secure boot policy User Password Status potina Custom changeable Image Ex Administrator Password ecution policy and Secure Boot Key data bases System Mode state Setup rat Secure Boot state Disabled u r 6 Eee gt Image Execution Policy F1 General Help p Key Management F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Exit erican Megatrends Inc 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 Using BIOS 57 gt Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to view the following screen Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc EIC S Kul su ss IEE Security 82 Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation Note Option ROM Deny Execute 5 Removable Media Deny Execute S
67. yka ki qpqhumaaynaqasqayykhaq Manual Installation ECS Utility Software Chapter 5 65 Trouble Shooting 65 Start up problems during assembly a 65 Start up problems after prolong use 66 Maintenance and care tips a 66 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 67 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2 M13 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for the latest Intel Core Family Pentium Celeron processors for high end business or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H61 Chipset for best desktop platform solution H61 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading periph eral 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 One PCI is supported fully compliant with PCI rev 2 2 specification at 33MHz High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface In addition one PCI Express slot x1 is supported It imple ments an EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides eight USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 port

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