ECS H67H2-M User Manual

Preface
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.
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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 governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-
facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ECS H67H2-M Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	LGA 1155
Chipset	Intel H67
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory	32GB
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Storage Interfaces	4 x SATA 3Gb/s, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0
Video Outputs	VGA, DVI, HDMI
Audio	Realtek ALC892

Summary

Preface and Compliance Information

Copyright, Disclaimer, and Trademarks

Legal notices regarding copyright, disclaimer, and trademarks.

FCC Compliance Guidelines

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement.

About the Manual

Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard

Overview of motherboard features and components.

Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard

Guide to installing motherboard components and safety.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

Instructions for navigating and configuring the BIOS setup.

Chapter 4: Using Motherboard Software

Procedures for installing drivers and utilities.

Chapter 5: Setting Up eJIFFY

Steps to install and configure the eJIFFY fast boot feature.

Chapter 6: RAID Configurations

Guide to configuring RAID sets using Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Common system start-up and operational problems and solutions.

Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Introduction and Features

General introduction and key features of the motherboard.

Motherboard Specifications Overview

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Motherboard Component Identification

Identification and description of motherboard components.

Installing the Motherboard

Installation Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for motherboard installation.

Computer Case Selection and Installation

Guidelines for case selection and physical motherboard installation.

Motherboard Features Details

Processor, Chipset, and Memory Features

Details on processor, chipset, memory, and audio features.

Connectivity and BIOS Firmware

Gigabit LAN and Expansion Slots

Information on Gigabit LAN and available expansion slots.

Integrated I/O Ports and BIOS Overview

Details on integrated I/O ports and BIOS firmware features.

Detailed Motherboard Specifications

CPU, Chipset, and Expansion Slot Specifications

Specifications for CPU, Chipset, and expansion slots.

Memory, Storage, and I/O Specifications

Specifications for memory, storage, LAN, and rear panel I/O.

Internal Connectors and System BIOS

Internal I/O and Connector Details

Specifications for internal I/O connectors and headers.

System BIOS Features and Form Factor

Information on System BIOS features and motherboard form factor.

Using BIOS - Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Utility Overview

Explanation of the BIOS Setup Utility's purpose and functions.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

Procedure for accessing the BIOS setup utility during system boot.

BIOS Configuration Options

Resetting CMOS Default Values

How to reset BIOS settings to factory defaults.

BIOS Navigation Keys and Main Menu

Key navigation controls and main menu structure of the BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Advanced Menu Configuration Options

Configuration options within the Advanced BIOS menu.

LAN and eJIFFY Configuration

Settings for onboard LAN controller and eJIFFY feature.

PC Health and Power Management

PC Health Status Monitoring

Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Smart Fan Control and Power Management

Settings for CPU fan speed control and system power management.

CPU and SATA Configuration

CPU Configuration Details

Details and settings for CPU features and operation.

SATA Configuration Options

Settings for selecting SATA mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID).

USB, TPM, and Chipset Settings

USB and TPM Configuration

Settings for USB ports, controllers, and TPM support.

Chipset Menu - North and South Bridge

Configuration options for North and South bridge chipsets.

Performance Tuning and Boot Options

M.I.B III Menu - Clock and Performance Tuning

Settings for clock speed, system bus, and CPU performance tuning.

Boot Menu Configuration

Settings for boot device priorities and NumLock state.

Security and Saving Changes

Security Menu - Administrator Password

Options for setting administrator and user passwords.

Save & Exit Menu Options

Procedures for saving changes and exiting the BIOS setup.

Updating the BIOS

BIOS Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide to downloading and installing BIOS updates.

Motherboard Software Installation

Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Contents

Description of software and drivers provided on the support disc.

Automatic and Manual Software Installation

Procedures for installing drivers and utilities automatically or manually.

Setting Up eJIFFY

eJIFFY Introduction and Activation

Overview and activation process for the eJIFFY fast boot feature.

eJIFFY Installation and Usage

Steps to install, configure, and use the eJIFFY interface.

RAID Configuration Procedures

RAID Set Creation Prerequisites

Preparation steps and items needed before creating a RAID set.

Entering RAID BIOS Utility

Procedure to enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility.

Creating and Deleting RAID Volumes

Step-by-step guide to creating and deleting RAID volumes.

Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

How to revert disks from RAID configuration to Non-RAID.

Troubleshooting System Issues

Start-up Problems During Assembly

Solutions for system power and display issues during assembly.

Start-up Problems After Prolonged Use

Troubleshooting steps for issues after extended system use.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve system issues.