This document is a user manual for the DURATHON Z H310H5-M2/H310H5-M2DV motherboard, providing comprehensive information on its features, installation, BIOS setup, software usage, and troubleshooting.
Function Description:
The DURATHON Z H310H5-M2/H310H5-M2DV is a high-performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1151 socket for Intel® Coffee Lake processors. It serves as the central component of a computer system, connecting and enabling communication between various hardware components. The motherboard facilitates the installation of a CPU, memory modules, storage devices, and expansion cards, allowing users to build or upgrade their PC systems. It also includes integrated features such as audio, LAN, and multiple I/O ports for connectivity.
Important Technical Specifications:
- CPU: LGA1151 socket for Intel® Coffee Lake processors, supporting CPUs up to 65W. Users are advised to check the ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
- Chipset: Intel® H310 Chipset.
- Memory: Dual-channel DDR4 memory architecture with 2 x 288-pin DDR4 LONG DIMM sockets, supporting up to 32 GB of DDR4 2666/2400 MHz SDRAM. A memory support list is available on the ECS website.
- Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen3 slot and 1 x PCI Express x1 Gen2 slot.
- Storage: Supported by Intel® H310 Express Chipset, with 4 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices.
- Audio: Realtek ALC662 6-CH High Definition audio CODEC, compliant with HD audio specification.
- LAN: Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Lan.
- Rear Panel I/O:
- 1 x PS/2 mouse & keyboard combo connector (green/purple).
- 1 x HDMI or DVI (for H310H5-M2DV only) port.
- 1 x D-sub port (VGA port).
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports.
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 ports.
- 1 x RJ45 LAN connector.
- 1 x Audio 6-ch jacks (line-in, line-out, microphone).
- Internal I/O Connectors & Headers:
- 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector.
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector.
- 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector.
- 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector.
- 1 x Front USB 3.1 Gen1 header (2 Ports).
- 1 x Front USB 2.0 header (2 Ports).
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.
- 1 x Front Panel audio header.
- 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header.
- 1 x Trusted platform module header (TPM).
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper.
- 1 x Buzzer header.
- 1 x Case open header.
- System BIOS: AMI BIOS with 128Mb SPI Flash ROM, supporting Plug and Play, STR (S3)/ STD (S4), Hardware Monitor, Audio, LAN (can be disabled in BIOS). Features F7 hotkey for boot up devices option, ACPI & DMI support, and PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (PS2 KB Model only).
- AP Support: Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*. *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required for these features.
- Form Factor: Micro ATX Size, 190mm x 170mm.
Usage Features:
- Installation: The manual provides detailed instructions for installing the motherboard in a chassis, checking jumper settings (including Clear CMOS), installing the processor, CPU cooler, memory modules, add-on cards (PCI Express x16 for graphics, PCI Express x1), SATA hard drives, and connecting case components (CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, ATX_POWER, ATX12V, Buzzer, Front Panel USB 2.0, TPM, Case Open, Front Panel Audio, Front Panel Switch/LED).
- BIOS Setup Utility: The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility allows users to configure system parameters, including hard drives, diskette drives, peripherals, video display type, password protection, and power management features.
- Navigation: BIOS navigation keys include ESC (exit menu), arrow keys (scroll), +/- (change option), Enter (select), F1 (general help), F2 (previous value), F3 (optimized defaults), and F4 (save & exit). The GUI BIOS also supports mouse operation.
- Main Menu: Displays BIOS information, allows setting system language, date, and time.
- Advanced Menu: Configures CPU and other system settings, including LAN Configuration (enable/disable Onboard LAN Controller), PC Health Status (monitor critical voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, Smart Fan Function settings), Power Management Setup (Resume By PME, USB, PS2 KB/MS, RTC Alarm, EUP Function, Power LED Type), ACPI Settings (ACPI Sleep State), CPU Configuration (Hyper-Threading, Active Processor Cores, Limit CPUID Maximum, Intel(VMX) Virtualization Technology, Package C State limit, Enhanced Halt (C1E), Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology), SATA Configuration (SATA Mode, SATA Port configuration), USB Configuration (All USB Devices, Legacy USB Support), Super IO Configuration (Super IO Chip information), and Trusted Computing (TPM Support, Active PCR banks, SHA-1/SHA256 PCR Bank, Pending operation, Platform/Storage/Endorsement Hierarchy, TPM 2.0 Device Selection, ME FW Version, TPM 20 InterfaceType).
- Chipset Menu: Allows setting clock speed and system bus for the North Bridge chipset and other system. Includes System Agent Configuration (Initiate Graphic Adapter, IGD Memory, DVMT/FIXED Memory, IGD Multi-Monitor).
- Tweak Menu: Provides options for CPU OverClocking Configuration (EIST, Turbo Boost, Power Limit 1/2/3/4 Override, CPU Ratio, Core Ratio Limit Override).
- Security Menu: Sets administrator and user passwords, and configures Secure Boot (System Mode state, Secure Boot state, Secure Boot Mode).
- Boot Menu: Configures boot options, including Operating system select, Launch PXE/Storage OpROM, Fast Boot, Bootup NumLock State, Quiet Boot, Update System BIOS, Boot mode select, Boot Option Priorities, UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities, and UEFI USB Key Drive BBS Priorities.
- Exit Menu: Allows exiting system setup with or without saving changes, resetting to defaults, saving/restoring user defaults, and selecting boot devices.
- BIOS Update: Instructions are provided for updating the BIOS, including changing BIOS protection jumper settings, disabling Firmware Write Protect, preparing a bootable device, downloading Flash Utility and BIOS file, and executing the update.
- Motherboard Software:
- Auto-installing under Windows 10: The DVD-ROM automatically loads an installation screen with options for Setup, Utilities, Browse CD, and Exit.
- Manual Installation: Drivers can be installed manually through Windows Explorer if auto-install fails.
- ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility):
- eSF (Smart Fan): Provides an easy way to adjust fan speed based on system loading and temperature, with five modes (Normal, Quiet, Silent, Manual, Custom) without entering BIOS.
- eDLU (Driver Live Update): Simplifies driver updates by listing the latest drivers online for download and installation.
- eBLU (BIOS Live Update): Facilitates faster and easier BIOS updates by listing the latest BIOS versions for installation.
Maintenance Features:
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section for start-up problems during assembly and after prolonged use.
- Assembly Problems: Addresses issues like system not powering up (fans not running), power on but no display, and PC suddenly shutting down. Tips include checking connections, removing foreign objects, inspecting CPU socket pins, and listening for beep codes (memory or VGA issues).
- Prolonged Use Problems: Suggests clearing CMOS, cleaning CPU cooler fan, checking power connections, removing/testing components (HDD, optical drive, DDR memory), and inspecting for abnormal components.
- Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart: A visual guide to diagnose common start-up issues.
- Care Tips:
- Ensure proper ventilation and airflow.
- Keep the computer in a cool, dry place, away from dust, direct sunlight, and high moisture.
- Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan.
- Turn on the computer regularly in hot/humid weather to circulate air.
- Consider adding more memory to reduce hard drive loading.
- Ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin from the wall outlet to reduce voltage fluctuation.
The manual emphasizes safety precautions during installation, such as wearing a grounding strap, discharging static electricity, and unplugging the power cord. It also notes that the information is subject to change without notice and advises users to visit the manufacturer's website for updated information and CPU/memory support lists.
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