ECS HDC-M

Preface
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0A
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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
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Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
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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 HDC-M Specifications

General

Brand	ECS
Model	HDC-M
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Installing the Motherboard

Specifications Overview

Provides a detailed list of the motherboard's technical specifications including CPU, memory, storage, and ports.

Motherboard Components Identification

Identifies and labels all major components and connectors on the motherboard.

Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines to follow when handling and installing the motherboard.

Motherboard Installation in Case

Provides steps for physically mounting the motherboard within the computer case.

Jumper Settings

Explains how to check and set motherboard jumpers for correct system configuration.

Installing Hardware

Provides instructions for installing internal hardware components onto the motherboard.

Expansion Slots

Describes the PCI and PCI Express slots for adding expansion cards.

Connecting Optional Devices

Covers connections for optional devices, I/O, and case components.

SATA Hard Drive Installation

Details the process and connectors for installing SATA hard drives.

Connecting IO Devices

Explains how to connect external peripherals to the motherboard's I/O ports.

Connecting Case Components

Guides on connecting internal case components like fans and power to the motherboard.

Front Panel Header

Explains how to connect front panel switches, LEDs, and headers to the motherboard.

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Entering the Setup Utility

Resetting CMOS Values

Explains how to reset CMOS values to default settings, often after hardware changes.

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

LAN Configuration

PC Health Status

Smart Fan Function

Power Management Setup

ACPI Settings

CPU Configuration

SATA Configuration

USB Configuration

Super IO Configuration

Chipset Menu

M.I.B III Menu

Boot Menu

Security Menu

Save & Exit Menu

Updating the BIOS

Provides instructions for downloading and installing updated BIOS firmware.

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing Software

Driver Installation

Utilities Installation

Manual Installation Guide

Utility Software Reference

Trouble Shooting

Startup Problems

Addresses common issues encountered during initial PC assembly and after prolonged use.

Maintenance and Care Tips

Troubleshooting Flowchart

Presents a visual flowchart to diagnose and resolve common system startup issues.