Elitegroup Q87H3-M6 User Manual V1.0
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
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Intel
Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes Intel
Matrix
Storage Manager RAID
Configurations.
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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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 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..........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................16
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
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Power Menu............................................................................39
Authentication Menu..............................................................41
Security Menu.........................................................................42
Boot Options Menu.................................................................44
Exit Menu...............................................................................45
Updating the BIOS......................................................................46
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Intel
Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration 47
Before creating a RAID set..............................................................47
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.....48
Creating a RAID set...........................................................................49
Deleting a RAID set...........................................................................51
Reseting disks to Non-RAID............................................................52
Exiting Setup.....................................................................................52
Chapter 5 53
Trouble Shooting 53
Start up problems during assembly..............................................53
Start up problems after prolong use............................................54
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................54
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................55
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Q87H3-M6 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket
for Intel 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors for high-end business or personal
desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel® Q87 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
It supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/1333 MHz.
One PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot and one PCI Express x16 Gen2(with x4 connectivity)
are supported , intended for Graphics Interface. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot
and one PCI slot are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to seven USB 2.0 ports(two
USB 2.0 ports at rear panel, two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0
ports and one 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 ports) and six USB 3.0
ports(four USB 3.0 ports at rear panel and one USB 3.0 header supports 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 Display port (DP), one HDMI
port, one D-sub (VGA) port, one DVI port, four USB 3.0 ports, one LAN port, two USB 2.0
ports, and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone.
In addition, this motherboard supports five SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Q87H3-M6 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 • Intel® WGI217LM
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• LGA1150 socket for
processors
• Intel® Q87 Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2(with x4 connectivity) slot
• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
• 1 x PCI slot
• Supported by Intel® Q87 Express Chipset
- 5 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s devices
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 Configuration
• Realtek ALC662 6-Ch HD audio CODEC
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x Display port(DP)
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x D-sub port(VGA)
• 1 x DVI port
• 4 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, line out and microphone)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX_12V Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 5 x SATA III 6.0Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports additional one USB 2.0 port
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 2 x Onboard Serial port headers (COM)
• 1 x Clear CMOS header with jumper
• 1 x Onboard parallel port header (LPT)
• 1 x Buzzer
• 1 x Case open header
Intel 4th Generation CoreTM Family
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System BIOS
Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 244mm
• AMI BIOS with 96Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3) / STD (S4) , Hardware monitor
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• Supports Multi-Language
•F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey(Has PS2KB Model only)
• Supports Dual/Triple Display(depends on display output)
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Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU
Supports the LGA1150 socket for 4
th
Generation
CoreTM Family Processors
2. Buzzer
Buzzer
3. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~4 240-Pin DDR3 long DIMM slots
(Channel A: DIMM1~2 Channel B: DIMM3~4)
5. CASE Case open header
6. LPT Onboard parallel port header
7. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
8. COM2 Onboard serial port header
9. SATA3_1~5 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
10. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 connector
11. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
12. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS header with jumper
13. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
14. F_USB3 Front panel USB 2.0 header
15. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
16. PCIEX16_S PCI Express x16 slot (runs at X4 mode)
17. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot
18. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot
19. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot
20. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
21. COM1 Onboard serial port header
22. ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector
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Link LED
LAN Port
Transm ission
LAN LED Status Description
Activity LED
Link LED
100M
Giga
Activity LED
Link LED
I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Keyboard.
3. Display Port (DP)
You can connect the display device to the display port.
4. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
5. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
6. DVI Port
Connect your monitor to the DVI port.
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.
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9. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
10. Line-in (blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
11. Line-out (green)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
12. Microphone (pink)
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 244 x 244 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
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• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 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 four slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 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
fits in place 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.
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
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4
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Recommend memory configuration
Model
Sockets
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~
1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated
2 DIMMs
~ Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs
~ Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.
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 to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.
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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
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that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot
PCIE Slot
PCI Slot
PCIEX16_S 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 3.0.
The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. 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 slot on this
board is PCI v2.2 compliant.
The PCI Express x16 slot runs at x4 mode, which 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.
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