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H87H3-M USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publica-
tion 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 instal-
lation. 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 interfer-
ence 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 govern-
ing 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 follow-
ing 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 Interference-
causing 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.
Hpage 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Hpage 7
Hpage 29
Hpage 69
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
Chapter 5
Describes the motherboard
software.
page 73
H
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char-
acteristics 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 appli-
ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri-
cal 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 7
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
page 81
H
Intel®Matrix Storage Manager
RAID Configurations
Describes Intel®Matrix
Storage Manager RAID
Configurations.
Chapter 6
AMD CrossFireXTM Technology
Support
Describes AMD CrossfireTM
Technology
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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...........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................24
Connecting Case Components.......................................................25
Front Panel Header.................................................................27
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 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility................................................................29
The Standard Configuration....................................................29
Entering the Setup Utility........................................................29
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30
Using BIOS........................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................32
Advanced Menu......................................................................33
Chipset Menu..........................................................................49
M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................56
Boot Menu...............................................................................65
Security Menu..........................................................................66
Exit Menu................................................................................67
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Chapter 4 69
Using the Motherboard Software 69
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8......................................69
Running Setup.........................................................................69
Manual Installation..........................................................................71
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................71
Chapter 7 81
Trouble Shooting 81
Start up problems during assembly..............................................81
Start up problems after prolong use............................................82
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................82
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................83
Chapter 6 79
AMD CrossFireXTM
Technology Support 79
Requirements....................................................................................79
Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards......................................79
The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box...................................80
Chapter 5 73
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration 73
Before creating a RAID set...................................................................73
Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.........74
Creating a RAID set..........................................................................75
Deleting a RAID set...............................................................................77
Resetting disks to Non-RAID..............................................................78
Exiting Setup.........................................................................................78
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H87H3-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high per-
formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket
for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors.
This motherboard is based on Intel
®H87 Express 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 (Gray slot) and one PCI Express x16 Gen2
slot (Black slot runs at p5-x4 mode) are supported, intended for Graphics Interface. In
addition, one PCI Express p5-x1 Gen2 slot and one PCI v2.2 slot are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to ten USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports at rear panel and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0
ports) and four USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3.0
header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports). The gray USB 2.0 header provides EZ
charger technology, please refer to Front Panel USB 2.0 headers of chapter 2 for
more details.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 mouse and keyboard Combo connector, 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 8-ch jacks.
In addition, this motherboard supports six SATA 6Gb/s connectors for expansion.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
H87H3-M Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA 6G Cables
The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as
standard.
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CPU
Specifications
• Intel® H87 ChipsetChipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz SDRAM
Memory
• Supported by Intel® H87 Express Chipset
- 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x PS/2 mouse & keyboard Combo connector
• 1 x D-sub (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
• 1 x Audio 8-ch jacks
Rear Panel I/O
LAN • Realtek RL8111G Gigabit Lan
• Realtek ALC892 8-Ch High Definition audio CODEC
-Compliant with HD audio specification
Audio
• LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreT M Family
processors
• Supports CPU up to 84W, TDP up to 95W
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• Supports Intel® 64 Architecture
• Supports Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0
• Supports Intel
® Responsiveness Technologies
- Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 12
- Intel® Smart Response Technology*
- Intel® Rapid Start Technology*
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
AMD
CrossFireXTM
Technology
• Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology
-The PCIEX16_S1 (black color of PCIE p6-x16 slot) supports PCI
Express Gen2 running at X4 mode
• 2 x PCI Express p6-x16 slots (one PCI Express Gen3 p6-x16 slot & one
PCI Express Gen2 p6-x4 mode slot)
• 1 x PCI Express p6-x1 Gen2 slot
• 1 x PCI v2.2 slot
*SSDS, multiple HDDs required.
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD(S4), Hardware Monitor
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
• Supports 3 Independent Dispaly
• Supports Multi-Language
• Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
System BIOS
• ATX Size, 244mm x 220mmForm Factor
• Supports eBLU*1/eDLU/eSF*1/Cyberlink*2/Norton*2/Muzee*2/EZ
Charger
AP Support
Note: *1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports (Gray
header supports EZ charger)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x CIR header
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS jumper
• 1 x Parallel port header (LPT)
• 1 x Trusted platform module header (TPM)
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
*2Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink/Norton/
Muzee.
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Chapter 1
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors
2. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
3. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~4 240-pin DDR3 Module slots
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header
7. CASE CASE open header
8. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
9. SATA1~6 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connectors
10. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
11. F_USB1 Front panel USB 2.0 header (Gray header supports EZ Charger)
12. F_USB2~3 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
13. TPM Trusted platform module header
14. LPT Parallel port header
15. SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header
16. SPK Speaker header
17. CIR1 Consumer Infrared
18. COM Onboard serial port header
19. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
20. PCIEX16_S1 PCI Express Gen2 p9-x4 slot
21. F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
22. PCI1 32-bit PCI add-on card slot
23. PCIE1 PCI Express Gen2 p9-x1 slot
24. PCIEX16 PCI Express Gen3 x16 slot for graphics interface
25. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
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I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Combo port
Use the PS/2 combo port to connect the PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse.
2. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
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 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
7. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
8. Audio Ports
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.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No data
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
The above port definition can be changed to audio input or audio output by
changing the driver utility setting.
A: Center & Woofer D: Line-in
B: Back Surround E: Front Out
C: Side Surround F: Mic_in Rear
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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 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.
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 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 compo-
nents 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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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 instal-
lation 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.
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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333 MHz.
• 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.
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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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.
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 v3.0 compliant.
PCI1 Slot
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 p18-x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1 Slot
Recommend add_on card configuration
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex-
press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 3.0.
PCIEX16_S1 Slot This slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
revision 2.0 which runs at p18-x4 mode.
PCIEX16 PCIEX16_S1
SPEC PCI-E Gen.3 Running x16 mode PCI-E Gen.2 Running x4 mode
Color Gray Black
1 Graphic Card (VGA card) Populated --
Model PCIEX16 Slots
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Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
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 adapt-
ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
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 PCI slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1 USB3F 7 TPM
2 CASE 8 LPT
3 ME_UNLOCK 9 SPDIFO1
4 SATA1~2 10 CIR1
5 SATA3~6 11 COM
6 F_USB1~3 12 F_AUDIO1
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-
cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-
up.
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
1. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
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. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
SATA1~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, simpler disk
drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral-
lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility
with Parallel ATA.
4 & 5. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
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Unlike F_USB2 & F_USB3, 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.
The motherboard has three USB 2.0 headers supporting six USB 2.0 ports. Addition-
ally, 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.
6. F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-
cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-
up.
7. 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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This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
9. SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header
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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11. COM: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your
system.
10. CIR: Consumer Infrared Header
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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 ” .
* For reference only
AC’97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to
support AC97 Audio mode.
The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi-
crophone 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.
12. F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you
use HD Audio Front Panel, please t “ ”.ick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect
* For reference only
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2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive
About SATA 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.
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:
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
Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives
This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.
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1. SYS_FAN(System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 2. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling
FAN Power Connector)
Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A
~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector) & 6. ATX12V (ATX 12V Power
Connector)
Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.
Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
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The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions
with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default
values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused
by changing the BIOS settings.
BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY FUNCTION
Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-Change Opt.
F2 Previous Value
F3 Optimized Defaults
F1 General Help
ESC Exits the current menu
mnlk
Enter Select
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are
denoted by an icon .
F4 Save & Exit
1. For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture
reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The
BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may
differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for
updated manual.
2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select
item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit.
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Main Menu
System Date & Time
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are
running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make
changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
System Language (English)
This item is used to set system language.
This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system
language, date and time.
Choose the system default
language
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
BIOS Information
System Language English
System Date Wed 04/10/2013
System Time 00:01:23
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PC Health Status
On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the
parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Smart Fan Function
CPU/System Fan Smart Fan Control (Enabled)
These items enable you to define the CPU/system fan by smartly adjusting the CPU/
system fan. When it is set at certain temperature, the CPU/system fan PWM value
will change accordingly.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU Temperature (DTS) : 50
CPU Fan Speed : 1541 RPM
System Fan Speed : 0 RPM
CPU Voltage : 1.788V
DIMM Voltage : 1.512V
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 100
Smart Fan Function
PC Health Status
Enable CPU SmartFan
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal
Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 70
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
CPU Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77
System Fan Smart Fan Control Enabled
Smart Fan Mode Normal
Smart Fan start PWM value 180
Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(DTS) 70
DeltaT +3
Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unite
System Fan Full Speed Offset (DTS) 77
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
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PCI Express Configuration
This page sets up PCI Express configuration.
PCI Express X16_S1 PCIe Speed (Auto)
This item enables you to set the PCIe speed of the PCI Express X16_S1.
PCI Express X1 PCIeSpeed (Auto)
This item enables you to set the PCI Express X1 speed.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
PCI Express 16X Speed (Auto)
This item enables you to set the PCIe X16 speed.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Configure PCI Express 16X
Speed B0: D1: F0 Gen1-Gen3
NB PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express 16X
PCI Express 16X Speed Auto
PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express X16_S1
PCIe Speed Auto
PCI Express X1
PCIe Speed Auto
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ACPI Settings
The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters
suspend.
ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)]
This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Select ACPI sleep state the
system will enter when the
SUSPEND button is pressed.
ACPI Settings
ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM)
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SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.
SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)
Use this item to select SATA mode.
Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode AHCI Mode
SATA Port1
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port2
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port3
SONY DVD RW ATAPI
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port4
ST3160815AS (160.0GB)
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port5
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port6
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
SATA Port 1~6 (Not Present)
This motherboard supports six SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA de-
vice to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.
Spin up Device (Disabled)
On an edge detect from 0 to 1, the PCH starts a COMRESET initialization sequence
to the device.
External SATA (Disabled)
Use this item to enable/disable External SATA Support.
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Trusted Computing
Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration.
Enables or Disables BIOS
support for security device.
O.S. will not show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
available.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
Configuration
TPM Support Enabled
Current Status Information
NO Security Device Found
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
TPM Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset
of platform is required.
NO Security Device Found
This item shows the information of the security device.
Current Status Information
This item shows the information of current TPM status.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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All USB Devices (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
USB Configuration
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
Legacy USB Support (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
USB Support Parameters
USB Configuration
All USB Devices Enabled
Legacy USB Support Enabled
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Super IO Configuration
Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration.
Super IO Chip (IT8728)
This item shows the information of the super IO chip.
Serial Port (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.
Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)
This item shows the information of the device settings.
Change Settings (Auto)
Use this item to change device settings.
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Set Parameters of Serial
Port 0 (COMA)
Super IO Configuration
Super IO Chip IT8728
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Parallel Port Configuration
CIR Controller Configuration
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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lk
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: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Serial Port
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Serial Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings Auto
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
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Parallel Port Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Parallel Port (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port.
Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3)
This item shows the information of the device settings.
Change Settings (Auto)
Use this item to change device settings.
Device Mode (ECP Mode)
This item shows the information of the device mode.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Enabled or Disabled Parallel
Port (LPT/LPTE)
Parallel Port Configuration
Parallel Port Enabled
Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3
Change Settings Auto
Device Mode ECP Mode
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
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CIR Controller Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
CIR Controller (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable CIR Controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CIR Controller Configuration
CIR Controller Enabled
Enable or Disable CIR
Controller
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Use this item to show the information of Intel ME Extension Configuration.
Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology.
Enable or disable Intel(R)
Rapid Start Technology.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Intel AMT Disabled
BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled
MEBx Selection Screeen Disabled
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.
BIOS Hotkey Pressed (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the BIOS Hotkey pressed.
MEBx Selection Screen (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen.
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IGD Memory (64M)
This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics Device) memory.
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge
chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.
Chipset Menu
This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
DVMT Memory (256M)
When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the sys-
tem memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.
Initiate Graphic Adapter (Auto)
System Agent Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
System Agent (SA)
Parameters.
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lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Select which of
IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics
device should be Primary
Display or Select SG for
Switchable Gfx.
System Agent Configuration
Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto
IGD Memory 64M
DVMT Memory 256M
IGD Multi-Monitor Disabled
CPU SA Audio Device Enabled
System Agent Configuration
PCH Configuration
ME Configuration
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Multi-Monitor technology
Please note that Multi-Monitor technology supports up to four monitors:
one or two Intel integrated Graphics and one or two PCI-Express graphics
devices under Windows 7/8.
Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs
running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.
It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal pro-
ductivity.
Step 1. Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel
chipset drivers, VGA and sound drivers.(If you want know the detail information,
please refer to chapter 4.)
Intel Integrated Graphics PCI-Express Graphics
IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.
CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device.
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2.Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for
display “Multi-Monitor technology”.
Change the apprearance of your displays
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel
13 4 Detect
Identify
3. DELL U2410Display:
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:
Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
OK Cancel Apply
2
You must select anges.!
Extend desktop to this display
Disconnect this display
Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7/8.
Change the apprearance of your displays
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel
1
234 Detect
Identify
1. DELL U2410Display:
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:
This is currently your main display. Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
OK Cancel Apply
Show the path of the setting location
Display devices
The type of the display
Set the multiple displays
1. Enter the Control Panel menu, select the Display in the All Control Panel Items
and click the Screen Resolution, then appears the following screen.
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Change the apprearance of your displays
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel
1
Detect
Identify
4. AL1717Display:
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Disconnect this displayMultiple displays:
Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
OK Cancel Apply
2
You must select Apply before making additional changes.!
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Change the apprearance of your displays
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel
1
Detect
Identify
4. AL1717Display:
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended)
Orientation: Landscape
Extend desktop to this displayMultiple displays:
Make this my main display Advance settings
Make text and other items larger or smaller
What display settings should I choose?
OK Cancel Apply
2
You must select Apply before making additional changes.!
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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Graphics Core Ratio Limit
Intel Graphics Configuration
Graphics Core Ratio Limit 16
Graphics Core Ratio Limit (16)
This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio.
Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page.
North Bridge Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:
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Over Voltage Configuration
Scroll to this item to view the following screen:
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
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lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
CPU Voltage 1.788 V Auto
DIMM Voltage 1.512 V Auto
Ch0WriteVref 0.772 V Auto
Ch1WriteVref 0.756 V Auto
ChVrefCA 0.756 V Auto
ChReadVref 0.756 V Auto
CPU Adaptive Voltage Target(mV) 0
CPU Voltage Mode Adaptive
CPU Voltage Offset(mV) 0
Offset Preflx +
RING/Cache Adaptive Voltage Target(mV) 0
RING/Cache Voltage Mode Adaptive
RING/Cache Voltage Offset(mV) 0
Offset Prefix +
SVID Control Enable Enabled
SVID Override Voltage Target(mV) 0
FIVR Faults Enable Enabled
FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled
GT Adaptive Voltage Target(mV) 0
GT Voltage Mode Adaptive
GT Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix -
UNCORE Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +
IOA Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +
IOD Voltage Offset (mV) 0
Offset Prefix +
CPU Voltage 1.788 V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust the CPU voltage.
DIMM Voltage 1.512 V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage.
Ch0WriteVref 0.772 V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust the Ch0WriteVref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54,
1 step is 4mV.
Ch1WriteVref 0.756 V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust the Ch1WriteVref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54,
1 step is 4mV.
ChVrefCA 0.756 V (Auto)
This item allows you to adjust the ChVrefCA from 0 to 108, and the default is 54, 1
step is 4mV.
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ChReadVref 0.756 V (BIOS)
This item allows you to adjust the ChReadVref from 0 to 108, and the default is 54,
1 step is 4mV.
CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive Voltage Target(mV) (0)
This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive voltage target from
0 to 2000mV.
CPU/RING/Cache/GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive)
This item allows you to set the CPU/RING/Cache/GT voltage mode.
CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD Voltage Offset(mV) (0)
This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD voltage
offset from -1000 to 998mV.
Offset Prefix (+)
This item allows you to select the offset value as positive (+) or negative (-).
SVID Control Enable (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control. If this function be dis-
abled, it will not be changed until CPU powers down.
SVID Override Voltage Target(mV) (0)
This item allows you to adjust the SVID override voltage target, up to 2500mV.
FIVR Faults Enable (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR faults. If this function is disabled,
it will not be changed until CPU powers down.
FIVR Efficiency Enable (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the FIVR efficiency. If this function is dis-
abled, it will not be changed until CPU powers down.
Press <Esc> to return to the M.I.B. III Menu page.
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This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
Security Menu
Administrator Password Status (Not Install)
This item shows administrator password installed or not.
User Password Status (Not Install)
This item shows user password installed or not.
Secure Boot (Disabled)
This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in
User Mode.
Platform Mode (Setup)
This item allows you to set the platform mode.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Set Administrator Password
Administrator Password
Platform Mode Setup
Secure Boot Disabled
Secure Boot Disabled
Administrator Password Status Not Install
User Password Status Not Install
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Updating the BIOS
You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve-
ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software
supplied with the motherboard.
1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to
allow BIOS flashing.
2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS
from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to
Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s
Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.
(You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items
on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to
boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file
name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE
040706.ROM
7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the
computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash
BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from
being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software.
The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8.
When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will
automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it:
Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8
Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.
Open Windows Explorer
and show the contents
of the support disk.
Click “Exit” button to
close the Auto-Setup
window.
Browse CD:
Click the “Setup”
button to select and
run the software
installation program.
Click the “ Utilities”
button to select and
install ECS Intelligent
Utility.
Information:
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the
motherboard:
The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be
different according to the motherboard you are installing.
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
Running Setup
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the
onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to re-
start a few times to complete the installation.
Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you
must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.
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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install
drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look
for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path
to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that
automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have
the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
Manual Installation
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)
ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes
your computing more easily and conveniently.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the oper-
ating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC)
for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please
refer to the support disk for available software.
Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after
the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue
this process to complete the drivers installation.
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eBLU
ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS
with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.
eDLU
ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle
by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to
download and install the drivers.
eSF
eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance
with your PC’s system loading and temperature.
It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to
optimize your system cooling environment.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
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Chapter 5
Intel®
Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration
The Intel®Matrix Storage Manager allows you to configure RAID 0, and 1 sets on the
external Serial ATA hard disk drives.
1. Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drive (HDD) on your system.
2. Set the Onboard SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID...
See section “Integrated Peripherals” for details.
Before creating a RAID set
1. One SATA HDD.
2. A write-enabled floppy disk.
3. Microsoft®
Windows®
OS installation disk (Windows XP/7/8).
4. Motherboard support CD with Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager driver.
Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:
Prepare the following items:
Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
SATA Configuration
SATA Mode AHCI Mode
SATA Port1
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port2
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port3
SONY DVD RW ATAPI
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port4
ST3160815AS (160.0GB)
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port5
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
External SATA Disabled
SATA Port6
Not Present
Spin Up Device Disabled
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2. The main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu appears.
Entering Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility
1. During POST, press <Ctrl-I> to enter the Intel
®Matrix Storage Manager RAID
BIOS menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.
3. Enter the Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager option to set up your RAID con-
figuration.
4. Create an Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Windows®
OS in-
stallation. See section “Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.
5. Install the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager driver after the Windows ®
OS
had been installed.
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2. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to
select the RAID set that you want to create.
Creating a RAID set
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Cre-
ate RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
3. Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the
Capacity. The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the
selected disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
volume on these disks.
When more than two HDDs are installed in your computer, the Disks item
will be selectable. Then users can select the HDD that you want to belong
to the RAID set. Please be noticed that selecting a wrong disk will result in
losing the original data of the HDD.
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Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
5. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about
the RAID set you created.
Users please be noted that RAID 0 (Stripe) is set to accelerate the data
access, and RAID 1 (Mirror) is set to provide the data backup. If you want
to set RAID 0, you need to set the 2nd Boot Device item in the BIOS to Intel
Volume0. See section “Advanced Setup” for details.
4. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dia-
logue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise,
press <N>.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter/Dbl Click : Select
lk
mn
: Select Screen
/Click: Select Item
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC/Right Click: Exit
Sets the system boot order
Hard Disk Drive Priorities
1st Boot Intel volume0
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Deleting a RAID set
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight De-
lete RAID Volume using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete.
Press the <Del> key to delete the set.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; other-
wise, press <N>.
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
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Resetting disks to Non-RAID
An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set
in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a bro-
ken RAID HDD, you cannot select this disk when configuring a RAID set
through the Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager option. If you still want to use
this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured through the Intel
®
Matrix Storage Manager, you may do so by resetting the disk to Non-RAID.
You will, however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.
To reset disks to Non-RAID:
1. In the main Intel®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu, highlight Reset
Disks to Non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the HDD to reset to Non-RAID.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; other-
wise, press <N>.
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
When you have finished, highlight Exit using the up/down arrow key then press <En-
ter> to exit the Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.
A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press
<N> to return to the Intel ®Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS menu.
Exiting Setup
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AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support
This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireXTM Technology that allows you to in-
stall multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation
procedures in this section.
Requirements
1 Two identical CrossFireXTM ready graphic cards are needed for the setup
of 2-way CrossFireXTM configuration.
2 You would need one CrossfireX
TM bridge cable.
3 Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM
technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website
(www.amd.com).
4 Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the mini-
mum power required by your system.
Installing CrossFireXTM graphics cards
1. Insert the CrossFireXTM graphics cards into the PCIEX16/PCIEX16_S1 slots. Make
sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
* For reference only
3. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.
2. Connect the cable from your monitors to the CrossFireXTM ready graphics card
installed on the PCIE16X slot.
Monitor Cable
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