ECS H67H2-M4 User Manual
Preface
Preface
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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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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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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 7
T rouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble shoot
ing tips
page 83
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Chapter 5
Setting Up eJIFFY
Describes the eJIFFY setting
up
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Provides information on using
the BIOS Setup Utility .
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Chapter 6
Intel
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Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
Describes the Intel
®
Matrix
Storage Manager RAID
Configurations
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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................................................22
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 23
Connecting Case Components.....................................................24
Front Panel Header................................................................27
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................6
Chapter 3 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility ........................ ......................................... 29
The Standard Configuration....................................................29
Entering the Setup Utilities......................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30
Using BIOS......................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................31
Advanced Menu......................................................................32
Chipset Menu..........................................................................43
M.I.B.III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu..................................50
Boot Menu...............................................................................55
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Security Menu.........................................................................56
Save & Exit Menu...................................................................57
Updating the BIOS..................................................................59
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 61
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM...................................61
Auto-installing under W indows XP/Vista/7..................................61
Running Setup.........................................................................62
Manual Installation...........................................................................64
Utility Software Reference.................................................................64
Chapter 7
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Trouble Shooting 83
Start up problems during assembly ..............................................83
Start up problems after prolong use............................................84
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................84
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................85
Chapter 5
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Setting Up eJIFFY 65
Introduction.................................................................................... 65
Installation and BIOS Setup..........................................................66
Entering eJIFFY ....................................................................................69
Features Icons.....................................................................................70
Usage F AQ...........................................................................................71
Chapter 6
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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configurations 77
Before creating a RAID set............................................................77
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility ....78
Creating a RAID set........................................................................79
Deleting a RAID set........................................................................81
Resetting disks to Non-RAID.......................................................82
Exiting Setup....................................................................................82
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Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H67H2-M4 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155
socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core
TM
Family/Pentium®/Celeron® processors for
high-end business or personal desktop markets.
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. 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, three PCI Express x1 slots are supported. It implements an EHCI
(Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides twelve USB
2.0 ports (six USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and three USB 2.0 headers support
additional six 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. H67H2-M4 implements extra USB 3.0 chip which provides two USB
3.0 ports* 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 one PS/2 mouse keyboard combo connector, one optional DVI port or
HDMI port, one D_sub (VGA) port, one Lan port, six USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0
ports running at 5 Gb/s, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8 channel lineout.
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.
*Please use USB 2.0 ports if you want to boot in DOS mode.
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Feature
• Accommodates 2nd Generation Intel® Core
TM
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 four unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 4 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB
Memory
Audio
• 7 .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 H67 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• Support three PCI Express slots
• Integrated two SATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Integrated four SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
• Intel® High Definition Audio Controller
• Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports two USB 3.0 ports at the back panel
(Compatible with USB 2.0)
Extra Chips
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The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface
• Three PCI Express slots
• Six SATA connectors (including two SATA 6Gb/s ports)
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 optional DVI port
• One optional HDMI port
• Six USB 2.0 ports
• Two USB 3.0 ports* (Compatible with USB 2.0)
• One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse combo connector
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-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 optimized for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 devices,
aslo are fully backwards-compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices.
Onboard LAN (Optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
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• Intel® H67 Chipset
• LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel® Core
TM
Family/
Pentium®/Celeron® processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 3 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots
• Supported by Intel® H67 Express Chipset
-2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
-4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
• 6 x USB 2.0 ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (Compatible with USB 2.0)
• 1 x DVI port (optional)
• 1 x HDMI port (optional)
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connector
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in, 8-ch line out and
optical SPDIF out)
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
LAN
CPU
Specifications
Rear Panel I/O
• Realteck RTL 8111E Gigabit Lan (Co-lay RTL8105E Lan )
Audio
• Etron USB 3.0 Controller supports two USB 3.0 ports at the
back panel (Compatible with USB 2.0)
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
• 1 x 3-pin PWR_FAN connector
• 4 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports
(F_USB1 supports EZ charger)
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x Case Open header
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x buzzer header
• 1 x LDC header
• 1 x LPT 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
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports PgUP clear COMS Hotkey
• Supports eJIFFY / eBLU / eDLU / eSF
• Supports Graphic Over-Clocking
• Supports Multi-Monitor technology
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Monitor Utility
• Supports ECS M.I.B III Utility
Form Factor • Micro A TX Size, 244mm x 220mm
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.
LABE
L
COMPONENT
S
LGA1155 socket for 2nd Generation Intel CoreTM Family/
Pentium
/Celero
n
Processors
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
4. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
5. PWR_FAN 3-pin power cooling fan connector
6. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
7. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 6.0 connectors
8. SATA3~6 Serial ATA 3.0 connectors
9. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
10. F_USB1 Front panel USB header (it supports EZ Charger)
11. CASE CASE open header
12. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
13. F_USB2~3 Front panel USB headers
14. LDC Debug card header-for factory use only
15. LPT Printer header
16. COM Onboard serial port header
17. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
18. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
19. BZ Buzzer
20. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
21. PCIE1~3 PCI Express x1 slots
22. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
23. 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 220 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 four memory modules. It can support four 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 16 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory capacity
is 16 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
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.
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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* 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.
Expansion Slots
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~3 Slots
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.
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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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SA T A1/2: Serial A T A 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.
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND
3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE#
5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN
7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN
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F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting six 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
hang-up.
SA T A3~6: Serial A T A 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 maintians register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Prallel
ATA.
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
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 NC Not connected
Pin Signal Name Function
Unlike F_USB2/3 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, provides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful
and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a
large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.
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CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
Short Chassis cover is removed
Open Chassis cover is closed
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.
Pin 1-2 Function
ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
Short Unlock
Open Lock
Pin 1-2 Function
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
1 SPDIFOUT
2 VCC
3 KEY
4 GND
Pin Signal Name
COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB RART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 Key No pin
Pin Signal Name Function
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1 STB 14 AFD
2 PD0 15 ERR
3 PD1 16 PRNINIT
4 PD2 17 SUN
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
5 PD3 18 GND
6 PD4 19 GND1
7 PD5 20 GND2
8 PD6 21 GND3
9 PD7 22 GND4
10 ACK 23 GND5
11 BUSY 24 GND6
12 PE 25 GND7
13 SLCT 26 NC
LPT : Onboard parallel port header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
1 LAD3 2 +3.3V
3 LAD2 4 LFRAME#
5 LAD1 6 RST
7 LAD0 8 CLK
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
9 GND 10 Key
LDC: Debug Card header
This is a header that can be used to suppport the LPC debug card.
BZ: buzzer header
Pin Signal Name
4 Signal
3 GND
2 Key
1 VCC
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Installing the Motherboard
Installing a SA T A Hard Drive
This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.
SATA cable (optional)
SATA power cable (optional)
About SA T A Connectors
Your motherboard features six SATA connectors supporting a total of six drives.
SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors
are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on
the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial A T A Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the
Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can
connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the
motherboard.
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the
other end to the power supply.
* For reference only
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Installing the Motherboard
Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
The USB 3.0 connectors are optimized for SuperSpeed USB
3.0 devices, aslo are fully backwards-compatible with HiSpeed USB 2.0 devices.
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI device. (optional)
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 Ports
HDMI Port
USB 3.0 Ports
PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
Audio Ports
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or
audio output by changing the driver utility setting.
Use the audio jacks to connect audio devices. The D port is
for stereo line-in signal, while the F port is for microphone
in signal. This motherboard supports 8-channel audio devices that correspond to the A, B, C, and E port respectively. In addition, all of the 3 ports, B, C, and E provide
users with both right & left channels individually. Users
please refer to the following note for specific port function
definition.
A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in
C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear
B: Back Surround E: Front Out
Connect the DVI port to the monitor. (optional)
DVI Port
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