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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations
EN 55024
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CE marking
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
H page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
H page 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
H page 27
Chapter 4
Describes the motherboard
Using the Motherboard Software software.
H page 61
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
H page 65
Provides
basic
shooting tips.
trouble
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS
27
About the Setup Utility......................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Chipset Menu..........................................................................44
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................47
Boot Menu...............................................................................56
Security Menu.........................................................................57
Exit Menu................................................................................58
Updating the BIOS......................................................................59
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Chapter 4
61
Chapter 5
65
Trouble Shooting
65
Start up problems during assembly..............................................65
Start up problems after prolong use............................................66
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................66
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................67
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M7 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for Intel Haswell Processor.
This motherboard is based on Intel H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel long DDR3
1600/1333 MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully
conformed to PCI Express 2.0 Standard. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are for
extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and
two USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel or one USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one DVI port, one
HDMI port, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports (optional), one RJ45 LAN connector,
and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
H81H3-M7 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
Chapter 1
Specifications
CPU
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Chipset
Memory
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
Realtek ALC662
- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
Form Factor
Chapter 1
System BIOS
Chapter 1
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Motherboard Components
LABEL
1. CPU Socket
2. SYS_FAN
3. CPU_FAN
4. DDR3_1~2
5. ATX_POWER
6. SATA2_3~4
7. CASE
8. F_PANEL
9. SPK
10. SATA3_1~2
11. F_USB1~2
12. LDC
13. COM
14. LPT
15. F_AUDIO
16.SPDIFO
17. PCIE1~2
18. CLR_CMOS
19. PCIEX16
20. USB3F
21. ATX12V
COMPONENTS
LGA1150 socket
3-pin system cooling fan connector (co-lay 4-pin)
4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
240-pin long DDR3 Module slots
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
CASE open header
Front panel switch/LED header
Speaker header
Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
Front panel USB 2.0 headers
Debug card header
Onboard serial port header
Printer Header
Front panel audio header
SPDIF out header
PCI Express x1 slots
Clear CMOS jumper
PCI Express slot for graphics interface
Front panel USB 3.0 header (optional)
4-pin +12V power connector
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
I/O Ports
Status
Description
OFF
Orange blinking
OFF
Green
No data
Active
No link
Link
Link LED
LAN Port
9. Line-in (blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
10. Line-out (lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
11. Microphone (pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
1. 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.
Chapter 2
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.
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.
Chapter 2
Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.
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Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the
clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.
Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket.
The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
Chapter 2
A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan
connector.
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Chapter 2
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.
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Chapter 2
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
motherboards features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboards capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot
The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~2 Slots
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
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.
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Chapter 2
Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot
you are going to use.
Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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Chapter 2
No.
Components
No.
Components
LPT
CASE
SPDIFO
F_USB1~2
F_AUDIO
LDC
USB3F (optional)
COM
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Chapter 2
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.
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Chapter 2
The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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Chapter 2
6. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
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Chapter 2
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AC 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.
If you use AC 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of Disabled Front Panel
Detect . If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don t tick off Disabled Front Panel
Detect .
Chapter 2
* For reference only
If you use AC 97 Front Panel, please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect . If you
use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect .
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Chapter 2
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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Chapter 2
Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface
for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are
well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the
motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
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Chapter 2
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
No.
Components
No.
Components
SYS_FAN
F_PANEL
CPU_FAN
SPK
ATX_POWER
ATX12V
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A
~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
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3 & 6. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
Chapter 2
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.
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Chapter 2
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:
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 momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least
two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
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5. SPK: Speaker
Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
Chapter 2
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the systems 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:
Chapter 3
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 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.
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Chapter 3
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
<Enter>.
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 information.
Some options (marked with an icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change
the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the
submenu.
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In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an 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.
FUNCTION
Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-
Change Opt.
Enter
Select
F1
General Help
F2
Previous Value
F3
Optimized Defaults
F4
Chapter 3
ESC
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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 <Enter> to
display the submenu.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
System Date
System Time
Security
Exit
BIOS Information
System Language
Boot
English
Tue 07/23/2013
00:05:46
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system.
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
LAN Configuration
PC Health Status
Power Management Setup
PCI Express Configuration
ACPI Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
Super IO Configuration
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
Main
LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN Controller
Enabled
Security
Exit
Enabled/Disabled Onboard
LAN Controller
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
Chapter 3
:
:
:
:
:
:
45
32 0C
3126 RPM
0 RPM
1.740V
1.488V
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: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Enabled
Normal
Boot
Security
Exit
180
45
+3
10 PWM value/unite
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Enabled
Normal
180
45
+3
10 PWM value/unite
52
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going
so high or so low when smart fan works.
Smart Fan Slope PWM value (10 PWM value/unite)
This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.
CPU/System Fan Full Speed Offset(DTS) (52)
This item is used to set the CPU/System fan full speed offset value.
Chapter 3
DeltaT (+3)
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Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Chapter 3
Resume By RING
Resume By PME
Resume By USB
Resume By PS2 KB
Resume By PS2 MS
Resume By RTC Alarm
EUP Function
Power LED Type
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Auto
Boot
Security
Exit
PCI E 1
PCIe Speed
Auto
PCI E 2
PCIe Speed
Auto
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
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ACPI Setting
The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters
suspend.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State
Security
Exit
S3 (Suspend to RAM)
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
CPU Configuration
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz
EM64T
Supported
Processor Speed
2000 MHz
Processor Stepping
306c3
Microcode Revision
12
Processor Cores
4
Intel HT Technology
Supported
Intel VT-x Technology
Supported
Hyper-threading
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Virtualization Technology
LakeTiny Feature
CPU C3 Report
CPU C6 Report
CPU C7 Report
Package C State limit
Enhanced Halt (C1E)
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Enabled
All
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Auto
Enabled
Boot
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
Hyper-threading (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable hyper-threading.
Active Processor Cores (All)
Use this item to control the active processor cores.
Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit.
Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)
This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert
code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or
worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled
systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.
Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)
When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided
by Vandor Pool Technology.
LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable LakeTiny for C state configuration.
CPU C3 Report (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report to OS.
CPU C6 Report (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS.
CPU C7 Report (Disabled)
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
Package C State limit (AUTO)
Use this item to enable or disable Package C State limit.
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Chapter 3
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of SATA configuration options.
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode
AHCI Mode
SATA Port1
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA
Disabled
Disabled
SATA Port2
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA
Disabled
Disabled
SATA Port3
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA
Disabled
Disabled
SATA Port4
Not Present
Spin up Device
External SATA
Disabled
Disabled
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
Main
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USB Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
USB Configuration
All USB Devices
Enabled
Enabled
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Super IO Configuration
Security
Exit
Super IO Chip
IT8728
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
Serial Port
Serial Port
Device Settings
Enabled
IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings
Auto
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Parallel Port
Device Settings
Enabled
IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3;
Change Settings
Device Mode
Auto
ECP Mode
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Exit
ISCT Support
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Disabled
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Chapter 3
Main
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Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Security
Exit
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
64M
256M
Disabled
Enabled
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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PCH Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Boot
Power Off
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio
Enabled
Disabled
No
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
F4: Save & Exit
Chapter 3
Main
PCH Configuration
Audio Configuration
This item shows the information of the audio configuration.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.
Case Open Warning (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item
below indicates the current status of the case.
Chassis Opened (No)
This item indicates whether the case has been opened.
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ME Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B III
Enabled
9.0.10.1372
Boot
Security
Enable/Disable
FirmME SubsystemME
Help
ware
Chapter 3
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable ME Firmware.
ME FW Version (9.0.10.1372)
This item shows the ME FW version.
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Exit
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Boot
Security
Exit
CPU
OverClocking
ME Subsystem
Help
Configuration
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Auto
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Main
Main
Advanced
Chipset
CPU Ratio
Package Current Lock
IA Core Current
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Turbo Mode
RuntimeTurbo Mode
Boot Performance mode
Package TDP Lock Enable
Long Duration Power Limit Override
Power Limit 1 Time (Second)
Power Limit 2 Switch
Short Duration Power Limit Override
1 Core Ratio Limit
2 Core Ratio Limit
3 Core Ratio Limit
4 Core Ratio Limit
Disable OverClocking Lock
M.I.B. III
Boot
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Disabled
Maximum
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Max Non-Turbo Perfor...
Disabled
Maximum
8
Enabled
Maximum
30
29
27
28
Enabled
Security
Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Boot
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Memory Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Memory Information
Memory RC Version
Memory Frequency
Total Memory
1.6.1.2
1333 Mhz
4096 MB (DDR3)
Memory Profiles
Memory Frequency
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Timing
Default
tCL
9
tRCD
9
tRP
9
tRAS
24
NMode
1
tWR
10
tRFC
107
tRRD
4
tWTR
5
tRTP
5
tCWL
7
tREFI
5200
tFAW
20
tWRPRE
tCPDED
tPRPDEN
OdtReadDelay
tCKE
tCCD
tWPRE
tRPRE
Boot
Security
Exit
Automatic
1333
Current
9
9
9
24
1
10
107
4
5
5
7
5200
20
Target
9
9
9
24
Auto
10
107
4
5
5
7
5200
20
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
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Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
BIOS
Disabled
Boot
Security
Exit
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tCCD
tWPRE
tRPRE
tRDRD
tRDRD_dr
tRDRD_dd
tRDPDEN
CMD_3st
tWRRD
tWRRD_dr
tWRRD_dd
tWRWR
tWRWR_dr
tWRWR_dd
tWRPDEN
Dec_WRD
Scomp
TcoComp
RcompDrvUp
RcomDrvDown
LsComp
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Mc Lock (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not.
CMD Tri-State (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the CMD Tri-State (ending of the training).
Memory Scrambler (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory scrambler.
MRC Fast Boot (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the WRC fast boot.
Memory Remap (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the memory
remap above 4G.
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Advanced
Ch0WriteVref
Ch1WriteVref
ChVrefCA
ChReadVref
Chipset
0.744V
0.744 V
0.744V
0.744V
M.I.B. III
Boot
Security
Exit
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Adaptive
0
+
0
Adaptive
0
+
Enabled
0
Enabled
Enabled
0
Adaptive
0
+
0
+
0
+
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F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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Boot Menu
This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Boot
Boot Configuration
Operation System Select
Launch PXE OpROM
Launch Storage OpROM
Windows 7 or other OS
Disabled
Enabled
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Fast Boot
Disabled
On
Enabled
LEGACY
Hard Disk
CD/DVD
USB/Floppy
USB CD/DVD
USB Hard Disk
USB Flash
Network
Security
Exit
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Boot Configuration
This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration.
Operation System Select (Windows 7 or other OS)
This item is used to select the operation system.
Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)
The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.
Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.
Fast Boot (Disabled)
This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of device required to launch active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
Bootup NumLock State (On)
This item enables you to select NumLock state.
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.
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Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
M.I.B. III
Boot
Security
Exit
Not Install
Not Install
Setup
Disabled
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Platform Mode
Secure Boot
Secure Boot
Disabled
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Administrator Password
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Exit Menu
This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the
changes.
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Back to EZ Mode
M.I.B. III
Boot
Security
Exit
Go back to EZ Mode
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Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Save as User Defaults
Restore User Defaults
Boot Override
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
+/- : Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Back to EZ Mode
This item enables you to back to EZ mode.
Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exitt the system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes.
Save Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
This item enables you to reset system setup without saving any changes.
Save Options
This item enables you to save the options that you have made.
Save Changes
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.
Discard Changes
This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made.
Restore Defaults
This item enables you to restore defaults to all the setup options.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
This item enables you to restore the user defaults.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.
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If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS
from being overwritten.)
Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturers
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.
(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items
on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to
boot from the bootable device first.)
At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.
Chapter 3
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturers Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
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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.
Chapter 4
Information:
Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the
motherboard:
1.
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.
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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:
5.
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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.
If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look
for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC)
for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
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eSF
eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance
with your PCs 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.
eDLU
Chapter 4
ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle
by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to
download and install the drivers.
eBLU
ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS
with a default check-mark. Clickinstall button to install.
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Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Start up problems during assembly
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up
problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this
chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic
troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:
http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49&
childid=M 49&LanlD=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 & 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.
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 & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the
motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are
locked into place.
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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.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Bu on is pressed
but PC fails to start.
need to CLRCMOS.
HDD problem.
No
No
No
- If 3 short beeps:
Yes
No
Yes
Check if monitor
has display
Restart the PC
is connected
Yes
Board problem
No
and restart.
No
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