ECS H81H3-M3 User manual

H81H3-M3 USER MANUAL
Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
•Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
motherboard.
Hpage 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Hpage 7
Hpage 27
Hpage 61
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char-
acteristics of information technology equipment
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused
EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli-
ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
EN 55024 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics-
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electri-
cal business equipment
CE marking
About the Manual
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This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Chapter 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
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Chapter 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions..............................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................7
Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8
Installing Hardware...........................................................................9
Installing the Processor............................................................9
Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................11
Installing Memory Modules...................................................12
Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................13
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................15
Installing an FDD Drive............................................................22
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................23
Connecting Case Components........................................................24
Front Panel Header................................................................26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Pakage Contents..................................................................................1
Specifications......................................................................................2
Motherboard Components................................................................4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................6
Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility......................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................27
Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................28
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................28
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Chipset Menu..........................................................................46
M.I.B. III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu....................................49
Boot Menu...............................................................................55
Security Menu.........................................................................57

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Chapter 4 61
Using the Motherboard Software 61
Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8.......................................61
Running Setup........................................................................61
Manual Installation..........................................................................63
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................63
Chapter 5 65
Trouble Shooting 65
Start up problems during assembly..............................................65
Start up problems after prolong use............................................66
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................66
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................67
Exit Menu................................................................................58
Updating the BIOS......................................................................59

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H81H3-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150
socket for Intel®Haswell Processor.
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. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully con-
formed to PCI Express 2.0 Standard. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots and one PCI
slot are for extending usage.
It integrates USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 interface, supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports (four
USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports) and
optional four USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the rear panel and optional one USB
3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one VGA port, one DVI port, one
HDMI port, one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports and audio
jacks for microphone, line-in and 6-ch line-out.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s connec-
tors for expansion.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
H81H3-M3 Motherboard
Quick Installation Guide
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
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The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual
package items as standard.

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CPU
Specifications
• Intel®H81 Express Chipset
Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• 1 x PCI slot
• Supported by Intel®H81 Express Chipset
- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)
• 1 x DVI port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports (blue)
• 1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)
Rear Panel I/O
LAN • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN (co-lay 10/100 LAN)
• LGA1150 socket for Intel®Haswell Processor
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector (co-lay 3-pin)
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
(optional)
• 2 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 2 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 2 x COM headers
• 1 x Case open header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x CLR_CMOS header
• 1 x Front Panel audio header
• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header
• 1 x TPM header (optional)
• 1 x Parallel port header(LPT)
• 1 x FDD header (optional)
• 1 x USBPWR_R1 jumper header
• 1 x USBPWR_R2 jumper header
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• Realtek ALC662
- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
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• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)
• Supports Hardware Monitor
• Supports ACPI & DMI
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• Supports Dual Display (depends on display output)
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
• Support EZ BIOS (1024 x 768 resolution, GUI UEFI)
• Supports Multi-Language
• Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
System BIOS
Form Factor • Micro-ATX Size, 244mm x 200mm
• 1 x USBPWR_F1 jumper header
• 1 x USBPWR_F2 jumper header

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Motherboard Components

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Chapter 1
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket LGA1150 socket
2. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 Module slots
4. FDD Floppy disk header (optional)
5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. TPM Trusted Platform Module header (optional)
7. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 header (optional)
8. USBPWR_F2 Front panel USB power select jumper
9. SATA2_3~4 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
10. SATA3_1~2 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
12. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
13. CASE CASE open header
14. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
15. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
16. USBPWR_F1 Front panel USB power select jumper
17. COM1~2 Onboard serial port headers
18. LPT Printer Header
19. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot
20. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
21. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
22. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for graphics interface
23. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector (co-lay 3-pin)
24. USBPWR_R2 Rear USB3 power select jumper
25. USBPWR_R1 Rear USB/PS2/LAN power select jumper
26. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

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I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse (green)
Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard (purple)
Use this PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
4. DVI Port
You can connect the display device to the DVI port.
5. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
6. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
7. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
8. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
9. Line-in (blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
10. Line-out (lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
11. Microphone (pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
LAN LED Status Description
OFF No data
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 200 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage
from static electricity.
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.
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The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
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”.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before selecting
the 5VSB function.
3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1/F2 & USBPWR_R1/R2 cap
onto 2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.

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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an LGA1150 socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other compo-
nents to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right
side to release it from retention tab.
B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open
position.
C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator
is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package
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D. Rotate the load plate onto the package IHS (Intergraded Heat
Spreader). Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the
load plate. Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab. Then
the cover will flick automatically.
Please save and replace the cover onto the CPU socket if processor is re-
moved.

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A. Apply some thermal grease onto the contacted area between the
heatsink and the CPU, and make it to be a thin layer.
B. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the
motherboard. And make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan
connector.
C. Connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector.
2-4-2. Installing the CPU Cooler
• Install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the
motherboard and processor socket.
• Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the
clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
• To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heat sink instal-
lation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
• DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU.
• Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150 socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333.
• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
• You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory
capacity is 16 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

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2-4-4. Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can
increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks
that are not part of the basic system.
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Ex-
press graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for
the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have
to manually configure the card before installation.
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~2 Slots
This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus
standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a
supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this
board is PCI v2.3 compliant.
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Install the VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot
you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapt-
ers, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slotInstall the VGA Card in the PCI slot

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2-4-5. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
No. Components No. Components
1TPM 6F_USB1~2
2 USB3F 7 COM1~2
3 SATA2_3/4 & SATA3_1/2 8 LPT
4CASE9F_AUDIO
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-
cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-
up.
This Motherboard implements one USB 3.0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3.0
ports, which delivers 5Gb/s transfer rate.
2. USB3F: Front Panel USB 3.0 header
Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a micro con-
troller that can store secured information, and implementations of that specifica-
tion.
1. TPM: Trusted Platform Module header