H81H3-M7
Preface
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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.
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950
CE marking
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
Disturbances in supply systems caused
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
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
Describes features of the
motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
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
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..........................................................................44
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................47
Boot Menu...............................................................................56
Security Menu.........................................................................57
Exit Menu................................................................................58
Updating the BIOS......................................................................59
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Chapter 4 61
Using the Motherboard Software 61
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................61
Running Setup........................................................................61
Manual Installation..........................................................................63
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................63
Chapter 5 65
Trouble Shooting 65
Start up problems during assembly..............................................65
Start up problems after prolong use............................................66
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................66
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................67
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M7 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for Intel® Haswell Processor.
This motherboard is based on Intel® H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel long DDR3
1600/1333 MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully
conformed to PCI Express 2.0 Standard. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are for
extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and
two USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel or one USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one DVI port, one
HDMI port, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports (optional), one RJ45 LAN connector,
and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
H81H3-M7 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
Chapter 1
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.
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Chapter 1
Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN (co-lay 8106)
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• LGA1150 socket for Intel® Haswell Processor
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
• Intel® H81 Express Chipset
• Dual-channel long DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• Supported by Intel® H81 Express Chipset
- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
• Realtek ALC662
- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
• 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
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (optional)
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector (co-lay 4-pin)
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
(optional)
• 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x SPDIFO header
• 1 x LPT header
• 1 x LDC header
• 1 x SPK header
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System BIOS
Form Factor
• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)
• Supports Hardware Monitor
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• Supports Dual/Triple Display (depends on display output)
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
• Support EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI)
• Supports Multi-Language
• Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
• Micro-ATX Size, 225mm x 180mm
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket
2. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector (co-lay 4-pin)
3. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin l ong DDR3 Module slots
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SATA2_3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
7. CASE CASE open header
8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
9. SPK Speaker header
10. SATA3_1~2 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
11. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
12. LDC Debug card header
13. COM Onboard serial port header
14. LPT Printer Header
15. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
16.SPDIFO SPDIF out header
17. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
18. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
19. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphi cs interface
20. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header (optional)
21. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
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LAN LED Status Description
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse (green)
Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard (purple)
Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
4. DVI Port
You can connect the display device 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 (optional)
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.
OFF No d ata
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
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)
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It is used to connect to a microphone.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. 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.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 180 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this from 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.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Chapter 2
1. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to
enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save
and Exit Setup”.
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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an LGA1150 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.
Chapter 2
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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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 socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.
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.
Chapter 2
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 2
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333.
• 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 two slots. Total memory
capacity is 16 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
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.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
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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.
Chapter 2
PCIEX16 Slot
PCIE1~2 Slots
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 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for
the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
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Please refer the following illustrations to install the 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.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slotInstall the VGA Card in the PCI slot
Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
No. Components No. Components
1 SATA2 _3/4 & SATA3_1 /2 6 L PT
2 CASE 7 SP DIFO
3F_USB1~28F_AUDIO
4 LDC 9 USB3F (optiona l)
5COM~~
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
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1. SATA2_3/4 & SATA3_1/2 : Serial ATA connectors
SATA2_3/4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices, and SATA3_1/
2 connectors support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/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.
Chapter 2
2. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
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3. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard.
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
Chapter 2
4. LDC: Debug Card Header
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5. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
Chapter 2
6. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header
This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
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