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ECS Z77H2-A3 User Manual

ECS Z77H2-A3
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Z77H2-A3 USER MANUAL
Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected
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 2.0
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.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

ECS Z77H2-A3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandECS
ModelZ77H2-A3
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

General overview of the motherboard and its features.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines to follow before installation.

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis

Steps for mounting the motherboard into a computer chassis.

Checking Jumper Settings

Location and function of motherboard jumpers.

Installing Hardware

General section for installing various hardware components.

Installing the Processor

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler and fan.

Installing Memory Modules

Guide for inserting DDR3 memory modules into slots.

Installing Add-on Cards

How to install expansion cards into PCI/PCIe slots.

Connecting Optional Devices

Guide for connecting internal motherboard headers.

Installing a SATA Hard Drive

Steps to connect SATA hard drives to the motherboard.

Connecting Case Components

Connecting power supply and case fan headers.

Front Panel Header

Details on connecting front panel switches and LEDs.

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Overview of the BIOS Setup Utility and its functions.

Entering the Setup Utility

How to access the BIOS setup menu.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

Procedures for loading default BIOS settings.

Using BIOS

General guide to navigating the BIOS interface.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Explains keyboard shortcuts for BIOS navigation.

Language

Setting the display language for the BIOS.

Default

Option to load default BIOS settings.

Boot

Configuring boot device priorities and modes.

Advanced

Accessing advanced system configuration settings.

LAN Configuration

Settings for the onboard LAN controller.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Power Management Setup

Configuring system power saving features.

ACPI Configuration

Settings related to ACPI sleep states.

CPU Configuration

Options for configuring CPU features and settings.

SATA Configuration

Configuring SATA mode and port settings.

USB Configuration

Settings for USB devices and legacy support.

Super IO Configuration

Configuration for Super IO chip and serial ports.

Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology

Settings for Intel Rapid Start Technology.

Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology

Settings for Intel Smart Connect Technology.

Chipset Menu

Settings for North/South chipsets and system.

PCH Configuration

Configuration settings for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub).

ME Configuration

Configuration settings for the Management Engine.

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

Overclocking and system bus configuration tools.

Chipset OverClocking Configuration

Settings for memory multiplier and timings.

Security Menu

Setting administrator and user passwords.

Save & Exit Menu

Options for saving changes and exiting BIOS setup.

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8

Guide to installing drivers from the support DVD.

Running Setup

Step-by-step process for running the installation.

Manual Installation

Installing drivers manually using Windows Explorer.

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

Overview of ECS Intelligent EZ Utility software.

eSF (Smart Fan)

Utility for adjusting fan speed based on system conditions.

eDLU

Utility for updating motherboard drivers online.

eBLU

Utility for updating the motherboard BIOS.

eOC

Tool for system overclocking and performance tuning.

Chapter 5 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID Configuration

Before creating a RAID set

Items and steps required before creating a RAID set.

Entering Intel® Matrix Storage Manager RAID BIOS utility

How to access the Intel RAID BIOS utility.

Creating a RAID set

Step-by-step guide to creating a RAID volume.

Deleting a RAID set

Procedure for removing a RAID set.

Resetting disks to Non-RAID

Method to reset RAID disks to their original state.

Exiting Setup

How to exit the Intel RAID BIOS utility.

Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

Troubleshooting initial PC startup issues.

Start up problems after prolong use

Diagnosing startup issues after extended use.

Maintenance and care tips

Basic tips for maintaining the motherboard's longevity.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose common PC problems.

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