ECS B75H2-M - User Manual

B75H2-M USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
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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 manufac-
turer 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 publica-
tion 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 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.

ECS B75H2-M Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel B75
Memory Slots	2
Maximum Memory	16 GB
Memory Standard	DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 1 x PCI
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0
Storage Interfaces	1 x SATA III
Audio	Realtek ALC662
LAN	Realtek 8111E
Video Outputs	VGA, DVI-D, HDMI

Summary

Preface

Copyright

This publication is protected under international copyright laws. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

Information is subject to change without notice. Manufacturer disclaims warranties.

Trademark Recognition

Lists registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corporation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Equipment compliance with FCC rules for Class B digital devices.

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Introduction to the B75H2-M motherboard and its design for LGA1155 processors.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package, such as manual, cables, and shield.

Specifications

Details CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slots, Storage, Audio, LAN, and I/O port specifications.

Motherboard Components

Diagram and labeled list of the physical components and connectors on the motherboard.

I;O Ports

Description and illustration of the rear panel and front panel I/O ports.

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures to follow before and during motherboard installation.

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis

Steps for physically mounting the ATX motherboard into a computer chassis.

Checking Jumper Settings

Illustrates the location and configuration of motherboard jumpers like CLR_CMOS and ME_UNLOCK.

Installing Hardware

Guidance on installing essential hardware components like the processor, memory, and cards.

Connecting Optional Devices

Details on connecting various optional devices like FDD, SATA, USB, and audio headers.

Installing a SATA Hard Drive

Procedure for connecting Serial ATA hard drives to the motherboard.

Connecting Case Components

Instructions for connecting case fans, power supply connectors, and front panel headers.

Front Panel Header

Explanation of the front panel header for connecting switches and LEDs.

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Overview of the BIOS Setup Utility for configuring system parameters.

The Standard Configuration

Discussion on default BIOS settings and when to use the Setup Utility.

Entering the Setup Utility

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup Utility during system startup.

BIOS Navigation Keys

List of keyboard keys used for navigating and operating the BIOS setup interface.

Main Menu

Displays basic system information and provides access to submenus.

Advanced Menu

Provides access to advanced system configuration options.

Power Menu

System power management settings including ACPI features and wake-up options.

Authentication Menu

Settings related to secure boot mode control.

Security Menu

Options for setting supervisor and user passwords, and TPM configuration.

Boot Options Menu

Configuration for boot device priority and execution of OpROMs.

Exit Menu

Options for saving changes, discarding changes, and loading default settings.

Updating the BIOS

Procedure for downloading and installing updated BIOS versions.

Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

Troubleshooting steps for issues when the system does not power up or display.

Start up problems after prolong use

Tips for resolving startup issues that may occur after extended usage.

Maintenance and care tips

Basic care guidelines to prolong the life and performance of the motherboard.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

Visual guide to diagnose and resolve common PC startup and operational problems.