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ECS H61H2-M17 (V1.0) motherboard

1. 61 Manual Installation 63 ECS Utility Software Intelligent EZ Utility 63 Chapter 5 65 Trouble Shooting 65 Start up problems during assembly 65 Start up problems after prolong use 66 Maintenance and care tips 66 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 67 1 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2 M17 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for 2nd 3rd Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Bridge Processors for high end busi ness or personal desktop markets This motherboard is based on Intel H61 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution H61 is a single chip highly integrated high performance Hyper Threading peripheral controller unmatched by any other single chip device controller It sup ports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600 1333 1066 800 MHz One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Interface is fully conformed to PCI Express 3 0 Standard In addition two PCI Express x1 slots are for extendi
2. 6 Chapter 3 27 Using BIOS 27 About the Setup Utility 27 The Standard Configuration 27 Entering the Setup Utility 27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 28 Using BIOS 28 BIOS Navigation Keys 29 Main Menu 30 Advanced Menu 31 Chipset Menu 42 M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu 49 Boot Menu 54 Security Menu 56 Exit Menu 59 Updating the BIOS 60 iv H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 61 Using the Motherboard Software 61 Auto installing under Windows XP 7 8 61 Running Setup
3. Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis 7 Checking Jumper Settings 8 Installing Hardware 9 Installing the Processor 9 Installing the CPU Cooler 11 Installing Memory Modules 12 Installing Add on Cards 13 Connecting Optional Devices 15 Installing a SATA Hard Drive 21 Connecting Case Components 22 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
4. Using Front Jack Detect For reference only Chapter 2 20 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 7 ME_UNLOCK ME Unlock Header Chapter 2 21 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 4 6 Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard inter face 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 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 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 For reference only Chapter 2 22 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following 2 4 7 Connecting Ca
5. 0 66 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 5 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 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 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 areas of high moisture content 3 Routinely
6. 2 Mouse green Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 mouse 2 PS 2 Keyboard purple Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard 3 HDMI Port Optional You can connect the display device to the HDMI port 4 VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port 5 USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices 6 LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network 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 LAN LED Status Description OFF No data Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link Activity LED Link LED Link LED LAN Port Chapter 2 7 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2 1 Safety Precautions 2 2 Installing the motherboard in a Chassis This motherboard carries a mATX form factor of 225 x 170 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 Follo
7. 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 receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal Chapter 2 26 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Connect the case speaker cable to SPK 4 SPK Speaker header Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 27 About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Pl
8. OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility 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 Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit BIOS Information System Language English System Date Tue 05 29 2012 System Time 00 02 26 System Language English This item is used to set system language Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 31 The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system Advanced Menu LAN Configuration Param eters Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 32 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN related information that the BIOS automatically detects Press lt Esc gt to return
9. down B Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM Refer to the following to install the memory modules For Ivy Bridge CPU only Chapter 2 13 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 4 4 Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can increase the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express graphics cards that are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3 0 Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2 0 PCIE1 2 Slots For Ivy Bridge CPU only Chapter 2 14 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are goin
10. enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM Sleep State default Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 Suspend to RAM Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 37 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU configuration Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Intel R Pentium R CPU G640 2 80GHz This is display only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer 64 bit Supported This item shows the computer supports EMT64 Processor Speed 2800MHz This item shows the current processor speed Processor Stepping 206a7 This item shows the processor stepping version Microcode Revision 26 This item shows the Microcode version Processor Cores 2 This item shows the core number of the processor Intel HT Technology Not Supported This item shows that the computer supports Intel HT Technology Intel VT x Technology Supported This item shows that the computer supports Intel VT x Technology Number of cores to enable in each processor package Active Processor Core
11. 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 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 to reset system setup without saving any changes Back to EZ Mode This item enables you to back to EZ mode Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device 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 the user defaults Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 60 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 Writ
12. of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Chapter 3 Using BIOS Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power Management features Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 28 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility 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 an 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 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 default CMOS values
13. to the Advanced Menu page 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 Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Network stack Enabled Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enabled Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 33 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 lt Enter gt to view the following screen Smart Fan Function Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit CPU Fan Speed 789 RPM CPU Voltage 1 168 V AXG Voltage 0 448 V DIMM Voltage 1 512 V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 59 Smart Fan Function PC Health Status Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled This item enables you to define t
14. 1 STR S3 STD S4 Supports Hardware monitor Audio LAN can be disabled in BIOS F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey Has PS2 KB Model only Supports Dual Triple Display Supports GUI UEFI System BIOS Form Factor Micro ATX Size 225mm x 170mm Supports eBLU eDLU eSF AP Support Note Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required Chapter 1 4 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Motherboard Components 5 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS LGA1155 socket for 2nd 3rd Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Processors 2 CPU_FAN 4 pin CPU cooling fan connector 3 DDR3_1 2 240 pin DDR3 Module slots 4 ATX_POWER Standard 24 pin ATX power connector 5 SATA1 4 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s connectors 6 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 7 CASE Case open header 8 F_USB1 2 Front panel USB 2 0 headers 9 USBPWR_F1 Front Panel USB power select jumper 10 LDC Debug card header 11 SPK Speaker header 12 COM Onboard serial port header 13 SYS_FAN 3 pin system cooling fan connector 14 F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 15 ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header for factory use only 16 PCIE1 2 PCI Express x1 slots 17 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 18 PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface 19 UBSPWR_R1 Rear USB PS2 power select jumper 20 ATX12V 4 pin 12V power connector 1 CPU Socket Chapter 1 6 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL I O Ports 1 PS
15. Click install button to install eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC s system loading and temperature 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 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 65 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting 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 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 fa
16. 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 Describes features of the motherboard page 1 Describes installation of motherboard components page 7 page 27 page 61 Installing the Motherboard Introducing the Motherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard software 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 5 Trouble Shooting Provides basic trouble shoot ing tips page 65 iii H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL
17. H61H2 M17 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 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 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 ca
18. I C2 report to OS Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Use this item to enable the CPU energy saving function when the system is not run ning Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology CPU C6 Report Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 ACPI C3 report to OS Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 39 SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options SATA Mode IDE Mode Use this item to select SATA mode SATA Port1 4 This motherboard supports four SATA channels each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel Determines how SATA controller s operate Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit SATA Configuration SATA Mode IDE Mode SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Sony DVD RM RTAP1 SATA Port4 HDS728080P_A38 B2 368 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 40 All USB Devices Enabled Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices USB Configura
19. Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message Above image is for reference only for details please refer to actual image Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 29 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 F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon 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 Exits the current menu Change Opt Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 30 Main Menu System Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows
20. Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 3 4 Detect Identify 3 DELL U2410 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Disconnect this display Multiple 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 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 2 3 4 Detect Identify 1 DELL U2410 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extend desktop to this display Multiple 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 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 46 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control P
21. agement Scroll to this item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Force OEM default Secure Boot Keys if System is in Setup Mode F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Default Key Provisioning Disabled Manage All Factory Keys PK KEK DB DBX Install default Secure Boot keys Platform Key PK NOT INSTALLED Set PK from File Get PK to File Delete the PK Key Exchange Key Database KEK NOT INSTALLED Set KEK from File Get KEK to File Delete the KEK Append an entry to KEK Authorized Signature Database DB NOT INSTALLED Set DB from File Get DB to File Delete the DB Append an entry to DB Forbidden Signature Database DBX NOT INSTALLED Set DBX from File Get DBX to File Delete the DBX Append an entry to DBX 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 root Delete the PK KEK DB DBX This item is used to delete the variable Key Exchange Key Database KEK This item shows
22. anel 1 Detect Identify 4 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Disconnect this display Multiple 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 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Screen Resolution Search Control Panel 1 Detect Identify 4 AL1717 Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 recommended Orientation Landscape Extend desktop to this display Multiple 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 3 4 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 47 PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Restore AC Power Loss Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page Select AC Power state when power is re appli
23. 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 possible 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 Maintenance and care tips 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 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 MenuID 50 amp LanID 0 for more information u B r e w o P d e ss e r p si n o trats o t sliaf C P t u b s e Y ylp p u S r e w o P fi k c e h C tin U g nikr o w si U S P No No d n u o s p e e B y n A No k c e h c d n a S O M C R L C r e w o p V 2 1 U P C fi d etc e n n o c si C P e h t trats e R d r a o b r o U S P h ti w m elb o r P A M R tc at n o c gt m elb o r p d r a o b fI d e ulp si d r o c r
24. d 2 F_USB1 2 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 3 CASE Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Chapter 2 17 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 5 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system 4 LDC Debug Card Header Chapter 2 18 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 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 6 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header Chapter 2 19 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 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
25. e w o p C A g g n o d e n r u t si h cti w s U S P d n a s e Y m elb o r p d r a o B A M R tc at n o c gt No s p e e b tr o h s 3 fI ylr e p o r p t o n yr o m e m M M I D e r uliaf yr o m e m r o d etr e s ni s p e e b tr o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n ol 1 fI d etc et e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e rcs T S O P ta tla H s e Y O M C R L d n a S C ts e r tr a A M R tc at n o c liaf fI s e Y No e u ssi e civ e d lar e h pir e P m elb o r p D D H r o rr e p u t e s S O M C d S O M C R L C o t e e n ts o t liaf m ets y S elb ats n u r o tra a e s S O IB yfid o m r e g n M S O C R L C trats e r d n a h cti w s U S P n o n r u T t e k c o s lla w o t tc e n n o c r o tr ats e r d n a No h r o tin o m fi k c e h C s a sid y alp r o tin o m fi k c e h C y alp sid s a h Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart 67 68 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 5 Memo
26. e 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 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 61 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 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 auto matically bring up the installation screen The screen has four buttons on it Setup Utilities Browse CD and Exit Aut
27. e device settings Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Enable or Disable Serial Port COM Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip F71808A Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port 0 Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port Enabled Device Settings IO 3F8h IRQ 4 Change Settings Auto Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 42 The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset South Bridge chipset and other system Chipset Menu North Bridge Parameters Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt and view the following screen System Agent SA Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defa
28. ed after a power failure Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit PCH Configuration Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Azalia Internal HDMI codec Enabled Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No 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 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 48 ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen 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 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Management Engine Technology Configuration ME FW Version 8 1 0 1248 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 49 This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determi
29. egacy This option controls what devices system can boot to 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 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 56 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 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 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Secure Boot mode selector Sta
30. g 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 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add on card Follow these instructions to install an add on card Please refer the following illustrations to install the add on card Install the LAN Card in the PCIE slot Chapter 2 15 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 4 5 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 SATA1 4 5 COM 2 F_USB1 2 6 F_AUDIO 3 CASE 7 ME_UNLOCK 4 LDC SATA2 4 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb s device Simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Paral lel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA 1 SATA1 4 Serial ATA connectors Chapter 2 16 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL The motherboard has two USB 2 0 headers supporting four USB 2 0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB 2 0 ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB 2 0 connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboar
31. hapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 50 Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Tech nology Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 This item allows you to control the internal GFX Turbo ratio Graphics Voltage 1 256 0 This item allows you to adjust the internal GFX voltage Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 51 Chipset OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit The selection of Performance Memory Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit F4 Save amp Exit Performance Memory Profiles Automatic This item allows you to select the memory mode Automatic Manual XMP Profile 1 or 2 CAS Latency tCL 7 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 RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 7 This item specifies RAS to CAS delay to Rd Wr command to the same bank Row Precharge Time tRP 7 This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto Refresh of the
32. he CPU by smartly adjusting the CPU Fan When it is set at certain temperature the CPU Fan PWM value will change accordingly Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit CPU Smart Fan Control Enabled Smart Fan Mode Normal High Limit Offset 30 Low Limit Offset 40 High Limit PWM 200 Low Limit PWM 78 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 34 CPU Fan Speed CPU Voltage AXG Voltage DIMM Voltage 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 35 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation Resume By PME Disabled This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components is detected Resume By USB 1 x 2 0 S3 Disabled This item al
33. lows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode EUP Function Enabled This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page 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 Power LED Type Dual Color LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit About Resume by Ring Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving 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 Power Management Setup Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB 1 x 2 0 S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled EUP Function Enabled Power LED Type Dual Color LED Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 36 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
34. n 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 ii H61H2 M17 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 Canadian Department of
35. nabled 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 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 55 CSM parameters Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Launch CSM Always Boot option filter UEFI and Legacy Launch PXE OpROM policy Do not launch Launch Storage OpROM policy Legacy only Launch Video OpROM policy Legacy only Other PCI device ROM priority Legacy OpROM Launch CSM Always This option controls if CSM will be launched This option controls if CSM will be launched 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 Boot option filter UEFI and L
36. ndard fixed Secure boot policy Custom changeable Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key databases F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Administrator Password Status Not Install User Password Status Not Install Administrator Password System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled Secure Boot Enabled Secure Boot Mode Custom Image Execution Policy Key Management Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 57 Internal FV Option ROM Removable 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 Image Execution Policy Scroll to this item to view the following screen Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation Note Only users logged with Administrative password can exercise Query User policy setting F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Internal FV Always Execute Option ROM Deny Execute Removable Media Deny Execute Fixed Media Deny Execute Press lt Esc gt to return to the Security Menu page Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 58 Key Man
37. ned by the kind of processor you have installed in your system M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III Menu CPU OverClocking Configuration Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit F4 Save amp Exit CPU OverClocking Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit CPU OverClocking Configuration CPU Frequency 100 CPU Ratio 26 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 Graphics Voltage 1 256 0 Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit F4 Save amp Exit CPU Frequency 100 This item shows the information of CPU frequency CPU Ratio 26 This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio M I B III MB Intelligent BIOS III CPU OverClocking Configuration Chipset OverClocking Configuration B O M P Technology Enabled Auto Detect DIMM PCI C1k Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled Intel R Pentium R CPU G640 2 80GHz Processor Speed 2800 MHz Memory Frequency 1066 MHz Total Memory 1024MB DDR3 C
38. ng usage It implements an EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface compliant interface that provides ten eight USB 2 0 ports six four USB 2 0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS2 mouse and PS2 keyboard connectors one D sub VGA port one HDMI port Optional one RJ45 LAN connector six USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports op tional and audio jacks for line in line out and mircophone In addition this motherboard supports four SATA 3Gb s connectors for expansion Your motherboard package ships with the following items Package Contents H61H2 M17 Motherboard User Manual DVD I O Shield 2 SATA 3Gb s Cables Accessories may vary please refer to actual goods you purchase For Ivy Bridge CPU only Chapter 1 2 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL CPU Specifications Intel H61 Chipset Chipset Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB Supports DDR3 1600 1333 1066 800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slots The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3 0 Standard 2 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slots Supported by Intel H61 Express Chipset 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb s devices Expansion Slots Storage 1 x PS2 keyboard amp PS2 mouse connectors 1 x D
39. nnector 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 LGA1155 socket The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan Chapter 2 12 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 4 3 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It can support two 240 pin DDR3 1600 1333 1066 800 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 A Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot
40. ns 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 connectors 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 http www ecs com tw ECSWebSite Support Support_FAQ aspx MenulD 49 amp childid M 49 amp LanlD
41. nual User customized CSM parameters amp boot policy Boot Configuration Operation System Select Windows 7 or other OS Launch PXE OpROM Disabled Launch Strorage OpROM Enabled Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Enabled Boot mode select LEGACY Set Boot Priority Boot Option 1 Hard Disk Boot Option 2 CD DVD Boot Option 3 USB Floppy Boot Option 4 USB CD DVD Boot Option 5 USB Hard Disk Boot Option 6 USB Key Ut165 1 00 Boot Option 7 Network Hard Disk Drive Priorities Press Enter CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter USB Floppy Drive Priorities Press Enter USB CD DVD ROM Drive Priorities Press Enter USB HardDisk Drive Priorities Press Enter USB Flash Drive Priorities Press Enter NETWORK Device Priorities Press Enter CSM parameters Press Enter Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit 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 E
42. o 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 62 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 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 dri
43. p release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself 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 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 Auto Detect DIMM PCI C1k Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spetrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Intel R Pentium R CPU G640 2 80GHz This is display only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer Processor Speed 2800 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1066 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 1024 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 54 This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state Boot Menu Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Windows 7 or other OS Boot policy for Legacy OS Windows 8 Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module CSM Ma
44. s All This item shows the number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU Configuration Intel R Pentium R CPU G640 2 80GHz 64 bit Supported Processor Speed 2800 MHz Processor Stepping 206a7 Microcode Revision 26 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT x Technology Supported Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled CPU C3 Report Enabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Enhanced Halt C1E Enabled Enter Dbl Click Select Change Opt F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults ESC Right Click Exit F4 Save amp Exit Click Select Item Select Screen Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 38 Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit you can enable this item to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 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 CPU C3 Report Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 ACP
45. same bank RAS Active Time tRAS 20 This item specifies the RAS active time Write Recovery Time tWR 6 This item specifies the write recovery time Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 59 This item specifies the row refresh cycle time Active to Active Delay tRRD 4 This item controls the active bank x to active bank y in memory clock cycles Write to Read Delay tWTR 4 This item specifies the write to read delay time Memory Multiplier Cofiguration Performance Memory Profiles Automatic Memory Timing Configuration CAS Latency tCL 7 RAS to CAS Delay tRCD 7 Row Precharge Time tRP 7 RAS Active Time tRAS 20 Write Recovery Time tWR 6 Row Refresh Cycle Time tRFC 59 Active to Active Delay tRRD 4 Write to Read Delay tWTR 4 Read CAS Precharge tRTP 4 Four Active Window Delay tFAW 20 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 52 Read CAS Precharge tRTP 4 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 Press lt Esc gt to return to the M I B III Menu page Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 53 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 u
46. se Components No Components 1 CPU_FAN 2 ATX_POWER 3 F_PANEL 4 SPK 5 SYS_FAN 6 ATX_12V Chapter 2 23 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 amp 6 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 1 amp 5 CPU_FAN CPU cooling FAN Power Connector amp SYS_FAN System Cooling FAN Power Connector Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN Chapter 2 24 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 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 Connecting 24 pin power cable 24 pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU When installing 4 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly Connecting 4 pin power cable 4 pin power cable Chapter 2 25 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 3 F_PANEL 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 Hard Drive
47. ssor 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 2 4 1 Installing the Processor Chapter 2 10 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 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 Chapter 2 11 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 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 co
48. sub VGA port 1 x HDMI port Optional 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 6 x USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports optional Audio jacks for line in line out and microphone Rear Panel I O LAN Atheros AR8152 B 10 100 LAN Atheros AR8151 B Gigabit LAN Optional VIA VT1705CE 6 Ch HD audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification Audio LGA1155 socket for 2nd 3rd Generation Intel Sandy Ivy Bridge Processors Supports Hyper Threading technology CPU Note For Ivy Bridge CPU only 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 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports 4 x Serial SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x Onboard Serial port header COM 1 x Case open header 1 x Front Panel switch LED header 1 x Front Panel audio header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Front Panel USB power select jumper 1 x Rear USB PS2 power select jumper 1 x ME unlock header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Debug card header Internal I O Connectors amp Headers Note Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list Note For Ivy Bridge CPU only 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 1 AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play Supports ACPI amp DMI Supports S
49. the information of the key exchange key database Authorized Signature Database DB This item shows the information of the authorized signature database Default Key Provisioning Disabled This item enables or disables you to force OEM default secure boot keys if system is in setup mode 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 Forbidden Signature Database DBX This item shows the information of the forbidden signature database Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 59 This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes Exit Menu Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values Go back to EZ Mode F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override SATA SM HDS728080PLA380 SATA PM SONY DVD RW DVD 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
50. tion 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 Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 COMA Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Save amp Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip IT8728 Serial Port 0 Configutation Parallel Port Configutation Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit USB Support Parameters Legacy USB Support Enabled USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Press lt Esc gt to return to the Advanced Menu page Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 41 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Press lt Esc gt to return to the Super IO Configuration page Super IO Chip F71808A 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 chang
51. ug 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 The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure 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
52. ults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Click Select Item System Agent Configuration 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 graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements Press lt Esc gt to return to the Chipset Menu page IGD Multi Monitor Disabled This item enables or disables IGD Internal Graphics devices multi monitor Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Click Select Item System Agent Configuration IGD Memory 64M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 43 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 de
53. ver 63 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 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 in stalling 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 These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software 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 operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for infor mation on installing the driver or software for your operating system 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 64 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL Chapter 4 eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check mark
54. vices 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 Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 44 Step 3 Enable IGD Multi Monitor from BIOS In the following BIOS screen please set IGD Multi Monitor to Enabled Step 2 Install all the drivers of PCI Express graphic cards Click the Browse CD item then appears the following screen Select the driver you want to install e g NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Select DVMT 5 0 Pre Allocated Fixed Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save amp Exit ESC Right Click Exit Click Select Item System Agent Configuration IGD Memory 64M DVMT Memory 256M IGD Multi Monitor Disabled Chapter 3 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 45 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
55. w 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 Chapter 2 8 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled 2 3 Checking Jumper Settings 1 To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save and Exit Setup 2 Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before selecting the 5VSB function 3 It is required that users place the USBPWR_F amp USBPWR_R cap onto 2 3 pin rather than 1 2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB PS2 KB Mouse Chapter 2 9 H61H2 M17 USER MANUAL 2 4 Installing Hardware 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 proce

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