ECS H55H-M2

Preface
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
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Version 1.0A
Disclaimer
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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 publication 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 installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
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 H55H-M2 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1156
Chipset	Intel H55
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory	16 GB
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC662
Memory Slots	2
SATA Ports	6
USB Ports	12
Video Outputs	HDMI, DVI
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1
Audio	6-channel

Summary

Installing the Motherboard

CPU and Hardware Installation

Details the process of installing the CPU and other essential hardware components.

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing Memory Modules

Provides instructions on how to install DDR3 SDRAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Expansion Slots and Add-on Cards

Explains the function of PCI Express and PCI slots for adding expansion cards.

Connecting Optional and IO Devices

Installing SATA Hard Drive

Provides instructions for connecting SATA hard drives to the motherboard.

Connecting Case Components

Front Panel Header Details

Using BIOS

Resetting Default CMOS Values

Standard CMOS Setup Configuration

SATA Configuration Options

Advanced System Setup

Covers advanced system settings related to CPU, memory, and system features.

Advanced Chipset Setup

Explains settings for the chipset, including memory allocation and graphics features.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Power Management Setup

Details settings for system power management, including suspend modes and wake-up events.

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitors system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Smart Fan Function Control

Controls and adjusts CPU and system fan speeds based on temperature.

M.I.B. II (Intelligent BIOS) Settings

Password Management

Updating the BIOS

Provides instructions on how to download and install updated BIOS versions.

Using the Motherboard Software

Automated Software Installation

Running Software Setup

Manual Software Installation

Trouble Shooting

Assembly Startup Problems

Addresses common issues when the system fails to power up or display during assembly.

No Display with Power On

Provides steps to diagnose issues where the system powers on but shows no display.

Sudden Shutdowns During Boot

Discusses potential causes for sudden system shutdowns during boot, like overheating.

Post-Use Startup Problems

Offers solutions for startup issues that may arise after extended use.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

Offers a visual guide to systematically diagnose and resolve common PC problems.

POST Code Checkpoints Explained

Details the POST checkpoints and their descriptions during the BIOS pre-boot process.