ECS H67H2-M2 User Manual
Preface
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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:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
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Intel
Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
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Trouble Shooting
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Describes features of the
motherboard.
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motherboard components.
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Provides information on using
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Describes the motherboard
software
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................6
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Chapter 2
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......................................................1 1
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................................................22
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 23
Connecting Case Components.....................................................24
Front Panel Header................................................................27
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Chapter 3 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility ........................ ......................................... 29
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29
Entering the Setup Utility......................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................30
Using BIOS......................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................31
Advanced Menu......................................................................32
Chipset Menu..........................................................................44
M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu..................................51
Boot Menu...............................................................................55
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Security Menu.........................................................................56
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................57
Updating the BIOS..................................................................58
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software 59
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...................................59
Auto-installing under W indows XP/Vista/7..................................59
Running Setup.........................................................................60
Manual Installation...........................................................................62
Utility Software Reference.................................................................62
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Chapter 5 63
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 63
Before creating a RAID set............................................................63
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility....64
Creating a RAID set........................................................................65
Deleting a RAID set........................................................................67
Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................68
Exiting Setup....................................................................................68
Chapter 6
T r ouble Shooting 69
Start up problems during assembly ..............................................69
Start up problems after prolong use............................................70
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................70
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................71
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing H67H2-M2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced-function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for new 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family/Pentium/Celeron processors to
reach the optimum system performance. Combined with ECS unique M.I.B III
BIOS interface, it makes a simple, fast platform for high-end business or personal
desktop market.
This motherboard is based on Intel® H67 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
H67 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single-chip device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3
1333/1066 SDRAM. It cooperates one PCIe 16X Gen 2 graphic interface, that
allows you install up to one graphic card with multiple GPU running at PCIe Gen 2
speed. It provides two PCI rev 3.0 slots and one PCI Express x1 rev 2.0 slot for
extending usage. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides twelve
USB 2.0 ports (four USB ports and four USB 2.0 headers support additional eight USB
ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ charger technology, please refer to
chapter 2 of Front Panel USB headers to check the detail information. This
motherboard implements extra USB 3.0 chip which provide two USB3.0 ports* at
rear I/O with blue connector (USB 3.0 feature is optional) also.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector, one Ethernet LAN port,
four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports (blue connector) running at 5 Gb/s, one Dsub (VGA) port, One DVI port (HDMI Port Optional), one Audio Port for
microphone, line-in, line-out and optical SPIDF out.
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In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s connectors and four SATA
3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
*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.
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Feature
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following
features:
• Accommodates new 2nd Generation 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.
Chipset
The Intel® H67 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Supports one PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and two SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
• Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller
Extra Chips (Optional)
• ITE IT8893 Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion
• Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports two USB 3.0 ports at the back panel
(Compatible with USB 2.0)
Memory
• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates four unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB
Audio
• 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• Meets Microsoft WLP3.x (Windows Logo Program) audio
• DACs with 97dB SNR(A-weighting), ADCs with 90dB SNR (A weighting)
• All ADCs and DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz
sample rate
requirements
• Content Protection for Full Rate loss-less DVD Audio, Blue-Ray
DVD and HD-DVD audio content playback (with selected versions
of Win-DVD/PowerDVD/TMT)
• Direct Sound 3D. compatible
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Onboard LAN
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express Gen 2 x16 slot for Graphic interface
• One PCI Express Gen 2 x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slots
• four SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors and two SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• One PS/2 Keyboard and one PS/2 Mouse connectors
• One Giga LAN port (10/100M LAN port optional)
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• Two USB 3.0 ports (USB 3.0 optional & compatible with USB 2.0)
• One D-sub (VGA) port
• One DVI Port (HDMI Port Optional)
• One Audio port with 5 audio jacks (Line in, microphone in, line out)and
1 optical SPDIF out
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BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
• Graphic parameters
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated
in the ambiance between 0 and 50 °C.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Extra Chips
(Optional)
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
Giga LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• LGA1155 socket for new 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM Family/ Pentium/ Celeron processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• DMI 5.0 GT/S
• Intel® H67 Express Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
• ITE IT8893 Bridge supports two PCI slots expansion
• Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports two USB 3.0 ports at the
back panel (Compatible with USB 2.0)
• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot
• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x1 slot
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by Intel® H67 Chipsets
• 4 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• 2 x SATAIII 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• Realteck 8111E Gigabit Lan (10/100 Lan optional)
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x D-sub (VGA)
• 2 x USB3.0 ports(USB 3.0 optional & compatible with USB2.0)
• 4 x USB2.0 ports
• 1 x DVI Port (HDMI Port Optional)
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connectors
• 1 x Audio port with 5 audio jacks (Line in, microphone in,
line out) and 1 optical SPDIF out
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 1 x Speaker header
• 4 x USB2.0 headers support additional 8 USB ports (F_USB1
supports EZ Charger)
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x LPT header
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX Power Supply connector
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System BIOS
Form Factor • mATX Size, 244mm x 220mm
• AMI BIOS with 32 Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/STD (S4), Hardware monitor, Multi Boot
• Supports ACPI&DMI
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey
• Supports ACPI 3.0 revision
• Supports Graphic Over-Clocking
• Supports Dual-Monitor function
• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility
-CPU Voltage Adjustable
-Memory Voltage Adjustable
-IMC Voltage Adjustable
-Graphic Voltage Adjustable
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1155 socket for new 2nd Generation Intel?CoreTM
Family/Pentium/Celeron processors
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooli ng fan conne ctor
3. DDR3_1~4 240- pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connect or
5. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connect ors ( Support SATA 6Gb/s)
6. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug hea der-for factory use only
7. SATA3~6 Serial ATA connect ors ( Support SATA 3Gb/s)
8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
9. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB header (F_USB1 supports EZ Charger)
10. CASE CASE open header
11. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
12. F_USB3~4 Front panel USB header
13. SPK Speaker header
14. COM Onboard serial port header
15. LPT Parallel port header
16. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS j umper
17. SYS_FAN Syste m cooli ng fan conne ctor
18. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
19. F_AUDIO Front panel audio he ader
20. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on ca rd slot
21. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot
22. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics interface
23. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket
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This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Memo
Introducing 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 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 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 an mATX form factor of 244 x 220 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
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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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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
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
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS
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”.
Type
Description Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
3-pin
Clear CMOS
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
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CLR_CMOS
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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.
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.
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-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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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
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.
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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.
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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.
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066 SDRAM. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity
is 16 GB.
The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are
divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
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Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
ff
Recommend memory configuration
Mode
Sockets
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM -- Populated -- --
1 DIMM -- -- -- Populated
2 DIMMs -- Populated -- Populated
3 DIMMs Populat ed Populat ed -- Populated
3 DIMMs -- Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populat ed Populat ed Popul at ed Populat ed
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration.
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1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users
give priority to the white DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4 when installing
DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not mix memory type. It is recommended to use
the same brand and type memory on this motherboard.
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.
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.
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* For reference only
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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 increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot
PCIE Slot
PCI1~2 Slots
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.
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.
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this board
are PCI v2.2 compliant.
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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.
* For reference only
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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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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
SATA1~2: Serial AT AIII connectors
These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It doubles
the transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
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SA T A3~6: Serial A T AII connectors
These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/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
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
F_USB1~4 : Front Panel USB 2.0 headers.
The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting eight USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the frontmounted ports to the motherboard.
Unlike F_USB2~4 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology,
provides about 1A current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is
useful and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need
a large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
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
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 USBOC-
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
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