ECS H81H3-M

H81H3-M USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
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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 H81H3-M Specifications

General

Brand	ECS
Model	H81H3-M
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Preface and Compliance

Copyright

Legal protection for the publication, illustrations, and software.

Disclaimer

Information subject to change without notice, no warranties implied.

Trademark Recognition

Acknowledges registered trademarks of Microsoft and Intel.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Compliance statement for Class B digital devices per FCC Rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Statement of compliance with relevant FCC and EMC directives.

About the Manual

Outlines the structure and content of the user manual chapters.

Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Overview of the H81H3-M motherboard, its features and compatibility.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard components and interfaces.

Motherboard Components

Diagram and labeling of the motherboard's physical components and connectors.

IO Ports

Description and connection details for the motherboard's rear input/output ports.

Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines to follow before and during motherboard installation.

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis

Step-by-step guide for physically mounting the motherboard into a computer case.

Checking Jumper Settings

Instructions for verifying and configuring motherboard jumpers, including CMOS reset.

Installing the Processor

Detailed steps for correctly installing the CPU into the LGA1150 socket.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Guide for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

Installing Memory Modules

Instructions for inserting DDR3 RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Installing Add-on Cards

How to install expansion cards into PCI and PCI Express slots.

Connecting Optional Devices

Guidance on connecting various internal and external devices to motherboard headers.

Installing a SATA Hard Drive

Steps for connecting SATA hard drives to the motherboard.

Connecting Case Components

Connecting front panel connectors, power supply, and fans to the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Introduction to the BIOS setup utility and its purpose.

Entering the Setup Utility

How to access the BIOS setup screen during system startup.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings and loading default values.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Explanation of keyboard keys used for navigating the BIOS interface.

Key BIOS Menus Overview

Overview of major BIOS configuration menus including Main, Advanced, Chipset, M.I.B. III, Boot, Security, and Exit.

Updating the BIOS

Step-by-step guide for downloading and installing a new BIOS version.

Chapter 4: Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing Drivers and Software

Guide for using the DVD-ROM's auto-run feature to install drivers and software.

Manual Installation of Drivers

Alternative method for installing drivers via Windows Explorer if auto-install fails.

System Utilities (eSF, eDLU, eBLU)

Utility descriptions for fan control (eSF), driver updates (eDLU), and BIOS updates (eBLU).

Chapter 5: Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

Solutions for common issues encountered when first assembling the PC.

Start up problems after prolong use

Tips for resolving startup issues that may arise after extended PC usage.

Maintenance and care tips

Recommended practices for maintaining and caring for the motherboard.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve common PC startup and operation issues.