H61H2-I5 - Motherboard ECS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motherboard
Brand	ECS
Model	H61H2-I5
CPU Socket	LGA1155
Chipset	Intel H61
Form Factor	Mini-ITX
Dimensions (L x W)	170 mm x 170 mm
Supported Memory	2 x DDR3 DIMM, up to 16 GB, DDR3-1333/1066
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x mini-PCIe
Storage	2 x SATA 3 Gb/s, 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s
Rear USB Ports	2 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0
Video Output	1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC662, 6-channel
Network	Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet
Required Power	ATX 24-pin + ATX 12V 4-pin
Maintenance and Cleaning	Regular dusting with compressed air, avoid liquids
Safety	Electrostatic discharge, unplug before handling
Spare Parts and Repairability	Capacitors, connectors; repair by professional recommended

Frequently Asked Questions - H61H2-I5 ECS

What type of processor is compatible with the ECS H61H2-I5 motherboard?

The motherboard supports Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors of 2nd and 3rd generation (Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge) in LGA1155 format.

What is the maximum amount of RAM I can install?

You can install up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory, spread across 2 DIMM slots.

Does the motherboard support CrossFire or SLI?

No, it only has one PCIe x16 slot, so no multi-GPU configuration is possible.

What video output ports are available?

The motherboard includes one HDMI port and one VGA port, usable with an Intel processor with integrated GPU.

How to update the BIOS of the motherboard?

Download the latest BIOS version from the ECS website, copy it to a FAT32 USB drive, then use the built-in ECS EZ BIOS tool (press F2 at startup).

Can I install an M.2 SSD on this motherboard?

No, the motherboard does not have an M.2 slot. Use the SATA ports for regular SSDs.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 (64-bit) are compatible. Drivers are available on the ECS website.

Is the motherboard compatible with a standard case?

Yes, it uses the Mini-ITX form factor, suitable for compact cases.

How to connect the front panel LEDs?

Refer to the manual for the exact pinout. Generally, the connectors are grouped near the bottom edge of the board.

Where can I find the latest drivers for the motherboard?

Go to the official ECS website, in the support section, and search for the model H61H2-I5 to download drivers and utilities.

USER MANUAL H61H2-I5 ECS

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer 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 publication 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:

☐ EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
☐ EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused
☐ EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances 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 electrical business equipment

□ CE marking CE

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Describes features of the page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard.

Chapter 2 Using BIOS Provides information on using ➔ page 7 the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 3 Describes the motherboard page 37 Using the Motherboard Software software.

Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Provides basic trouble → page 41 shooting tips.

Multi-language Describes installation of → page 45 Quick Installation Guide motherboard components.

Appendix Provides header pin definition → page 79 and jumper setting.

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction....1

Pakage Contents....1

Specifications....2

Motherboard Components....4

I/O Ports....6

Chapter 27

Using BIOS 7

About the Setup Utility....7

The Standard Configuration....7

Entering the Setup Utility....7

Resetting the Default CMOS Values......8

Using BIOS....8

BIOS Navigation Keys....9

Main Menu....10

Advanced Menu....11

Chipset Menu....21

M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....28

Boot Menu....32

Security Menu....33

Exit Menu....34

Updating the BIOS....35

Chapter 3 37

Using the Motherboard Software 37

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8....37

Running Setup....37

Manual Installation....39

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)....39

Chapter 4 41

Trouble Shooting 41

Start up problems during assembly....41

Start up problems after prolong use....42

Maintenance and care tips....42

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart....43

Multi-language Quick Installation Guide 45

English....45

Brazilian Portuguese....48

Hindi....51

French....54

Deutsch....57

Russian....60

Spanish....63

Indonesian....66

Arabic....69

Simplified Chinese....72

Korean....75

Appendix 79

Header Pin Definition and Jumper Setting 79

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H61H2-I5 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket for Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors for high-end business 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. This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz. It provides one PCI Express x16 slot for extending usage.

It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (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 PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one D-sub (VGA) port or optional VGA header, one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone.

In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors for expansion.

Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

H61H2-I5 Motherboard
☐ User Manual (Quick Installation Guide inside)
DVD
I/O Shield
☐ 2 SATA 3.0Gb/s Cables

The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual package items as standard.

Specifications

CPU	LGA1155 socket for Intel ^ Sandy/Ivy Bridge ProcessorsDMI 5.0GT/sTDP: 65W (up to 77W)Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Chipset	Intel ^ H61 Chipset
Memory	Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture2 x 240-pin DDR3 Non-ECC un-buffered DIMM sockets support up to 16 GBSupports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAMNote: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
Expansion Slot	1 x PCI Express x16 slot
Storage	Supported by Intel ^ H61 Express Chipset- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s devices
Audio	VIA VT1705CF 6-Ch High Definition audio CODEC- Compliant with HD audio specification
LAN	Realtek RTL 8111E Gigabit LANRealtek RTL 8105 10/100 LAN (Co-lay)
Rear Panel I/O	1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors4 x USB 2.0 ports1 x D-sub (VGA) port (or optional VGA header)1 x RJ45 LAN connector1 x Audio port (line in, microphone in, line out)
Internal I/OConnectors & Headers	1 x 24-pin ATX Power supply connector1 x 4-pin ATX12V1 Power supply connector1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports4 x Serial SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors1 x COM header1 x ME_UNLOCK header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Front Panel USB power select jumper1 x Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper1 x Case open header1 x Front Panel switch/LED header1 x Front Panel audio header1 x Speaker header

System BIOS

• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4)
• Supports Hardware monitor
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports GUI UEFI BIOS
• Supports Multi-Language
• Supports AC'97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
• Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)

Form Factor • ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

Motherboard Components

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1	55 socket for Intel® Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processors
2. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
3. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
4. USBPWR_R Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper
5. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
6. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
7. ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector
8. VGA_HEADER VGA header (Optional)
9. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
10. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
11. SPK Speaker header
12. CASE Case open header
13. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
14. F_USB2 Front panel USB 2.0 header
15. USBPWR_F Front Panel USB power select jumper
16. F_USB1 Front panel USB 2.0 header
17. COM	Onboard serial port header
18. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
19. DDR3_1~2	240-pin DDR3 Module slots
20. ME_UNCLOCK	ME Unlock header-for factory use only

I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse (green)

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.

1. PS/2 Keyboard (purple)

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

1. VGA Port (or optional VGA header)

You can connect the display device to the VGA port.

1. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

1. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

LAN LED Status	Description
Activity LED	OFF No data
	Orange blinking	Active
Link LED	OFF No link
	Green Link

1. Line-in (blue)

It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input.

1. Line-out (lime)

It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.

1. Microphone (pink)

It is used to connect to a microphone.

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 configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters 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, 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 recommend 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

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Main	Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security	Exit
BIOS InformationSystem Language [English]System Date [Thu 12/13/2012]System Time [05:06:24]						Choose the system default language.
						→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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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 to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

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 .

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 information.

Some options (marked with a triangle▶) 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.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle ▶ .

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
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 & Exit

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.

Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press to display the submenu.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
BIOS InformationSystem Language [English]System Date [Thu 12/13/2012]System Time [05:06:24]	Choose the system default language.
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
LAN ConfigurationPC Health StatusPower Management SetupACPI SettingsCPU ConfigurationSATA ConfigurationUSB ConfigurationSuper IO ConfigurationIntel (R) Smart Connect Technology	LAN Configuration Parameters
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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▶ LAN Configuration

The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
LAN ConfigurationOnboard LAN Controller [Enabled]	Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security	Exit
PC Health Status
Smart Fan Function
CPU Fan Speed : 0RPM						→ ←:Select Screen↑↓:Select ItemEnter: Select+/-: Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
CPU Voltage :			1.152V
DIMM Voltage :			1.500V
VTT Voltage :			1.044V
--- PECI Mode ---Offset to TCC Activation Temp. :			-54
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▶Smart Fan Function

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
CPU Smart Fan Control [Enabled]Smart Fan Mode [Normal]Smart Fan start PWM value 180Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(-) 30Delta T 3Smart Fan Slope PWM value 10 PWM value/unitCPU Fan Full Speed Offset (-) 23
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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CPU Smart Fan Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

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 Quiet 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 quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users' parameters.

Smart Fan Start PWM value (180)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

Smart Fan Start 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/unit)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

CPU Fan Full Speed Offset(-) (23)

This item is used to set the CPU fan full speed offset value.

Press 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 CPU fan speed, CPU & DIMM voltage... etc.

• CPU Fan Speed
• CPU Voltage
• DIMM Voltage
• VTT Voltage

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Power Management SetupResume 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]	About Resume by Ring
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Resume By RING (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 Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

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 1.x/2.0(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 function.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the power LED.

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ ACPI Setting

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security Exit
ACPI SettingsACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]					Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
					→ ←:Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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ACPI Sleep State (S3(Suspend to RAM))

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend toRAM) Sleep State (default).

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ CPU Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security Exit
CPU ConfigurationIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz64-bit SupportedProcessor Speed 3100 MHzProcessor Stepping 206a7Microcode Revision 28Processor Cores 4Intel HT Technology Not SupportedIntel VT-x Technology SupportedActive Processor Cores [All]Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]CPU C3 Report [Disabled]CPU C6 Report [Enabled]Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled]					Number of cores to enable in each processor package.→ ←:Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz

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 64-bit.

Processor Speed (3100MHz)

This item shows the current processor speed.

Processor Stepping (206a7)

This item shows the processor stepping version.

Microcode Revision (28)

This item shows the Microcode version.

Processor Cores (4)

This item shows the core number of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel HT technology or not.

Intel VT-x Technology (Supported)

This item shows that your computer supports Intel VT-x technology or not.

Active Processor Cores (All)

Use this item to control the active processor cores.

Execute 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 (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3(ACPI C2) report to OS.

CPU C6 Report (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 running.

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security	Exit
SATA Configuration						Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
SATA Port1 Not Present
SATA Port2 Not Present						→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
SATA Port3 Not Present
SATA Port4 Not Present
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SATA Mode (IDE Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

SATA Port 1\~4 (Not Present)

This motherboard supports four SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶USB Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
USB ConfigurationAll USB Devices [Enabled]Legacy USB Support [Enabled]	USB Support Parameters
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Audio allows the system to detect the presence of the USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.

▶ Super IO Configuration

Use this item to show the information of the Super IO Configuration.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main	Advanced	Chipset	M.I.B III	Boot	Security Exit
Super IO Configuration					Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA)
Super IO Chip			IT8758
Serial Port 0Configuration
					→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Super IO Chip (IT8758)

This item shows the information of the super IO chip.

▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings [Auto]	Enable or Disable Floppy Disk Controller
	→ ← :Select Screen ↑↓ :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit
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Serial Port (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable serial port.

Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4)

This item shows the information of the device settings.

Change Settings (Auto)

Use this item to change device settings.

Press to return to the Super IO Configuration page.

▶Intel (R) Smart Connect Technology

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
ISCT Configuration [Disabled]	Enable/Disable ISCTConfiguration
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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ISCT Configuration (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable ISCT Configuration.

Chipset Menu

The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
System Agent ConfigurationPCH ConfigurationME Configuration	System Agent (SA) Parameters
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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▶ System Agent Configuration

Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen:

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Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
System Agent ConfigurationIGD Memory [64M]DVMT Memory [256M]IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]	Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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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 system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

Press to return to the chipset menu page.

Multi-Monitor technology

Multi-Monitor technology can help you to increase the area available for programs running on a single computer system through using multiple display devices.

It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but also to improving personal productivity.

graph TD
    A["Intel Integrated Graphics"] --> B["Computer Monitor"]
    C["PCI-Express Graphics"] --> D["Computer Monitor"]
    E["Computer Monitor"] --> F["Computer Monitor"]

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.

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.)

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.

Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled].

Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7.

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.

1. Select display devices, set the multiple displays option and to extend destop for display "Multi-Monitor technology".

▶ PCH Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
PCH ConfigurationRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off]Audio ConfigurationAzalia HD Audio [Enabled]Case Open Warning [Disabled]Chassis Opened [No]	Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.→ ←:Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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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.

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 to return to the chipset menu page.

▶ ME Configuration

Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Management Engine Technology ConfigurationME FW Version 8.1.0.1248
	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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ME FW Version (8.1.0.1248)

This item shows the ME version.

Press to return to the chipset menu page.

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.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)CPU OverClocking ConfigurationChipset OverClocking ConfigurationB.O.M.P Technology [Enabled]Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]Spread Spectrum [Enabled]Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHzProcessor Speed 3100 MHzMemory Frequency 1333 MHzTotal Memory 2048MB (DDR3 )	CPU OverClocking Configuration→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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▶ CPU OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

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CPU OverClocking ConfigurationCPU Frequency 100CPU Ratio 31Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]Turbo Mode [Enabled]Internal PLL OverVoltage [Disabled]Runtime Turbo Enable [Disabled]Over Clocking Extra Vol.(1/256 V) 0IA Core Current MaximumiGFX Core Current MaximumLong Duration Power Limit Override MaximumLong Duration Power Maintained 10Short Duration Power Limit Override Maximum1 Core Ratio Limit 342 Core Ratio Limit 333 Core Ratio Limit 334 Core Ratio Limit 32Intel Graphics ConfigurationGraphics Core Ratio Limit 22Graphics Voltage(1/256) 0	Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology→←:Select Screen↑↓:Select ItemEnter: Select+/-: Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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CPU Frequency (100)

This item shows the information of the CPU frequency.

CPU Ratio (31)

This item allows users to control non turbo CPU ratio.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (Enabled)

This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST(Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology).

Turbo Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to control the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

Internal PLL OverVoltage (Disabled)

This item allows you to control the Internal PLL OverVoltage.

Runtime Turbo Enable (Disabled)

This item shows if CPU support runtime turbo or not.

Over Clocking Extra Vol.(1/256 V) (0)

Use this item to set over clocking extra voltage.

IA Core Current (Maximum)

Use this item to control CPU Current Limit.

iGFX Core Current (Maximum)

Use this item to control iGFX Core Current Limit.

Long Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window.

Long Duration Maintained (10)

Use this item to control the time window over PL1 value should be maintained. This is for Turbo mode.

Short Duration Power Limit Override (Maximum)

Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit for a very short duration. After that, the long duration power limit will be honored.

1/2/3/4 Core Ratio Limit (34/33/33/32)

These items show the Core Ratio Limit value.

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.

Press to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

▶ Chipset OverClocking Configuration

Scroll to this item to view the following screen:

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Memory Multiplier ConfigurationPerformance Memory Profiles [Automatic]Memory Timing ConfigurationCAS# Latency (tCL) 9RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9Row Precharge Time (tRP) 9RAS# Active Time ( tRAS) 24Write Recovery Time (tWR) 10Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) 74Active to Active Delay (tRRD) 4Write to Read Delay (tWTR) 5Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) 5Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) 20	The selection of Performance Memory Profiles which impacts memory sizing behavior.→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Performance Memory Profiles (Automatic)

This item enables you to set the Performance Memory Profile.

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.

RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) (9)

This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank.

Row Precharge Time (tRP) (9)

This item specifies Row precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of 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 Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) (74)

This item specifies the row refresh cycle time.

Active to Active Delay (tRRDmin) (4)

This item controls the ACTIVE bank x to ACTIVE bank y in memory clock cycles.

Write to Read Delay (twTR) (5)

This item specifies the write to read delay time.

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.

Press to return to the M.I.B III menu page.

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 Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz

This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

Processor Speed (3100 MHz)

This item shows the CPU speed.

Memory Frequency (1333MHz)

This item shows the momery frequency.

Total Memory (2048MB(DDR3))

This item shows the total momery of DDR3.

Boot Menu

This page enables you to set the boot device priority.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Boot ConfigurationOperation System Select [Windows 7 or other OS]Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]Fast Boot [Disabled]Bootup NumLock State [On]Quiet Boot [Enabled]Boot mode select [LEGACY]Set Boot PriorityBoot 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 Flash:JetFlashTS4GJFV20 0.00]Boot Option #7 [Network]USB Flash Drive Priorities	Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for Legacy OSWindows 8: Boot Policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy→←:Select Screen↑↓:Select ItemEnter: Select+/-: Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Boot Configuration

This item shows the information of the boot configuration.

Operation System Select (Windows7 or other OS)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the PXE OpROM.

Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM.

This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item determines if the NumLock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

Boot mode select (LEGACY)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Boot Option #1/#2/#3/#4/#5/#6/#7/ (Hard Disk / CD/DVD / USB/Floppy / USB CD/DVD / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / Network)

These items show the boot priorities.

Security Menu

This page enables you to set setup administrator and password.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Administrator Password Status Not InstallUser Password Status Not InstallAdministrator PasswordSystem Mode state SetupSecure Boot state DisabledSecure Boot [Disabled]	Set Administrator Password→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Administrator Password

This item allows you to set up the administrator password.

User Password Status

This item shows the status of the user password.

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 (Disabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

Exit Menu

This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes.

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit
Save Changes and ResetDiscard Changes and ExitDiscard Changes and Reset	Reset the system after saving the changes.
Save OptionsSave ChangesDiscard ChangesRestore DefaultsSave as User DefaultsRestore User DefaultsBoot OverrideJetFlashTS4GJFV20 0.00	→ ← :Select Screen↑↓ :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.F1:General HelpF2:Previous ValuesF3:Optimized DefaultsF4:Save & ExitESC:Exit
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Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made and reset.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.

Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and reset.

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.

This item enables you to restore user defaults.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements 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 Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)
3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)
4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.
5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)
6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press . 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.

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Chapter 2

Chapter 3

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.

Running Setup

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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.

1. Click Next. The following screen appears:

1. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
2. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

1. 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.

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.

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 system subfolder.

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 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.

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.

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.

H61H2-I5 USER MANUAL

Chapter 4

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: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenuID=49&childid=M 49&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 & 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 & 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 & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

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 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 & 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?MenuID=50&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 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.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

graph TD
    A["uBrewoP deperpsino.tratsotslrc CPtub"] --> B{oPfikcebply Unit (PSU) is working}
    B -->|Yes| C{heck if monitorh as display}
    B -->|No| D{peobndp}
    C -->|Yes| E{H SOPtatlanercsT}
    C -->|No| F["Yes"]
    E -->|Yes| G["CLR CMOS and rest t. if testAbc,liaf"]
    E -->|No| H["pireP dlarehisive borDEM,rorreptesSOMC need to CLRC MO"]
    D -->|No| I["OMCRLC kcehnna if CP pW2bd noested"]
    I --> J["Restart the PC"]
    J --> K{C monitor has display}
    K -->|Yes| L["Other"]
    K -->|No| M["drapoBlem Rvttnocn"]
    M --> N["CMOS and rest start"]
    N --> O["Other not yet stab after modify BIOS setting"]
    O --> P["Turn on P hctUS or co tekoslatenenn taerdna"]
    P --> Q["Prob itwmel broUSPhrao drpaDfl octame AMRto"]
    Q --> R{C droprew ed gg USB switch is tu dem?}
    R -->|Yes| S["Prob itwmel broUSPhrao drpaDfl octame AMRto"]
    S --> T["Turn on P hctUS or co tekoslatenenn taerdna"]

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Chapter 4

Hardware Guidance

Installation Steps

Step1. Instaflithio 6PU and CPU Cooler:

1-1. Pull up the lever away from the socket.

1-3. Rotate and press down the fastener of CPU fan to the motherboard through holes to install CPU fan into place.

1-2. Align the CPU cut edge with the indented edge of the CPU socket. Gently place the CPU into correct position. Apply an even layer of thermal grease on the surface of CPU.

Two technical diagrams showing a mechanical assembly or component with no visible text or symbols

1-4. Connect the CPU cooler power connectortotheCPU_FANconnec

Step2. bfsMemory Modules:

2-1. Unfasten the latches on each side of the DIMM slots.

Pure mechanical component diagram without any text, numbers, or symbols

2-2. Firmly press the DIMM down until it seats correctly. Make sure the slot latches are levered upwards and latch on the edge of the DIMM.

Step3. bfsMotherboard:

3-1. Replace the back I/O plate of the case with the I/O shield provided in motherboard's package.

3-2. Place the motherboard within the case by positioning it into the I/O plate. Secure the motherboard to the case with screws.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components like CPU socket and drive bays (no text or labels visible)

Step4. Installation of storage devices:

4-1. Please remove the front cover and 5.25" plate from the case.

4-2. Place the storage devices (IDE/SATA/FDD) in its position within the case and secure the device with screws.

Close-up of a computer printer's front panel showing paper feed and ventilation slots (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation slots (no text or symbols visible)

Step5. Case Preparation and Installation of Power Supply:

Remove both sides and the lid of the case, and then install the power supply with screws.

It is recommended to use a power supply delivering more than 300W of power. Insufficient power supply may cause unstable boot-up.

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible ventilation slots and fan (no text or symbols)

Step6. Installation of an Expansion card:

Remove the metal located on the slot and then insert the expansion card into the slot. Press the card firmly to make sure it is fully inserted into its slot. And then return the screw back to its position.

3D rendering of a mechanical component with mounting holes and internal components (no visible text or symbols)

Step7. Connecting Cables and Power Connectors:

a. Connect the SATA hard drive to its SATA cable

b. Connect SATA power connector to the SATA device

Close-up of metallic mechanical components or parts arranged in a stepped pattern (no visible text or symbols)

c. Connect 24-pin power cable

Please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX connector match perfectly.

d. Connect 4-pin power cable

The ATX_12V 4-Pin power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latch of power cable matches the ATX_12V connector perfectly.

3D rendering of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Step 8: Connecting ports on the case:

Once the steps above have been completed, please connect the peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Then, connect the power and turn on the system. Please install all the required software.

Please install all peripheral devices.

8-1. Keyboard connection

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

8-2. Printer connection

Two grayscale images showing a printer and a close-up of its paper (no visible text or symbols)

8-3. Monitor connection

Illustration of a retro computer monitor and a close-up of a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

8-4. Speaker connection

Two modern audio speakers with speaker stands and a close-up of the front panel showing a microphone (no visible text or symbols)

8-5. Power connection 8-6. Mouse connection

Two grayscale images: a desktop tower case and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Computer mouse and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

To prevent component damage, do not power up the system until the installation is complete.

Using BIOS

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you options to set system parameters. When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines, please press or F2 to enter setup. When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a "CMOS Settings Wrong" message. Please enter BIOS and choose "Load Default Settings" to reset the default CMOS values. (Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.)

BIOS Navigation Keys

KEY	FUNCTION
ESC Exits the current menu
↑↓→←	Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/-	Modifies the selected field's values
Enter	Select
F1 General Help
F2 Previous Value
F3 Optimized Defaults
F4 Save & Exit

The sequence of installation may differ depending on the type of case and devices used.

Two technical line drawings of a mechanical component, possibly a housing or enclosure, with no visible text or symbols.

3D rendering of a mechanical component with ribbed texture and a yellow-green circular highlight (no text or symbols)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components like CPU socket and drive bays (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a printer's front panel and side cover (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case showing front panel and internal components (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible fan blades and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple curved slots or grooves (no visible text or symbols)

Cross-sectional view of a mechanical component with internal channels and a central slot (no text or symbols visible)

Por favor, instale todos os dispositivos periféricos.

8-1. Conexão de teclado

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a device with a tool, both without any visible text or symbols.

Two grayscale images showing a printer and its close-up view of the printer (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of a vintage CRT monitor and a mechanical connector (no text or symbols)

Two electronic speakers with speaker stands and a close-up of the front panel showing a button (no visible text or symbols)

Two unrelated images: a desktop computer tower and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Computer mouse and a close-up of a device (no visible text or symbols)

Two technical diagrams showing a device with internal components and a tool inserted (no text or symbols present)

3D diagram of a mechanical component with internal grooves and a highlighted yellow section (no text or symbols)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation duct (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a gray computer printer with ventilation slots and drive bays (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible internal components (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible fan blades and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D mechanical component with mounting holes and a central circular feature (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple cylindrical parts (no visible text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a door handle (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a close-up of an RJ4 connector (no text or symbols visible)

8-5. परवाँ कनेक्शन

Two grayscale images: one of a desktop computer tower and another showing a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

8-2. पूरिटर कनेक्शन

Two grayscale images: one showing a printer outline and the other showing a printer with a pen inserted (no visible text or symbols)

8-4. सपीकर कनेक्शन

Two electronic speakers with speaker stands and a close-up of the front panel showing a button (no visible text or symbols)

8-6. माउस कनेक्शन

Computer mouse and cable icon next to a close-up of a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

Two technical diagrams showing mechanical components with no visible text or symbols

Pure mechanical component diagram without any text, numbers, or symbols

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer case showing internal components and ventilation duct (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a computer tower case with ventilation slots and ventilation duct (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation slots (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a computer drive casing with visible cooling fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D rendered mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple cylindrical parts arranged in a stepped pattern (no visible text or symbols)

3D diagram of a mechanical or structural component with layered sections and internal channels (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a device with a cable (no visible text or symbols)

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a close-up of a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

Two grayscale images: one of a desktop computer tower and another showing a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Two grayscale images showing a printer and its close-up view of the same device (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of two audio/video speakers and a control panel with a mouse (no text or symbols visible)

Computer mouse and a close-up of a device with a cable, shown in two different angles (no text or symbols visible)

Two mechanical component diagrams showing internal structure and assembly (no text or symbols)

Pure diagram of a mechanical component with no visible text, numbers, or symbols

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer case with visible CPU socket and drive bays (no text or labels)

Close-up of a white electronic device with ventilation slots and a handle (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case with ventilation slots and a lid (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer drive casing with visible cooling fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical or electronic component with no visible text or symbols

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple grooves or slots (no visible text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a device with ports (no visible text or symbols)

Two grayscale images showing a printer and its close-up view of the same device (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a close-up of a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

Illustration of two audio/video speakers with a close-up view showing the speaker's front panel and keypad (no text or symbols visible)

Two technical illustrations: a desktop tower and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

8-6. Maus-Anschluss

Two grayscale images: one showing a computer mouse with a cable, the other showing a close-up of a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with a yellow curved arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer case showing internal components and a central fan (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a computer printer with ventilation slots and paper feed (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible internal components (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical device with internal components and a label 'стем ощи' (no other text or symbols visible)

3D mechanical component with mounting holes and internal cavities (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple curved slots and mounting holes (no visible text or symbols)

3D diagram of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Two technical diagrams showing a mechanical assembly or assembly process with no visible text or symbols

3D diagram of a mechanical component with a yellow curved section and textured surface (no text or symbols)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation duct (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a gray electronic device with ventilation slots and a paper feed cover (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical device casing with internal components (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible fan blades and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D mechanical assembly diagram showing internal components and mounting base (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple curved slots and a handle (no visible text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a computer mouse (no visible text or symbols)

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

Two grayscale images: one of a desktop computer tower and another showing a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Two views of a printer: one shown in a simple line drawing and the other in a circular inset (no text or symbols visible)

Two electronic speaker units shown in side and top views, no visible text or symbols

Computer mouse and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Two technical line drawings of a mechanical component, possibly a housing or enclosure, with no visible text or symbols.

3D diagram of a mechanical component with internal grooves and a highlighted curved section (no text or symbols)

Langkah 3. Pemasangan Motherboard:

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components like CPU socket and drive bays (no visible text or labels)

Close-up of a gray electronic device with ventilation slots and a paper feed (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical device with a metallic casing and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer drive casing with visible fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with mounting holes and internal cavities (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple grooves and shafts (no visible text or symbols)

c. Sambungkan kabel daya 24 pin

Cross-sectional view of a mechanical component with internal channels and a central mounting bracket (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

Two grayscale images: one showing a printer with paper, the other showing a printer with a pen (no visible text or symbols)

8-3. Sambungan monitor 8-4. Sambungan speaker

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

Two electronic speakers with speaker stands and a control panel showing a button (no visible text or symbols)

8-5. Sambungan daya

Two grayscale images: one showing a desktop computer tower, the other showing a mechanical component with a mesh texture (no visible text or symbols)

8-6. Sambungan mouse

Two grayscale images: one showing a computer mouse with cable, the other showing a close-up of a device (no text or symbols visible)

Pure mechanical component diagram without any text, numbers, or symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation duct (no visible text or labels)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible internal components (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a printer's front panel showing paper feed and paper tray (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a computer tower case with visible internal components (no text or symbols)

3D rendering of a computer motherboard with visible circuitry and components (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with metallic parts and bolts (no visible text or symbols)

Pure technical diagram of a mechanical component with no visible text, numbers, or symbols

2-8 توصيل الطابعة

Two grayscale images: one showing a printer with a screen, the other showing a pen inserted into a cylindrical device (no text or symbols visible)

8-4-TOPSILSSMAGE

Two electronic speaker units shown in side and close-up views (no text or symbols visible)

8-6-TOPSIL الفارة

Computer mouse and close-up of a device (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a computer interface (no visible text or symbols)

Illustration of a vintage computer monitor and a USB cable connector (no text or symbols)

Two grayscale images: one of a desktop computer tower and another showing a magnified view of a device (no text or symbols visible)

Two technical diagrams showing a mechanical assembly or assembly process, with no visible text, numbers, or symbols.

3D diagram of a mechanical component with internal grooves and a highlighted yellow section (no text or symbols)

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation duct (no visible text or labels)

4. 安装储存装置：

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Close-up of a computer tower case showing internal components and ventilation slots (no text or symbols visible)

5. 安装电源装置：

Close-up of a computer drive casing with visible internal components and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

6. 安装扩充卡：

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7. 连接电源线与电源接头：

a. 将SATA电缆连接至SATA硬盘

b. 将SATA电源接头连接至SATA设备

Close-up of a mechanical component with multiple grooves and bolts (no visible text or symbols)

3D rendering of a mechanical component with internal channels and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

8. 连接机箱端口：

安装所有外围设备：

8-1. 连接键盘

Close-up of a desktop computer keyboard and a close-up of a cable connector (no visible text or symbols)

8-3. 连接显示器

Illustration of a computer monitor and a cable connector (no text or symbols)

8-5. 连接电源

Two unrelated images: a desktop tower and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

8-2. 连接打印机

Two grayscale images: one showing a printer with a paper sheet, the other showing a cylindrical device (no visible text or symbols)

8-4. 连接喇叭

Two views of a speaker setup: one with two speakers and another with a control panel (no visible text or symbols)

8-6. 连接鼠标

Computer mouse and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

3D diagram of a mechanical component with a yellow curved arrow indicating a specific part (no text or symbols present)

3단계.마더보드 설치하기:

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Interior view of a computer case with visible CPU socket and drive bays (no text or labels)

4단계.저장 장치 설치하기:

Close-up of a computer tower with ventilation slots and ventilation duct (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer tower case showing front panel and internal components (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a computer drive casing with visible fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

6단계.확장 카드 설치하기:

3D mechanical component with mounting holes and a central fan (no visible text or symbols)

Close-up of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Cross-sectional view of a mechanical or electronic component with layered structure (no visible text or symbols)

8단계.케이스의 포트 연결하기:

모든 주변 기기를 설치합니다.

8-1. 키보드 연결

Close-up of a keyboard and a close-up of a door handle (no visible text or symbols)

8-3. 모니터 연결

Two technical illustrations: a monitor and a cable connector (no text or symbols visible)

8-5. 전원 연결

Two unrelated images: a desktop computer tower and a close-up of a mechanical component (no visible text or symbols)

8-2.프린터 연결

Two grayscale images: one showing a printer outline and another showing a printer with a pen inserted (no visible text or symbols)

8-4.스피커 연결

Two views of a speaker setup: one with two speakers and the other showing a control panel (no text or symbols visible)

8-6.마우스 연결

Two grayscale images: one showing a computer mouse with a cable, the other showing a close-up of a device (no text or symbols visible)

H61H2-I5 USER MANUAL

SPK

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

1. CASE

1. ME_UNLOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK

1. CLR_CMOS Jumper

CLR CMOS

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR CMOS

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

1. USBPWR_R (Rear USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper)

VCC (Default)

1. USBPWR_F (Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper)

VCC (Default)