ECS H81H3-M User Manual
H81H3-M
USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
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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, and
• 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.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
H
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
H
page 7
H
page 25
H
page 61
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
EN 60950
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
CE marking
About the Manual
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions.............................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.................................................................8
Installing Hardware..................................................................9
Installing the Processor.............................................................9
Installing the CPU Cooler.........................................................11
Installing Memory Modules....................................................12
Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................15
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................22
Connecting Case Components.......................................................23
Front Panel Header.................................................................25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports..............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 27
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..........................................................................46
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................53
Boot Menu...............................................................................59
Security Menu..........................................................................60
Exit Menu................................................................................61
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Chapter 4 63
Using the Motherboard Software 63
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8......................................63
Running Setup.........................................................................63
Manual Installation..........................................................................65
Chapter 5 67
Trouble Shooting 67
Start up problems during assembly..............................................67
Start up problems after prolong use............................................68
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................68
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................69
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
Haswell socket for latest 4th Generation Intel® CoreTM Family/Pentium® Celeron® processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel
®
H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. H81 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 32 GB of system memory with DDR3 1600 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. It provides two PCI rev
2.2 slots and one PCI Express x1 rev 2.0 slot for extending usage.
It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that
provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the back panel and two USB 2.0
headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports, please refer to chapter 2 parts of
Front Panel USB headers for more details). This motherboard implements 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 PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one VGA port , one DVI port,
one HDMI port,one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, and
audio jacks 6-ch for microphone, line-in and line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 3Gb/s and two SATA 6Gb/s
connectors for expansion.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
H81H3-M Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA 6Gb/s Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
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CPU
Specifications
• Intel® H81 Chipset
Chipset
• DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports Dual DDR3
1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot
• 2 x PCI slots
• Supported by Intel® H81 Express Chipset
2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• Audio jacks 6-ch for microphone, line-in and line-out
Rear Panel I/O
• LGA1150 Haswell socket for latest 4th Generation Intel® Core
TM
Family /Pentium®/Celeron® processors
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x LPT header
• 1 x SPDFIO header
• 2 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x TPM header
• 1 x Serial port header (COM)
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x BZ header
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• Realtek ALC662-VD0-GR 48P 6-Ch HD audio CODEC
• Compliant with HD audio specification
Audio
LAN • Realtek RTL8111G 32P Gigabit Lan
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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb 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
• Support PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
System BIOS
Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 244mm x 220mm
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1150 haswell socket for latest 4th Generation Intel®
Core™ Family/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SATA_3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
7. SATA3_1~2 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
9. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
10. BZ Buzzer
11. CASE CASE open header
12. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
13. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
14. TPM Trusted Platform Module header
15. COM Onboard serial port header
16. LPT Printer header
17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
18. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
19. PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot
20. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
21. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
22. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket
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I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse(green)
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard(purple)
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
4. DVI Port
Connect your monitor to the DVI port.
5. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
6. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
7. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
8. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
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.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No da ta
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 220 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this form factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
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.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
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”.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an LGA1150 haswell 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.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other
components to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
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.
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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.
Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is
removed.
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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.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
• 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 haswell socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 240-pin DDR3 1600.
• 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.
• You must install at least one module in any of the four slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
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.
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2-4-4. 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
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.
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 x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1 Slot
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
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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.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot
Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE1 slot
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SATA3_1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, and SATA_3~4
connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s device, 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.
1 & 2. SATA_3~4 & SATA3_1~2: Serial ATA Connectors
No. Components No. Components
1SATA_3~46 TPM
2 SATA3 _1 ~2 7 COM
3CASE8 LPT
4 ME_UNLOCK 9 F_AUDIO
5F_USB1~210 SPDIFO
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3. 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.
4. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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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.
5. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
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.
6. TPM:Trusted Platform Module Header
Trusted platform module(TPM) is a published specification detailing a
microcontroller that can store secured information, and implementations of that
specification.
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7. COM: Onboard Serial Port Header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
8. LPT: Onboard parallel port header
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The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented
microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by
default. If you want connect an AC
’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,
please set as below picture.
9. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
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 ” .
AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to
support AC97 Audio mode.
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