ECS Q77H2-M User manual

Q77H2-MUSERMANUAL
Preface
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FederalCommunicationsCommission(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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DeclarationofConformity
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.
CanadianDepartmentofCommunications
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
Installing the Motherboard
Introducing the Motherboard
Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
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
AbouttheManual
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This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
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..........................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................16
Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................22
Connecting Case Components........................................................23
Front Panel Header................................................................25
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.......................................................27
Using BIOS.........................................................................................28
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................29
Main Menu.............................................................................30
Advanced Menu......................................................................31
Power Menu............................................................................40
Authentication Menu..............................................................42
Security Menu.........................................................................43
Boot Options Menu.................................................................45
Exit Menu...............................................................................46
Updating the BIOS......................................................................47

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Chapter 4 49
Trouble Shooting 49
Start up problems during assembly..............................................49
Start up problems after prolong use............................................50
Maintenance and care tips..............................................................50
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................51

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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
Q77H2-M 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.
Thank you for choosing the Q77H2-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high per-
formance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket
for 2nd/3 rd Generation Intel®Sandy/Ivy Bridge processors for high-end business or
personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel®Q77 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
Q77 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading periph-
eral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/
1333 SDRAM. One PCI slot is supported, fully compliant with PCI rev 2.2 specification
at 33MHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graph-
ics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 3.0.
And one PCI Express x16 slot (with x4 connectivity) is supported, is compliant with all
PCIe x1 device of AVLC, it has independent video out when install a VGA card. In
addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is supported, is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller
Interface) compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at
the back panel and three USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports) and
four USB 3.0 ports (two USB 3.0 ports at the back panel and one USB 3.0 header
supports additional two USB 3.0 ports).
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one D-sub (VGA) port, one Se-
rial port (COM1), one Display port, one HDMI port, one LAN port, four USB 2.0 ports,
two USB 3.0 ports, and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone.
In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors and four SATA
3.0Gb/s connectors.

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CPU
Specifications
• Intel®Q77 Chipset
Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333 DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 1 x PCI Express x16
• 1 x PCI Express x16 (with x4 connectivity)
• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
• 1 x PCI slot
• Supported by Intel®Q77 Express Chipset
- 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port
• 1 x Serial port (COM1)
• 1 x Display port
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, line out and microphone)
Rear Panel I/O
LAN • Intel®82579LM
• Realtek ALC662VD 6-Ch HD audio CODEC
Audio
• LGA1155 socket for 2nd/3 rd Generation Intel®Sandy/Ivy Bridge
processors
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX_12V Power Supply connector
• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 4 x SATA II 3.0Gb/s connectors
• 2 x SATA III 6.0Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Front panel switch/LED header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional six USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional two USB 3.0 ports
• 1 x Onboard Serial port header (COM2)
• 1 x Clear CMOS header with jumper
• 1 x Onboard parallel port header (PRINTER)
• 1 x Floppy Disk header
• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header
• 1 x Opened Chassis detective header
• 1 x BIOS flash protect header with jumper
Internal I/O
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• 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
• Supports Multi-Language
• F12 hot key for boot up devices option
• Supports Dual/Triple Display
System BIOS
Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 244mm x 244mm

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Motherboard Components

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Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Su
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orts the LGA1155 socket for 2nd
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3rd Generation
Intel®Sandy/Ivy Bridge Processor
2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3. DDR3_1~4 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
(Channel A: DIMM1~2 Channel B: DIMM3~4)
4. LPT Onboard parallel port header
5. FDD Floppy Disk header
6. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
7. BZ1 Buzzer
8. USB3F Front panel USB 3.0 connector
9. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
10. SATA3~6 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
11. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
12. CASE Opened Chassis detective header
13. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS header with jumper
14. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
15. BIOS_WP BIOS flash protect header with jumper
16. F_USB2~4 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
18. PCIEX16_2 PCI Express x16 slot (runs at X4 mode)
19. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot
20. PCIE PCI Express x1 slot
21. PCIEX16_1 PCI Express x16 slot
22. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
23. COM2 Onboard serial port header
24. ATX_12V Auxiliary 4-pin power connector

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I/O Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect the PS/2 Keyboard.
3. Serial Port (COM1)
Use the COM1 port to connect the serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.
4. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
5. Display Port (DP)
You can connect the display device to the display port.
6. HDMI Port
You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.
7. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
8. LAN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
Link LED
LAN Port
9. USB 3.0 Ports
Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 3.0 devices.
10. Line-in (blue)
It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio
devices for audio input.
11. Line-out (green)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.
12. Microphone (pink)
It is used to connect to a microphone.
Transmission
Speed LAN LED Status Description
OFF No data
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
OFF No data
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Orange Link
Activity LED
Link LED
100M
Giga
Activity 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 an ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a chassis that
accommodates this form 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.
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

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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing the Processor
• This motherboard has an LGA1155 socket.
• When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of
the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
• You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend you do not over-clock processor or other compo-
nents to run faster than their rated speed.
• The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Press the hook of lever down with your thumb and pull it to the right
side to release it from retention tab.
B. Lift the tail of the load lever and rotate the load plate to fully open
position.
C. Grasp the edge of the package substrate. Make sure pin 1 indicator
is on your bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the package
carefully into the socket by purely vertical motion.

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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-
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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 LGA1155 socket.
• The following illustration shows how to install CPU fan.

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2-4-3. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates four memory modules. It can support
four 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 four slots. Total memory
capacity is 32 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
fits in place correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
The four DDR3 memory sockets (DDR3_1, DDR3_2, DDR3_3 and DDR3_4) are divided
into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR3_1, DDR3_2
Channel B: DDR3_3, DDR3_4

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Recommend memory configuration
Model Sockets
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1 DIMM ~ Populated ~ ~
1 DIMM ~ ~ ~ Populated
2 DIMMs ~ Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs Populated Populated ~ Populated
3 DIMMs ~ Populated Populated Populated
4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated
Due to Intel CPU spec definition, please follow the table above for
recommended memory configuration.
1. For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users give
priority to the white DIMMs (DDR3_2/DDR3_4) when installing DIMMs.
2. We suggest users not to mix memory type. It is recommended to use the
same brand and type memory on this motherboard.

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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_1 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 3.0.
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 v2.2 compliant.
PCI Slot
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 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE Slot
PCIEX16_2 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot runs at x4 mode, which is fully compli-
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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 to the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot

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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
1FDD5CASE
2 LPT 6 F_USB2~4
3 USB3F 7 F_AUDIO
4 SATA1~6 8 COM2