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1. LPT B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 19 10 SPDIFO SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector aco oon i Ea P p fz SPDIF OUT 5V Ground PCH B75 PIN 1 oo SE mn e 11 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header 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 Analog ground Presence Sense1_Return r Sense2_Return 9 E PIN 1 a UL L Left channel to front panel Sense_Send Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal HD Audio Analog ground Analog power 5V Right channel return from front panel r Left channel return from front panel L Left channel to front panel RSVD Right channel to front panel Microphone power Front panel microphone input signal AC 97 Audio B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 20 AC 97 Audio C
2. Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips You may also log onto our ECS website for more information http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support_FAQ aspx MenulD 49 amp childid M 49 amp LanID 0 a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket amp the switch on the Power Supply Unit PSU is turned on as well Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connector
3. ISCT WWAN Power Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT WWAN Power Control ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format Actual Time Use this item to select actual time or duration in seconds ISCT 2 0 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 45 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Ess ELITEGROUP Main Advanced E System Agent Configuration System Agent SA I Pl Parameters Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 49 deuo System Agent Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP Advanced System Agent Configuration Select which of IGFX PEG PCI Graphics Initiate Graphic Adapter device should be Primary Display or Select SG for Switchable Gfx Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG This item allows you to select graphics controller to use as the primary boot device IGD Memory 64M This item shows the information of the IGD Internal Graphics Device memory DVMT Memory 256M When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed position of the sys tem memory as graphic
4. Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw ers you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards 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 uu CO Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 14 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices CPU Pan PCH B75 11 wo components no Components 2 ses econ 5 s s ur Ps ru B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 15 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0
5. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws sr rT PCH B75 a cael Pea SR seep EEEE CHEN sss Gss s PEN pp ED Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled CLR_CMOS 123 123 Normal Clear CMOS Default enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to and Exit Setup B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 2 4 1 Installing the Processor This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket When choosing a processor consider the performance requirements of the system Performance is based on the processor design the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory 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 illus
6. m PWM LEE E CPU_FAN Ground Power 12V r Sensor aan PWR_FAN SYS_FAN 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL le Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 23 2 amp 7 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connector amp ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ATX12V BE 12V Gt 12V Ground OG Ground PIN 1 N lt na PCH 875 U Q i QQaWWOaAwwg a lt 9 5V PS_ON Ground t Ground 3 3V 1 12V 3 3V Gyr 3 3V PIN 1 ATX_POWER Connecting 24 pin power cable The ATX 24 pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly 24 pin power cable Connecting 4 pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the I latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P A match perfectly 4 pin po
7. Advanced Chipset B Security Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8 Select Screen Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ME FW Version 8 1 0 1248 This item shows the ME FW version Press lt Esc gt to return to the chipset menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 48 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system EFS ELITEGROUP Chipset CPU OverClocking Configuration CPU OverClocking Configuration Chipset OverClocking Configuration Enabled Intel R Core TM i3 3220 CPU 3 30GHz Processor Speed 3300 MHz Memory Frequency 1333 MHz HA Total Memory 2048MB DDR3 Melick sn Enter Dbl Click Select CPU Current Voltage 1 068V mon Opt VTT Current Voltage 1 044V a E F1 G Hel DIMM Current Voltage 1 500V F2 aes Vee F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Select Screen CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Main ENE eC Chipset CPU OverClocking Confi ti PSS sS Se Enhanced Intel Speedstep CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz Technology CPU Ratio Enhanced Intel SpeedS
8. CSM parameters Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Launch CSM This option controls if CSM UEFI and Le will be launched Legacyony Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Launch CSM Always This option controls if CSM will be launched Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy This option controls what devices system can boot to Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not Launch This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Storage OpROM Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only This controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy Video OpROM Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM For PCI devices other than Network Mass storage or Video defines which OpROM to launch B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 54 Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password EFS ELITEGROUP Administrator Password Status Not Install Secure Boot mode selector User Password Status Not Install Standard fixed Secure boot policy Custom changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases System Mode state Setup Select Screen Secure Boot state Disabled Click Select Item En
9. Configuration CAS Latency tCL Row Precharge Time tRP RAS to CAS Delay tRCD RAS Active Time IRAS Write Recovery Time tWR Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC Write to Read Delay tWTR Active to Active Delay tRRD Read CAS Precharge tRTP Four Active Window Delay tFAW Intel Graphics Configuration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Performance Memory Profiles Automatic This item enables you to set the Performance Memory Profile XMP Profile 1 2 Supported Not Supported These items show the information of Performance Memory Profile Memory Timing Configuration This item shows the information of Memory Timing CAS Latency tCL 9 This item determines the operation of DDR SDRAM memory CAS column address strobe It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode Row Precharge Time tRP 9 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the same bank RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 9 This item specifies the RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 24 This item specifies the RAS active time Write Recovery Time tWR 10 This item specifies the write recovery time Row Re
10. Dbl Click Select EBJUSB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter Change Opt USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter F1 General Help USB HardDisk Drive Priorities Press Enter F2 Previous Values USB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter F3 Optimized Defaults MENETWORK Device Priorities Press Enter F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit BICSM parameters Press Enter Boot Configuration This item shows the information of the Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS This item is used to select the operation system Launch PXE OpROM Disabled The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM Bootup NumLock State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices Boot Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 These items show the boot priorities B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Chapter 3 Hard Disk Drive CD DVD ROM Drive USB IDE Floppy Drive USB CD DVD ROM Drive USB HardDisk Drive USB Flash Drive NETWORK Device Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system Press lt Enter gt to see the submenu CSM parameters OpROM execution boot options filter etc
11. 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 i H TT CASE 1 2 1 2 Cy Chassis cover Chassis cover PCH 875 e eG is removed is closed SS SE CEEE GD ss SER I 5 ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header x ME_UNLOCK 1 12 12 PCH B75 ea mu ag Unlock Lock B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL P 6 F_USB1 Front Panel USB 2 0 header The motherboard has one USB 2 0 header supporting two 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 IES PIN 1 0 0 oo gt Front Panel USB Power m USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground NC Ground USB Port 0 Positive Signal uV USB Port 0 Negative Signal Front Panel USB Power F_USB1 cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi up 7 TPM Truste
12. default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message American Megatrends B75H2 M3 Release 05 10 2012 n 2 02 1205 Copyright C 2010 American Megatrends Inc lt F7 gt to enter BBS POPUP ess lt DEL gt or lt F2 gt to enter setup S Setting Wrong Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter gt Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa tion Some options marked with a icon lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a icon 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 l
13. the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA 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 4 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 2 4 7 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following tal PCHB75 ne components no components o meom e s 1 4 amp 5 CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector SYS_FAN System Cool ing FAN Power Connector amp PWR_FAN Power Cooling FAN Power Connector Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN System Ground Power 12V Sensor
14. to reset system setup without saving any changes Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 58 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 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
15. with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault 5 Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component Please logo onto our ECS website http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Technical_Support_List aspx MenuIlD 50 amp LanID 0 for more information Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper care and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if po
16. B 3 0 ports 2 x Serial SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x Serial SATA 6Gb s connector 1 x COM header 1 x Case open header 1 x SPDIF out header 1 x ME_UNLOCK header 1 x CLR_CMOS header 1 x Front Panel audio header B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x Speaker header 1 x TPM header 1 x Parallel port header LPT System BIOS AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports ECS MIB III Utility Supports Plug and Play STR S3 STD S4 Multi Boot Supports Hardware Monitor Supports ACPI 3 0 version amp DMI Supports Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS Supports ECS GUI UEFI BIOS Supports Graphic Over Clocking Supports Dual Monitor function F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only AP Suppport Supports eBLU Supports eDLU Supports eSF Warning Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required Form Factor Micro ATX Size 244mm x 200mm B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Motherboard Components 4 a 9 ms CPU_FAN LILE g bE ATX12V DDR3_1 HIB 1 F IDDR3_2 1 Q p i B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1 CPU Socket LGA1155 socket 2 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 3 DDR3_1 2 240 pin DDR3 Module slots 4 ATX_POWE
17. BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time EFS ELITEGROUP BIOS Information System Language Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit System Language English This item is used to set system language Date amp 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 30 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system EFS ELITEGROUP ELAN Configuration LAN Configuration Parameters BEPC Health Status E Power Management Setup EJACPI Settings E CPU Configuration ESATA Configuration EUSB Configuration Select Screen t Click Select Item Trusted Computing Enter Dbl Click Select itel R Rapid Start Technology Change Opt ntel ME BIOS Extension Configuration F1 General Help E Intel R Smart Connect Technology F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL a1 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects Ess ELITEGROUP LOS LL Security B Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN Configuratio
18. DVD 2 01 close the Auto Setup window a 2 Browse CD Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click the Setup Click the Utilities button to select and button to select and run the software install ECS Intelligent installation program Utility Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins rr B75H2 M3 peer ArtoSerp Program as The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identification is located in the upper left hand corner B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 61 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 K Select Features a Choose the features Setup will instal Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Device 36961 K gt Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utity Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K cw 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installati
19. Intel Core micro architecture DMI 5 0GT s Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Chipset Intel B75 Chipset Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot Slots Intel Ivy Bridge CPU required 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot 2 x PCI slots Storage Supported by Intel B75 Express Chipset 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb s devices 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb s device Audio Realtek ALC662 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec Compliant with HD audio specification LAN Realtek 8111E Gigabit Lan 10 100 1000 Fast Ethernet Controller Wake on LAN and remote wake up support Rear Panel I O 1 x PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse combo connector 1 x D Sub port VGA 1 x HDMI port or DVI port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 2 x USB 3 0 ports compatible to both USB 3 0 2 0 devices blue 1 x Audio port 1x Line in 1x Line out 1x Mic_in Rear Internal I O Connectors amp Headers 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Supply connector 1 x 4 pin 12V Power connector 1 x 4 pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin SYS_FAN connector 1 x 3 pin PWR_FAN connector 1 x USB 2 0 header supports additional two USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB 3 0 header supports additional two US
20. N 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of information technology equipment Q EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused O EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli ances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations QO EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement O EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri cal business equipment Q CE marking C Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Describes features of the wy page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard Chapter 2 Describes installation of page 7 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components Chapter 3 Provides information on us gt page 27 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard wy page 61 Using the Motherboard Software software Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble SY page 65 Trouble Shooting shooting tips B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 IEFOUeti i a aan TTA 1 Pakage Contents iiieoo a
21. 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 2 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 ll Pentium lll 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 e
22. R Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 5 USB3F Front panel USB 3 0 header 6 SATA2 3 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 7 SATA1 Serial ATA 6 0 Gb s connector 8 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 9 CASE CASE open header 10 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 11 F_USB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header 12 SYS_FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 13 TPM Trusted Platform Module header 14 PWR_FAN 3 pin power cooling fan connector 15 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 16 COM Onboard serial port header 17 LPT Printer Header 18 SPK Speaker header 19 SPDIFO SPDIF out header 20 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 21 PCIE1 PCI Express x1 slot 22 PCI1 2 32 bit add on card slots 23 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 24 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL I O Ports 5 ss 7 HIT gt 8 3 4 2 or G 5 6 srh 7 HIHI G g Jo gt Oe 1 PS 2 Mouse and PS 2 Keyboard combo connector Use this PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 mouse or a PS 2 keyboard 2 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 3 HDMI Port or DVI Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI DVI port 4 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port 5 USB 3 0 Ports Use the USB 3 0 por
23. a kia 29 Main Mentu Advanced Menu Chipset Menusa 33 M I B III MB Intelligent Bios III Menu 49 BOOE VICI Usa 2553220 as au kin G uakis amasasphuy lasa alak e kasa 53 Sec rity Miel u uuu amiga aa wasa a yau 55 ExIbNIS n0L u aaa aa chaitaka pawuta s 58 Updating theBlOS y u u S a cnet 59 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL iti iv Chapter 4 61 Using the Motherboard Software 61 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 61 RUPMING Set D uqu nu nu cs vdanesecascnaeieavacedavdancaebasceeetess 61 Wiaamualliistallati p u u naai 63 ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility 63 Chapter 5 65 Trouble Shooting 65 Start up problems during assembly 65 Start up problems after prolonguse 66 Maintenance and Care ttips 66 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart J a 67 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the B75H2 M3 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for 2 4 3 Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Bridge Processors This motherboard is based on Intel B75 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
24. anced CPU Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Mode Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP Delta T Smart Fan Slope PWM value CPU Fan Full Speed Offset Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP Delta T Smart Fan Slope PWM value System Fan Full Speed Offset Smart Fan start PWM value Smart Fan start PWM TEMP Delta T Smart Fan Slope PWM value Power Fan Full Speed Offset Chipset M I B Ti Enabled 180 30 3 10 PWM value unite 30 3 10 PWM value unite 13 80 30 3 10 PWM value unite 13 Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Chapter 3 33 CPU System Power Smart Fan Control Enabled This item enables you to define the CPU System Power by smartly adjusting the CPU System Power Fan When it is set at certain temperature the CPU System Power Fan PWM value will change accordingly Smart Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quie
25. ce settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 41 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Parallel Port Configuration Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port LPT LPTE Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings IO 378h IRQ 5 DMA 3 Change Settings L Device Mode ECP Select Screen 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 42 Trusted Computing Use this item to show the information of trusted computing configuration EFS ELITEGROUP TPM Configuration Enable or Disable Bios TPM Support Enabled Support for security device O S will not show Current TPM Status Information Security Device TCG EFI No Security Device Found Protocol and INT1A interface will not be availabl
26. ceiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 25 26 6 SPK Speaker Connect the case speaker cable to SPK Mee A Hoo O a Z lz p amn omno 5V Ground Signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s con figuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The pa rameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensur
27. d Platform Module header Trusted platform module TPM is a published specification detailing a micro con troller that can store secured information and implementations of that specifica tion E PIN 1 PCH B75 GND SMBDATA LAD2 LAD1 GND RESERVE1 r rc SERIRQ GND SMBCLK L LPCPD GND VCC3_DUAL RESERVE0 LADO VCC3 LAD3 xr CCC tt LRESTH LFRAME TPM_CLK TPM B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 18 8 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system Serial Input UART B Data Terminal Ready Data Set Ready r Clear to Send Ring Indicator L RART B Request to Send Ground UART B Serial Output Data Carrier Detect COM PCH B75 9 LPT Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer scanner or other devices AFD ERROR a INIT i SLCT Ground Ground Ground m rf Ground m Ground Ground Ground Ground z PIN 1 PCH B75
28. e Select Screen elect Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 TPM Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the TPM port O S will not show TPM Reset of platform is required Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Intel R Rapid Start Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Rapid Start Technology EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Intel R Rapid Start Technology Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 43 44 Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration EFS ELITEGROUP DEW Advanced Chipset Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration BIOS Hotkey Pressed MEBx Selection Screen Disabled led Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration Disabled This item just controls the BIOS extension execution If enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device BIOS Hotkey Pressed Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the BIOS H
29. e that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 27 19 deuo 28 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility ECS ELITEGROUP TUE 01 11 20 12 Above image is for reference only for details please refer to actual image Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings and Save it to reset the
30. eera E RERE EPEa 1 S POCHTICATIOINS u uu u u uu nnm au a u uanksskakusakatakapassaa 2 Motherboard Components a 4 OPO Sa usu ma CETA E ETA eerste iets as 6 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety PRECAUTIONS srani i iri r E Eia 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking JUMPer SUING i cscccctescccteiscsseesscssessastecetaawsenssacentaceedevasenre 8 Installing Hardware 9 Installing the PrOC SSON cssscescessssrscesssssssessscsecesssesessssenssess 9 Installing the CPU COOOL csccsscsssssessestsesssessesssessseseseaseaees 11 Installing Memory Modules u uuu u as 12 Installing AdG OMN COrds veces foci a uuu asina 13 Connecting Optional Devices u u u uuu 15 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 22 Connecting Case Components 23 Front Panel Head C0 aasawa av ae qssqayqayasyasaaasapuyqasa 25 Chapter 3 27 Using BIOS 27 Abotit the Setup Utility nesinori 27 The Standard Configuration ae 27 Entering the Setup Utility eT Resetting the Default CMOS Values testers 28 Using BIOS issscsseccsscssscecscsenssascsensszevesvessesessaaciaesdsaeveevess cosssancedanssaenbexes 28 BIOS Navigation Keys u u
31. em subfolder 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 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 These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 63 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 Ful Namel uit Tenperetue Ei Aivat amid evaa Sere Le Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 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 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 Le Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 64 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting
32. fresh Cycle Time tRFC 74 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time Write to Read Delay twTR 5 This item specifies the write to read delay time Active to Active Delay tRRDmin 4 This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles Read CAS Precharge tRTP 5 This item controls the Read to PRECHARGE delay for memory devices in memory clock cycles Four Active Window Delay tFAW 20 This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles Intel Graphics Configuration This item shows the information of Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit 21 This item shows the graphic core ratio Limit value Graphics Voltage 1 256V 0 This item shows the current graphics voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B Ill page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 51 52 B O M P Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable B O M P technology This function can run safe setting to setup menu when system boot fail 3 times Intel R Core TM i3 3220 CPU 3 30GHz This item shows the CPU information Processor Speed 3300 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory CPU Current Voltage 1 068V This item shows the CPU current voltage VTT Current Voltage 1 044V This item shows the VTT current voltage DIMM Cur
33. header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate NC s H UsB3 ICC Port2 D USB3 ICC Port D fa a H USB3 ICC Port2 D USB3 ICC Port1 D gt Ground Ground f t USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx a USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Tx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Tx 1 Ground Ground USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx L USB3 ICC Port1 SuperSpeed Rx Front Panel USB Power USB3 ICC Port2 SuperSpeed Rx Front Panel USB Power cated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi up 2 amp 3 SATA1 3 Serial ATA connectors SATA2 3 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s devices and SATA1 connector supports 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 Ground RX RX Ground T m TX Ground entered SATA1 3 PCH B75 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 16 4 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
34. is item shows the computer supports EMT64 Processor Speed 3300MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 306a9 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 12 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 2 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel HT Technology Intel VT x Technology Supported This item shows the computer supports Intel VT x Technology Hyper threading Enabled This item only available when the chipset supports Hyper threading and you are using a Hyper threading CPU B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 37 38 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit Excute Disable Bit Enabled This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology CPU C3 Report Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACPI C2 report to OS CPU C6 Re
35. isted below KEY FUNCTION ESC Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Change Opt Enter Select F1 General Help F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp 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 Language Select the language icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the language English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese Russian Korean German Spanish Italian Portuguese Japanese Default Select the default icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can load optimized defaults or not Boot Select the boot icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen Then you can choose the boot device Advanced Select the advanced icon and press lt Enter gt or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 29 Main Menu This menu shows the information of
36. m om om e onon o Ley Intel Ivy Bridge CPU required B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 12 2 4 4 Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can increase the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 PCIEX16 Slot dy PCIE1 Slot PCl1 2 Slots 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 Intel Ivy Bridge CPU required The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 This motherboard is equipped with two standard PCI slots PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2 3 compliant 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 13
37. n LAN 1 Controller Network stack a P Ipv4 PXE Support Select Screen Ipv6 PXE Support C t l Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller Network stack Enabled Use this item to enable or disable UEFI network stack Ipv4 6 PXE Support Enabled Use these items to enable or disable the Ipv4 6 PXE Boot support If disabled IPV4 6 PXE boot option will not be created Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 32 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds EFS ELITEGROUP ET Advanced PC Health Status E Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Power Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage VTT Voltage PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp Smart Fan Function 2872 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 1 068V 1 500V 1 044V Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Main Adv
38. nergy 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 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 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 E
39. on Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation tity This utility wil enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intell chipset components lt Back Newt gt Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items 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 m e Calendar Internet Bqdore a SkyDrive B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 62 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 Program name ChPrio exe Publisher Unknown File origin CD DVD drive Show details Manual Installation 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 syst
40. onfiguration To enable the front panel audio connector to sup port AC97 Audio mode 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 A Festak nO Audio Manager ze i ain voume analog AH li Back Panel I Speck Cenfouaton Sound Pais Roon Corector ofa Foal lt usserosa osskay T Fura Z Frortlettandnght Sumaur speakers Ad REALTEK ca i For reference only If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect Speaker Mixer Effect Jack Info Power j Phone Jack Front Pane Configuration EA For reference only B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 21 22 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features three SATA connectors supporting a total of three 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
41. otkey pressed MEBx Selection Screen Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the MEBx selection screen Use this item to show the information of Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration Enabled Disabled Intel R Active Management Technology BIOS Extension Note iAMT H W is always enabled This option just controls the BIOS extension execution If enabled this requires additional firmware in the SPI device Select Screen l Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Intel R Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel R Smart Connect Technology EFS ELITEGROUP ISCT Configuration Enabled Enabled Disabled ISCT Configuration ISCT Notification Control ISCT WLAN Power Control ISCT WWAN Power Control En ISCT Sleep Duration Value Format __ Actual Time Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ISCT Configuration Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Configuration ISCT Notification Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT Notification Control ISCT WLAN Power Control Enabled Use this item to enable disable ISCT WLAN Power Control
42. port Enabled Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not run ning Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial ATA configuration options Ess ELITEGROUP Determines how SATA controller s operate SATA Mode IDE Mode SATAPort1 Not Present SATAPort2 Not Present 1 Click Select Item SATAPort3 Not Present Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port 1 3 Not Present This motherboard supports three SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 39 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration Ess ELITEGROUP VET Advanced AL Security USB Configuration USB Support Parameters All USB Devices Legacy USB Support Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or di
43. rent Voltage 1 500V This item shows the DIMM current voltage Warning Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state EFS ELITEGROUP UE Advanced Chipset HE Security Boot Configuration Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Launch PXE OpROM Windows 8 Boot policy for Launch Strorage OpROM 3 J UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Bootup NumLock State J _ Module CSM Quiet Boot Boot mode select Manual User customized CSM parameters amp boot Set Boot Priority a policy Boot Option 1 Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 Boot Option 4 Boot Option 5 Boot Option 6 Boot Option 7 Select Screen Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter t Click Select Item E CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter Enter
44. rn Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 11 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates four memory modules It can support two 240 pin DDR3 1600 1333 1066 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 DIMM onono a
45. root Delete the PK KEK DB DBX This item is used to delete the variable Key Exchange Key Database KEK This item shows the information of the key exchange key database Authorized Signature Database DB This item shows the information of the authorized signature database Forbidden Signature Database DBX This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database Append an entry to KEK DB DBX This item launches the file browser to Append new signature database from the file The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 57 Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes EFS ELITEGROUP Main Advanced Chipset M I B Ill Boot Security Backto EZ Mode Gobackto EZ Mode Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter DbI Click Select Change Opt Restore Defaults F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Save Options Boot Override Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit system setup without saving any changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you
46. s Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink amp ensure the CPU fan is well connected with the CPU heatsink Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 65 66 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up
47. s memory according to system and graphics requirements Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 46 PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Ess ELITEGROUP ETT Advanced HE Security PCH Configuration Select AC Power state when Power is re applied after Restore AC Power Loss a power failure Audio Configuration Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Chassis Opened E N Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status Audio Configuration This item shows the information of the audio configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI codec Case Open Warning Disabled This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 47 ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP
48. sable all USB devices Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 40 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration ErS ELITEGROUP Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Super IO Chip IT8728 IB Serial Port 0 Configutation E Parallel Port Configutation Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Super IO Chip IT8728 This item shows the information of the super IO chip Chapter 3 I Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Serial Port 0 Configuration Enabled or Disabled Serial Port COM Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Select Screen 1 1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Serial Port Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable serial port Device Settings lIO 3F8h IRQ 4 This item shows the information of the device settings Change Settings Auto Use this item to change devi
49. solution It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 MHz One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully conformed to PCI Express 3 0 Standard In addition one PCI Express x1 slot and two PCI slots are for extending usage It integrates USB 2 0 and USB 3 0 interface supporting up to six USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports and one USB 2 0 header supports additional two 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 motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard combo connector one HDMI port or DVI one VGA port one RJ45 LAN connector four USB 2 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports and audio jacks for microphone line in and 6 ch line out In addition this motherboard supports one SATA 6Gb s and two SATA 3Gb s connectors for expansion Ley Intel Ivy Bridge CPU required Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items B75H2 M3 Motherboard Quick Installation Guide User Manual DVD 1 0 Shield 2 SATA 3Gb s Cables OOCOCUO The package contents above are for reference only please take the actual package items as standard B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Specifications CPU LGA1155 socket for 27 3 Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Bridge Processors Supports New 22nm
50. ssible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span 6 If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL Me1s 1 pue SOND Y79 yeysai pue 384205 2EM 01 13 uuo3 10 YMS NSd UO uni Bums solg ppow s ye qelsun JO 1le3s 0 e W JS S YNY peuo lt wajqoid pueog VINY 192 U09 lt Wajqoud pieoq J Pseog 40 Sd YIM Wa qolg uo pauan s YMS NSd pue p 33n d s p103 Jamod JY SONWD912 01 p u 10343 dnyas SOW wa qoud AAH nssl 3IA p jesaydiiag YNY 19e1uoo JJ Me1s 1 pue SOND 41D Aejdsip seu Joyo JI 9849 p 19 1 p JOU VOA sd q poys g pue d q 8uo T JI anje Alowaw 10 payasul Ayadoid jou Aow w WWI sd q HOYS Jl Dd ay HeY u 13s 1SOd I YEH payauuos s Aejds sey Joo ji 9849 4amod AZT nd2 J punos daag Auy 99949 pue SOND 812 BUOM S ASd tun Ajddng samog J 9949 oN HEIs 0 S e Jd 1nq passaid s uonng Jamog MEYIMOJA Sunoous qnoa NSEJ 67 Memo B 5H2 N3 USER MANUAL 68
51. sume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled Select Screen EUP Function Enabled t 1 Click Select Item Power LED Type Dual Color LED Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values ESC Right Click Exit Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PME Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Use this item to do wake up action if inserting the PCI card Resume By USB S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 35 ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when
52. tep Technology Enabled RuntimeTurbo Enable Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit CPU Frequency 1 100 MHz 10000 This item shows the information of CPU Frequency CPU Ratio 99 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 49 19 deuo 50 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech nology Runtime Turbo Enable Disabled This item shows if CPU support Runtime Turbo Over Clocking Extra Vol 1 256 V 0 This item allows you to control Extra CPU Voltage IA Core Current Max 1 8 Amp 896 Use this item to control CPU Current Limit iGFX Core Current Max 1 8 Amp 400 Use this item to control iGFX Core Current Limit Long Duration Maintained 28 Use this item to control the time window over PL1 Value should be maintained This is for Turbo Mode Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III page Chipset OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen ES ELITEGROUP Advanced Memory Multiplier Configuration Performance Memory Profiles Automatic The selection of XMP Profile 1 Supported Performance Memory XMP Profile 2 Not Supported Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior Memory Timing
53. ter Dbl Click Select abled Change Opt Secure Boot Mode Custom F1 General Help Ej Image Execution Policy F2 Previous Values E Key Management F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 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 System Mode state Setup This item shows system mode setup or not Secure Boot state Disabled This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state Secure Boot Enabled This item is used to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode Secure Boot Mode Custom This item is used to select secure boot mode when you select standard mode se cure boot policy is fixed when you select custom mode the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable B 5H2 N3 USER MANUAL 55 Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Internal FV Image Execution Policy per idevice path on Security Violation Note Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting elect Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Internal FV Option ROM Remo
54. 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 N or A N prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt 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 This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 59 Memo B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 60 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 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 Information Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk a gt Mainboard B75H2 M3 Click Exit button to ersion
55. the system enters suspend EFS ELITEGROUP ACPI Sleep State S3 only Suspend to SUSPEND button is pressed Select Screen 11 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page os B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU Ess ELITEGROUP CPU Configuration Enabled for windows XPand Linux OS optimized for Intel R Core TM i3 3220 CPU 3 30GHz Hyper Threading EMT64 Supported Technology and Disabled Processor Speed 3300 MHz for other OS OS not Processor Stepping 306a9 optimized for Microcode Revision 12 Hyper Threading Processor Cores 2 Technology when Disabled Intel HT Technology Supported only one thread per Intel VT x Technology Supported enabled core is enabled Hyper threading Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum 2p Select Screen Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 I Intel R Core TM i 3220 CPU 3 30GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer EMT64 Supported Th
56. tly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters Smart Fan start PWM value 180 80 This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan Smart Fan start PWM TEMP 30 This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value unite This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan CPU System Power Fan Full Speed Offset 23 13 13 This item is used to set the CPU System Power fan full speed offset value Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp System fan speed etc CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Power Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage VTT Voltage Press lt Esc gt to return to the Adva nced Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 34 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation EFS ELITEGROUP DEI Advanced Chipset M I B III Security Power Management Setup AbontiResumeby Ring Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 KB S3 E E A Re
57. tration 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 B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 10 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 re moved B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 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 Retu
58. ts to connect USB 3 0 devices 6 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network Activity LED Link LED LAN LED Description Tim Activity LED Orange blinking kaa m LAN Port 7 Line in blue It can be connected to an external CD DVD player Tape player or other audio devices for audio input 8 Line out lime It is used to connect to speakers or headphones 9 Microphone pink It is used to connect to a microphone B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 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 200 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
59. vable Media Fixed Media Always Execute Deny Ex ecute These items allow you to select image execution policy per device path on security violation Only users logged with administrative password can exercise query user policy setting Press lt Esc gt to return to the Security Menu page B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 56 Key Management Scroll to this item to view the following screen EFS ELITEGROUP Default Key Provisioning Disabled Manage All Factory Keys PK KEK DB DBX Reta OE Mice ut Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode Platform Key PK NOT INSTALLED El I El Key Exchange Key Database KEK NOT INSTALLED ized Signature Database DB NOT INSTALLED Select Screen tl Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt rbidden Signature Database DBX NOT INSTALLED F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Chapter 3 Default Key Provisioning Disabled This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode Platform Key PK This item shows the information of the platform key Set PK KEK DB DBX from File This item launches the file browser to set Efi Variable from the file The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header Get PK KEK DB DBX to File This item is used to store secure variable to a file with a matching name in selected file system s
60. wer cable B75H2 M3 USER MANUAL 24 3 Front Panel Header The front panel header F_PANEL provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases Refer to the table below for information ae mej PIN 1 EEE RSVD KPP eos my F_PANEL amn omn T F Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After re

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