Spectra H11H4-II1 - User Manual

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 1.0
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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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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
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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 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.

Spectra H11H4-II1 Specifications

General

Brand	Spectra
Model	H11H4-II1
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introducing the Motherboard

Motherboard Introduction

Welcome message and overview of the motherboard's capabilities and target market.

Key Features

Details key features of the motherboard's processor, chipset, memory, and audio components.

Ethernet LAN Capabilities

Expansion Slot Options

Integrated I;O Ports

BIOS Firmware Overview

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for CPU, chipset, memory, slots, storage, audio, LAN, and I/O.

Chapter 2: Installing the Motherboard

Installation Safety Precautions

Lists essential safety measures to follow when handling and installing the motherboard.

Mounting the Motherboard

Provides instructions and illustrations for physically mounting the motherboard inside the computer case.

Jumper Settings Configuration

Explains how to correctly set motherboard jumpers for system configuration.

Setting Motherboard Jumpers

Hardware Installation Guide

Details the installation procedures for essential hardware components like CPU and memory.

CPU Installation Process

Step-by-step guide with illustrations for safely installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

Memory Module Installation

Instructions on how to correctly install DDR4 SDRAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Expansion Slot Usage

Add-on Card Installation

Guides on how to install expansion cards like graphics or network cards into the slots.

Optional Device Connections

Front Panel USB 2.0 Header

Front Panel USB 2.0 Port

SATA Hard Drive Installation

Guides on how to install SATA hard drives using the provided cables and connectors.

Connecting External I;O Devices

Connecting Internal Case Components

Instructions for connecting internal case components like fans, switches, and LEDs to motherboard headers.

24-Pin Power Cable Connection

Details on connecting the standard ATX 24-pin power supply connector to the motherboard.

4-Pin CPU Power Cable

Explains how to connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power connector for CPU power.

Front Panel Header Guide

Reset Switch Connection

Power Switch Connection

Chapter 3: Using BIOS

BIOS Setup Utility Overview

Accessing BIOS Setup

Explains how to access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing a specific key during boot.

BIOS Navigation Keys

BIOS Main Menu

Advanced BIOS Settings

Introduces the advanced settings section of the BIOS, cautioning users about potential system impact.

LAN Configuration in BIOS

PC Health Monitoring

Explains how to monitor system hardware health parameters like temperature, voltages, and fan speeds.

Smart Fan Control

Fan Mode Selection

Power Management Settings

ACPI Sleep State Configuration

CPU Configuration Options

Provides settings for configuring CPU-related features like Hyper-Threading and Virtualization.

SATA Controller Configuration

Covers configuration options for SATA controllers, including mode and device settings.

USB Device Configuration

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 BIOS Settings

Serial Port 2 BIOS Settings

Serial Port 3 BIOS Settings

Serial Port 4 BIOS Settings

Serial Port 5 BIOS Settings

Serial Port 6 BIOS Settings

PCH Configuration Settings

BIOS Security Settings

Enables setting administrator and user passwords, and configuring secure boot options.

BIOS Boot Sequence

Covers settings for boot sequence, operating system selection, and boot mode.

Exiting BIOS Setup

Updating Motherboard BIOS

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

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Assembly Startup Problems

Addresses issues encountered when the system does not power up or display output after initial assembly.

Post-Use Startup Issues

Provides tips for resolving startup issues that may occur after the PC has been in use for some time.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

A visual guide to help diagnose and resolve common hardware and startup problems.