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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction...................................................................................1 Pakage Contents............................................................................1 Specifications................................................................................2 Motherboard Components..........................................................4 I/O Ports.............................................................
Chapter 4 67 Using the Motherboard Software 67 Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8......................................67 Running Setup.........................................................................67 Manual Installation..........................................................................69 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................69 Chapter 5 71 AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support 71 Requirements.................................................
Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Thank you for choosing the H81H3-A3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM Family processors. This motherboard is based on Intel® H81 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/ 1333 MHz.
Chapter 1 2 Specifications CPU LGA1150 socket for Intel ® 4 th Generation Core TM Family processors • Supports CPU up to 95W TDP Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. Chipset • Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB • Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz SDRAM Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
1 1 1 1 x USBPWR_F jumper x Parallel port header (LPT) x Speaker header x Case open header System BIOS • • • • • • • • • • AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM Supports Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD(S4), Hardware Monitor Supports ACPI & DMI 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 Dispaly (depends on display output) Supports EZ BIOS (1024X768 resolution, GUI UEFI) Supports Multi-Language Supports AC’97/HD A
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LABEL 1. CPU Socket 2. PWR_FAN 3. CPU_FAN 4. DDR3_1~2 5. ATX_POWER 6. NB_FAN 7. PCIEX16 8. CLR_CMOS 9. PCIEX16_S 10. SATA5~6 11. F_PANEL 12. SATA1~2 13. CASE 14. F_USB1~2 15. USBPWR_F 16. COM 17. LPT 18. SPDIFO 19. F_AUDIO 20. PCI1~2 21. SPK 22. PCIE1~2 23. SYS_FAN 24. USBPWR_R1 25. USBPWR_R 26.
Chapter 1 I/O Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse (green) Use the upper PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard (purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Keyboard. 3. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. 4. DVI Port Connect your monitor to the DVI port. 5. HDMI (or DP) You can connect the display device to the HDMI (or DP) port. 6. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. 7. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard: • • • • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard. Leave components in the static-proof bags.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Chapter 2 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.
2-4. Installing Hardware • • • • This motherboard has an LGA1150 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other components to run faster than their rated speed.
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. Chapter 2 Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is removed.
• • • • • • Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket. Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules • • Chapter 2 • • This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333 MHz. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity is 16 GB.
2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards Chapter 2 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. PCIE1~2 Slots The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.
Recommend add_on card configuration PCIEX16 Slots Model SPEC Color Chapter 2 1 Graphic Card (VGA card) PCIEX16 PCIEX16_S PCI-E Running x16 mode PCI-E Running x1 mode Gray Black Populated ~ Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 2 3 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices Chapter 2 Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: No. Components No.
1. SATA1~2 & 5~6: Serial ATA connectors SATA1~2 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, and SATA5~6 connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. Chapter 2 2. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
3. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers Chapter 2 The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup. 4.
5. LPT: Onboard parallel port header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. Chapter 2 6. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
7. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header Chapter 2 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone 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. AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.
If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Using Front Jack Detect ”.
2-4-6. Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive. Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
2-4-7. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Chapter 2 22 No. Components No.
Connect Connect Connect Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN. the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. the northbridge cooling fan connector to NB_FAN. Chapter 2 1. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & 2. PWR_FAN (Power Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 6. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 7. NB_FAN (Northbridge Cooling FAN Power Connector) Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.
Connecting 24-pin power cable The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply. Chapter 2 With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly. 24-pin power cable Connecting 4-pin power cable The ATX12V4P power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. When installing 4-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX12V4P match perfectly.
4. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header Chapter 2 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 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.
5. SPK: Speaker header Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. Chapter 2 This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility 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.
Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 3 Above image is for reference only, for details please refer to actual image. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by an icon . The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings. BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: KEY FUNCTION Exits the current menu mnlk Scrolls through the items on a menu +/- Change Opt.
Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III System Date System Time Security Exit Choose the system default language BIOS Information System Language Boot English Mon 05/27/2013 00:13:51 Chapter 3 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Advanced Chipset LAN Configuration PC Health Status Power Management Setup PCI Express Configuration ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit LAN Configuration Parameters lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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 LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Security Exit Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Controller lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Chapter 3 Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced PC Health Status Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit Smart Fan Function 43 33OC 3199RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 1.728V 1.500V 75 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Smart Fan Mode (Normal) This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit About Resume by Ring Power Management Setup lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
PCI Express Configuration The item in the menu shows the information of PCI Express Configuration. Main Advanced Chipset NB PCI Express Configuration PCI Express 16X PCI Express 16X Speed M.I.B. III Boot Auto Security Exit Configure PCI Express 16X speed B0: D1:F0 Gen 1- Gen 3 PCI Express Configuration Chapter 3 PCIE1 PCIe Speed Auto PCIE 2 PCIe Speed Auto PCI Express X16_S PCIe Speed Auto lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
ACPI Settings The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM) Security Exit Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III CPU Configuration Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.
LakeTiny Feature (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state configuration. CPU C3 Report (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS. CPU C6 Report (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS. Chapter 3 Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enables this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.
Rapid Start Technology. SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot SATA Configuration Security Exit Determines how SATA controller(s) operate.
USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configuration All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled lk : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit mn Chapter 3 Main All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Serial Port 0 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration IT8728 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Chapter 3 Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Device Settings Enabled IO=378h; IRQ=5; DMA=3 Change Settings Device Mode Auto ECP Mode lk : Select Screen Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology Use this item to show the information of Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit Enable or Disable ISCT Support ISCT Support Disabled lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Chapter 3 Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ISCT Support (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable ISCT support.
Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North Bridge chipset, South Bridge chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot System Agent Configuration PCH Configuration ME Configuration Security Exit System Agent (SA) Parameters. Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor. CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device. 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 aslo to improving personal productivity. PCI-Express Graphics 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. Step 1.
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. Chapter 3 Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.
Step 4. Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7/8. 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. Show the path of the setting location Display devices Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Search Control Panel Screen Resolution Change the apprearance of your displays 3 Display: 1.
Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Search Control Panel Screen Resolution Change the apprearance of your displays 3 2 1 Display: 4. AL1717 Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (recommended) Orientation: Landscape Multiple displays: Disconnect this display Chapter 3 ! Detect 4 You must select Apply before making additional changes.
PCH Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case Open Warning Chassis Opened Disabled No Security Exit Select AC Power state when Power is re-applied after a power failure. lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
ME Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Management Engine Technology Configuration ME Control ME FW Version Security Exit Enable/Disable ME Firmware Enabled 9.0.10.1372 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Chapter 3 Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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. Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot CPU OverClocking Configuration North Bridge Configuration Memory Configuration Over Voltage Configuration Spread Spectrum Security Exit Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum.
IA Core Current (Maximum) This item allows you to set IA Core Current Max. 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. Runtime Turbo Enable (Disabled) This item shows CPU supports runtime turbo or not. Boot Performance Mode (Max Non-Turbo Perfor...
North Bridge Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Boot Graphics Core Ratio Limit Security Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit 24 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Chapter 3 Main Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit (24) This item allows you to control the internal GFX core ratio.
Memory Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Memory Information Memory RC Version Memory Frequency Total Memory 1.4.0.
Advanced Chipset M.I.B. III Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Enh Interleave Support RI Support DLL Weak Lock Support Mc Lock CMD Tri-State Memory Scrambler MRC Fast Boot Memory Remap Memory Thermal Management DDR PowerDown and idle counter Refresh 2x Mode Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled BIOS Disabled Boot Security Exit Enable or disable 2xRef when warm and Hot 2-iNC enables 2xRef when Hot.
Mc Lock (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable capacity to lock MC registers or not. CMD Tri-State (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the CMD Tri-State (ending of the training). Memory Scrambler (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the memory scrambler. MRC Fast Boot (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the WRC fast boot. Memory Remap (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G.
Over Voltage Configuration Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Advanced Ch0WriteVref Ch1WriteVref ChVrefCA ChReadVref Chipset 0.750 V 0.750 V 0.750 V 0.750 V M.I.B.
CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive Voltage Target(mV) (0) This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT Adaptive voltage target from 0 to 2000mV. CPU/RING/Cache/GT Voltage Mode (Adaptive) This item allows you to set the CPU/RING/Cache/GT voltage mode. CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD Voltage Offset(mV) (0) This item allows you to adjust the CPU/RING/Cache/GT/UNCORE/IOA/IOD voltage offset from -1000 to 998mV. Offset Prefix (-/+) This item allows you to select the offset value as positive (+) or negative (-).
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) i7-4765T CPU @ 2.00GHz This is display-only field and displays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system.
Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B.
Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Main Advanced Chipset Administrator Password Status User Password Status M.I.B. III Not Install Not Install Boot Security Exit Set Administrator Password Administrator Password Secure Boot Setup Disabled Disabled lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset Back to EZ Mode M.I.B. III Boot Security Exit Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Chapter 3 Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Updating the BIOS 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.
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Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8 The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit. Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup window.
Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Chapter 4 2. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.
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. 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.
eSF eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature. It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. eDLU Chapter 4 ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online.
Chapter 5 AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Support This motherboard supports the AMD CrossFireXTM Technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. Requirements 1 2 3 4 Two identical CrossFireXTM ready graphic cards are needed for the setup of 2-way CrossFireXTM configuration. You would need one CrossfireXTM bridge cable. Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology.
The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM: • • • • Install AMD graphic card driver. Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box. check the “Enable CrossFireXTM” item. Click Apply button.
Chapter 6 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.
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.
75 If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screen Yes Check if monitor has display Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. - need to CLRCMOS. HDD problem.
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