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B85H3-M     USER MANUAL

Chapter 4

    

 69

Using the Motherboard Software

           

69

Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8......................................69

             

Running Setup..............................................

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.....................69

Manual Installation..........................................................................71
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).....................................71

Chapter 6

   75

Trouble Shooting

           75

Start up problems during assembly..............................................75

Start up problems after prolong use............................................76

Maintenance and care tips.................................

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Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................77

Chapter 5                                                                                                        73

AMD CrossFireX

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 Technology Support                                                          73

Requirements....................................................................................73
Installing CrossFireX

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 graphics cards......................................73

The Catalyst

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Control Center Dialog Box...................................74

Summary of Contents for B85H3-M

Page 1: ...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 interferen...

Page 2: ...board IntroducingtheMotherboard Provides information on us ing the BIOS Setup Utility Describes the motherboard software Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char acteristics of infor...

Page 3: ...ard Drive 24 ConnectingCaseComponents 25 Front Panel Header 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction 1 PakageContents 1 Specifications 2 Motherboard Compon...

Page 4: ...SUtilitySoftware IntelligentEZUtility 71 Chapter 6 75 Trouble Shooting 75 Startupproblemsduringassembly 75 Startupproblemsafterprolonguse 76 Maintenanceandcaretips 76 BasicTroubleshootingFlowchart 77...

Page 5: ...four USB 2 0 ports at rear panel and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports and four USB 3 0 ports two USB 3 0 ports at the rear panel and one USB 3 0 header supports additional tw...

Page 6: ...atest CPU support list Note Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list AMD CrossFireXTM Technology Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology The PCIEX16_S1 black color of PCIE x16 slot sup...

Page 7: ...Factor Supports eBLU 1 eDLU eSF 1 Cyberlink 2 Norton 2 Muzee 2 EZ Charger AP Support Note 1 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 is required 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports Gray head...

Page 8: ...Chapter 1 4 B85H3 M USER MANUAL Motherboard Components...

Page 9: ...ATA 6Gb s connectors 10 SATA5 6 Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors 11 F_PANEL Front panel switch LED header 12 F_USB1 Front panel USB 2 0 header Gray header supports EZ Charger 13 F_USB2 Front panel USB 2 0...

Page 10: ...the audio jacks to connect audio devices The D port is for stereo line in signal while the F port is for microphone in signal This motherboard supports 8 channel audio devices that correspond to the A...

Page 11: ...n the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wea...

Page 12: ...on shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings an...

Page 13: ...ge the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend you do not over clock processor or other compo nents to run faster than their rated speed The following illustration shows CPU install...

Page 14: ...IHS Intergraded Heat Spreader Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate Secure the load lever with the hook under retention tab Then the cover will flick automatically Plea...

Page 15: ...oard and processor socket Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges in case the fan casing and the clips cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components To achieve better airflow rates and h...

Page 16: ...at least one module in any of the four slots Total memory capacity is 32 GB Refer to the following to install the memory modules C The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the...

Page 17: ...d Populated Populated 4 DIMMs Populated Populated Populated Populated Due to Intel CPU spec definition please follow the table above for recommended memory configuration 1 For best performance and com...

Page 18: ...tandard The PCI slot on this board is PCI v3 0 compliant PCI1 Slot Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manu...

Page 19: ...slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network adapt ers you have to install drivers and software before...

Page 20: ...ting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices No Components No Components 1 USB3F 7 TPM 2 CASE 8 LPT 3 ME_UNLOCK 9 SPDIFO1 4 SATA1 4 10...

Page 21: ...system hang up This Motherboard implements one USB 3 0 header supporting 2 extra front USB 3 0 ports which delivers 5Gb s transfer rate 1 USB3F Front Panel USB 3 0 header 2 CASE Chassis Intrusion Dete...

Page 22: ...ATA 6 0Gb s device and SATA5 6 connectors support the Serial ATA 3 0Gb s device simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But m...

Page 23: ...0 ports Addition ally some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard 6 F_U...

Page 24: ...des an SPDIFO Sony Philips Digital Interface output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector 9 SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header This is a header that can be used to connect to t...

Page 25: ...Chapter 2 21 B85H3 M USER MANUAL 11 COM Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system 10 CIR Consumer Infrared Header...

Page 26: ...rence only AC 97 Audio Configuration To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented mi crophone a...

Page 27: ...r 2 23 B85H3 M USER MANUAL If you use AC 97 Front Panel please don t tick off Using Front Jack Detect If you use HD Audio Front Panel please tick off the option of Using Front Jack Detect For referenc...

Page 28: ...ow to install the SATA hard drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable You can connect eit...

Page 29: ...onents No Components 1 SYS_FAN 4 F_PANEL 2 CPU_FAN 5 SPK 3 ATX_POWER 6 ATX_12V After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the fol...

Page 30: ...to CPU_FAN Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1 1A 2 2A 26 4W max at 12V Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN 3 ATX_POWER ATX 24 pin Power Connect...

Page 31: ...tor allows you to connect to ATX v2 x power supply With ATX v2 x power supply users please note that when installing 24 pin power cable the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly Connectin...

Page 32: ...el mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary con tact switch that is normally ope...

Page 33: ...his chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we rec ommend that you read this chapt...

Page 34: ...enus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the...

Page 35: ...evious Value F3 Optimized Defaults F1 General Help ESC Exits the current menu Enter Select In this manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by an icon F4 Save Exit 1...

Page 36: ...Language English This item is used to set system language This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language date and time Choosethesystemdefault language Main Advance...

Page 37: ...Trusted Computing USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Intel R Rapid Start Technology Intel R Smart Connect Technology Intel ME BIOS Extension Configuration LAN Configuration The item in the menu...

Page 38: ...Defaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit CPU Temperature DTS 50 CPU Fan Speed 1541 RPM SystemFan Speed 0 RPM CPU Voltage 1 788V DIMM Voltage 1 512V TCCActivation Temperature DTS 100 Smart Fan Functi...

Page 39: ...sed to set the start PWM value of the smart fan This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan DeltaT 3 This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from g...

Page 40: ...LED This item shows the type of the Power LED Resume By PS2 MS Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 KB Disabled...

Page 41: ...he Advanced Menu page PCI Express 16X Speed Auto This item enables you to set the PCIe X16 speed Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Clic...

Page 42: ...uspend to RAM Sleep State default Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1...

Page 43: ...Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Number of cores to enable in each processor package CPU Configuration Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 50GHz EM64T Supported Processor Speed 28...

Page 44: ...virus related repair Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled When disabled a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology LakeTiny Feature Enabled Use thi...

Page 45: ...p Device Disabled ExternalSATA Disabled SATAPort3 SONY DVD RW ATAPI Spin Up Device Disabled ExternalSATA Disabled SATAPort4 ST3160815AS 160 0GB Spin Up Device Disabled ExternalSATA Disabled SATAPort5...

Page 46: ...nabled Current Status Information NO Security Device Found Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Ri...

Page 47: ...Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Se...

Page 48: ...et M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Set Paramete...

Page 49: ...to change device settings Device Mode ECP Mode This item shows the information of the device mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Cli...

Page 50: ...roller Press Esc to return to the Super IO Configuration page Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select...

Page 51: ...vious Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Intel R Rapid Start Technology Disabled Press Esc to return to the Advanced Menu page ISCT Support Disabled Use this item to enable...

Page 52: ...ed Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Inte...

Page 53: ...m and press Enter to view the following screen System Agent SA Parameters Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 Genera...

Page 54: ...splay devices It is not only to increase larger screen viewing but aslo to improving personal pro ductivity Step 1 Insert ECS drives DVD to run Auto setup or browse the DVD to install Intel chipset dr...

Page 55: ...rce 8400 GS Microsoft Corporation WDDM v1 1 and double click it Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2...

Page 56: ...nal changes Extenddesktoptothisdisplay Disconnect this display Step 4 Change the appearance of your displays under Windows 7 8 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel I...

Page 57: ...What display settings should I choose OK Cancel Apply 2 You must selectApply before making additional changes 3 4 3 Change the apprearance of your displays Control Panel All Control Panel Items Displa...

Page 58: ...ed up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press Esc to return to the Chipset Menu page Main Advanced Chip...

Page 59: ...et M I B III Boot Security Exit Change Opt Enter Dbl Click Select Select Screen Click Select Item F1 General Help F2 Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Enable Disab...

Page 60: ...on Spread Spectrum Enabled Genuine Intel R CPU 0000 2 50GHz Processor Speed 2800 MHz Memory Frequency 1333 MHz Total Memory 2048MB DDR3 Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit CPU Ratio 25...

Page 61: ...ows you to enable or disable the package TDP lock Long Duration Power Limit Override Maximum Intel R Turbo Boost Technology will use this power limit during the long duration power limit time window P...

Page 62: ...Previous Values F3 OptimizedDefaults F4 Save Exit ESC Right Click Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics Core Ratio Limit 16 Graphics Core Ratio Limit 16 This item allow...

Page 63: ...roll to this item to view the following screen MemoryInformation Memory RC Version 1 3 0 0 Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 Memory Profiles Automatic Memory Frequency 1333 Timing De...

Page 64: ...ESC Right Click Exit tCCD 4 Auto tWPRE 1 Auto tRPRE 1 Auto tRDRD 6 Auto tRDRD_dr 6 Auto tRDRD_dd 6 Auto tRDPDEN 14 Auto CMD_3st 1 Auto tWRRD 18 Auto tWRRD_dr 5 Auto tWRRD_dd 5 Auto tWRWR 4 Auto tWRWR_...

Page 65: ...allows you to enable or disable the memory remap above 4G Memory Thermal Management Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the memory thermal management DDR PowerDown and Idle counter BIOS...

Page 66: ...0 Offset Prefix SVID Control Enable Enabled SVID Override Voltage Target mV 0 FIVR Faults Enable Enabled FIVR Efficiency Enable Enabled GTAdaptive Voltage Target mV 0 GT Voltage Mode Adaptive GT Volta...

Page 67: ...to 998mV Offset Prefix This item allows you to select the offset value as positive or negative SVID Control Enable Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the SVID control If this function...

Page 68: ...ed in your computer Processor Speed 2800 MHz This item shows the CPU speed Memory Frequency 1333 MHz This item shows the memory frequency Total Memory 2048 MB DDR3 This item shows the total memory Spr...

Page 69: ...State On This item enables you to select NumLock state Quiet Boot Enabled This item enables or disables quiet boot Boot mode select LEGACY Use this item to select boot mode Set Boot Priority This item...

Page 70: ...to control the secure boot flow it is possible only if system runs in User Mode Platform Mode Setup This item allows you to set the platform mode Main Advanced Chipset M I B III Boot Security Exit Ch...

Page 71: ...without saving the changes Exit Menu Save Changes and Exit This item enables you to exitt the system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset system setup...

Page 72: ...ootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to...

Page 73: ...for all software and drivers available on the disk Open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Click Exit button to close the Auto Setup window Browse CD Click the Setup button to...

Page 74: ...l the items 4 Click Next to run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm comman...

Page 75: ...Software Intelligent EZ Utility ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O S which makes your computing more easily and conveniently If the driver you want to install doe...

Page 76: ...assle by listing all the latest drivers online Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers eSF eSF Smart Fan utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in...

Page 77: ...ake sure that your graphics card driver supports the AMD CrossFireXTM technology Download the latest driver from the AMD website www amd com 4 Make sure that your power supply unit PSU can provide at...

Page 78: ...R MANUAL Chapter 5 The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box To enable CrossFireXTM Install AMD graphic card driver Enter the Catalyst Control Center Dialog Box check the Enable CrossFireXTM item Click...

Page 79: ...connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circ...

Page 80: ...place a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remov...

Page 81: ...r p t o n y r o m e m M M I D e r u l i a f y r o m e m r o d e t r e s n i s p e e b t r o h s 8 d n a p e e b g n o l 1 f I d e t c e t e d t o n A G V s e Y s e Y n e e r c s T S O P t a t l a H s...

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