ECS H61H2-M3 User Manual
Preface
Preface
Copyright
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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 manufacturer 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
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page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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page 9
Go to
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page 27
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page 59
Describes the motherboard
software
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble shooting tips
page 63
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Provides information on using
the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions............................................................................9
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................9
Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................10
Setting Jumpers......................................................................10
Checking Jumper Settings......................................................11
Jumper Settings......................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................12
Installing the Processor..........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...................................................14
Expansion Slots......................................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................18
Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................21
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 22
Connecting Case Components.....................................................23
Front Panel Header................................................................26
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................6
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 27
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27
Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................27
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................28
Using BIOS......................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Chipset Menu..........................................................................40
M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu..................................47
Boot Menu...............................................................................52
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Security Menu.........................................................................54
Exit Menu...............................................................................57
Updating the BIOS..................................................................58
Chapter 4
59 59
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59
Using the Motherboard Software 59
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................59
Running Setup.........................................................................59
Manual Installation...........................................................................61
ECS Utility Software ........................................................................61
Chapter 5
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Trouble Shooting 63
Start up problems during assembly..............................................63
Start up problems after prolong use............................................64
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................64
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................65
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Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H61H2-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for latest Intel
®
CoreTM Family/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors*1.
This motherboard is based on Intel
®
H61 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
H61 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 8 GB of system memory with
dual channel DDR3 1333/
1066 SDRAM
. Two PCI are supported, fully compliant with PCI rev 2.2 specification at 33MHz. High resolution graphics via PCI Express x16 slot, intended for
Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision
2.0. In addition, one PCI Express slot is supported. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0
ports (six USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please reference chapter 2 parts of
Front Panel USB headers to check the detail
information. H61H2-M3 implements optional USB 3.0 chip which provides two
optional USB 3.0 ports
*2 at rear I/O with blue connectors also.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one DVI (co-lay HDMI) port,
one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, six USB 2.0 ports, which includes two USB
ports with optional USB 3.0 specification running at 5 Gb/s, and audio jacks for
microphone, line-in and line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
*2-1 The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed USB 3.0
devices, aslo are fully backwards-compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.
*2-2 The USB 3.0 connectors are optional, please refer to the detail informa-
tion in page 22 and take the object as the standard.
*1 When accommodating Intel 3rd Generation CPU, the PCI Express 16X
slot can run at Gen3 speed, which accelerates on 32GB/s rate that effectively
delivers double of PCI Express Gen2 speed.
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Feature
• Accommodates the LGA1155 socket for latest Intel® CoreTM Family/
Pentium
®
/ Celeron® processors.
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• One PCI Express x16 Gen2 port supporting up to 5 GB/s direction peak
bandwidth
“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.
The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following
features:
Processor
Chipset
• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 8 GB
Memory
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
The Intel H61 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Support one PCI Express slot
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
• Intel
®
High Definition Audio Controller
• ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion
Extra Chips
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The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface
• One PCI Express slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slots
• Four SATA connectors
Expansion Options
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Integrated I/O
• One LAN port
• One D-sub (VGA) port
• One DVI port ( HDMI Port optional)
• Six USB 2.0 ports (including two USB ports with optional USB 3.0*
specification running at 5 Gb/s.)
• One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
• Graphic parameters
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
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.
*The USB 3.0 connectors are optional, please refer to the detail information in page 22 and take the object as the standard.
Onboard LAN (Optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• Supports PCI Express
TM
1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Supports PCI Express
TM
1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
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• Intel® H61 Chipset
• LGA1155 socket for latest Intel
®
CoreTM Family/ Pentium® /
Celeron
®
processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 1 x PCI Express slot
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by Intel
®
H61 Express Chipset
-4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• Realtek ALC662 6-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• 6 x USB 2.0 ports (including 2 x USB ports with optional USB
3.0 specification running at 5 Gb/s)
• 1 x DVI port (HDMI port optional)
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, 6-ch line out)
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
LAN
CPU
Specifications
Rear Panel I/O
• Realteck RTL8105E Lan (Co-lay RTL 8111E Gigabit Lan )
Audio
• ITE IT8893 PCI Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion
Extra Chips
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 4 x Serial SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
(F_USB1 supports EZ charger)
• 1 x Case Open header
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x SPK header
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
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• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, S1/ STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports PgUP clear COMS Hotkey
• Supports eBLU
* / eDLU / eSF* (* Warning: Microsoft .NET
Framework 3.5 is required)
• Supports Graphic Over-Clocking
• Supports Multi-Monitor technology
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Monitor Utility
Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 200mm
System BIOS
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1155 socket for Latest Intel
ϟ
CoreTM Family/
Pentium
ϟ
/CeleronϟProcessors
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
6. SATA3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
8. CASE CASE open header
9. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
10. F_USB1 Front panel USB header (it supports EZ Charger)
11. F_USB2 Front panel USB header
12. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
13. SPK Speaker header
14. COM Onboard serial port header
15. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
16. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
18. PCI 32-bit add-on card slots
19. PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot
20. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
21. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket
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Memo
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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 damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the micro ATX system case. Some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators 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 244 x 200 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.
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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
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
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”.
Jumper
Type
Description Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS
3-pin
Clear CMOS
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
CLR_CMOS
1
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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 resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.
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.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components
that are run beyond the rated limits.
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.
Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking
When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the
following steps to recover from it.
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC
up.
3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”.
4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself.
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A. Opening of the Load Plate
· Put your thumb on the tail of the load
plate and press the tail down.
· Rotate the load plate to fully open
position.
B. Disengaging of the Load Lever
· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the
left side to clear retention tab.
· Rotate the load lever 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.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity
is 8 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
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.
1. 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
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.
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
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Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 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.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 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.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
* For reference only
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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them
to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
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.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board
are PCI v2.2 compliant.
PCI1~2 Slots
Expansion Slots
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1 Slot
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.
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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.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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.
* For reference only
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